Kentucky by Heart: Recalling radio and television personality, and Kentucky native, Durward Kirby
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Hey, old-timers (like me). Do you remember the name “Durward Kirby”? Let me see if…
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Our Rich History: Dr. Charles Bensman, 10th president of Thomas More College and road to 1990s
By Dr. Raymond Hebert Thomas More University Part 27 of our series: “Retrospect and Vista II: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021”…
The River: Miscellaneous reflections of a life fully lived on the river — gathering rosebuds while I may
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Newport’s Costume Gallery is part of wardrobe design team for latest movie to film in Cincinnati
Costume Gallery at 638 Monmouth Street in Newport is part of the wardrobe Design Team for “Shirley,” the latest motion…
KHEAA money tip for students: Students encouraged to take advantage of these programs this tax season
Income tax filing season is approaching, and students may want to consider these tips from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance…
OKI develops innovative tool for environmental mitigation; Boone conservation district studies bats
A nationally acclaimed, innovative environmental mitigation tool developed by the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) is already having a…
Park Hills Tree Board sets goal of planting 1,382 trees (one per household) over the next two years
The Tree Board of Park Hills approved the goal of planting 1,382 trees (one per household) in Park Hills over…
Kentucky by Heart: Looking forward to covering new ground in ‘literary year’ full of great books and writing
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I always look forward to my upcoming “literary year,” which I define, simply, as what…
Our Rich History: Dr. Ron Mielech, its ‘heart and soul,’ and the Thomas More College Theatre program
By Dr. Raymond Hebert Thomas More University Part 26 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II” Thomas More College/University 1971-2021…
The River: A half-century of steamboat memories, all the experiences, really are just a ‘moment in time’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Former coach Tubby Smith honored at Rupp Arena with loud roar, banner; but ‘Cats win 92-48
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky honored one of its former coaches and then took care of business to close…
This weekend in Covington: Plenty to do and most of it involves bidding farewell to ’21 and welcoming ’22
City of Covington As one might imagine, there’s plenty to do this weekend in Covington and most of it involves…
NAMI NKY knows the poignant human stories behind mental illness — and offers programs to help
National Alliance on Mental Illness NKY If you had not lived it, you wouldn’t believe Norma’s story. She came to NAMI…
Woody Keown of National Underground Railroad Freedom Center reflects on life of Desmond Tutu
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center mourns the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. “Archbishop Tutu lived a life dedicated to…
Kentucky by Heart: Recent tornados in Western Kentucky bring out the best in our fellow Kyians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The rude December 10-11 intrusion of the ferocious weather damage visited upon the lives of…
Our Rich History: The Dr. Thomas A. Coffey years as president of Thomas More, 1982-1985
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Part 25 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021….
The River: There’s cold, colder and coldest — and there will always be days on a riverboat in ice
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
A Christmas story: Being Santa at age 17 for Palmer’s House of Toys in Hazard — and there was a little boy
By Dee Davis The Daily Yonder At 17 I was the Santa Claus for the Walkertown section of Hazard. Rick…
Kentucky native Dana Canady’s memoir, A Journal for Jordan, now a feature film released to movie theaters
By Meg Mills University of Kentucky Dana Canedy’s New York Times best-selling memoir A Journal for Jordan, has been adapted into…
Kentucky Smart on Crime announces legislative priorities for 2022 General Assembly session
Kentucky Smart on Crime, a coalition of 14 organizations dedicated to justice reforms in the Commonwealth, announced its 2022 agenda…
Stay safe on road this holiday season: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ continues through New Year’s
To keep Kentucky roadways as safe as possible through the holidays, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety…
Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard went from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa,’ the legend
Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering once again this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard,…