Affrilachian Poets reject Gov. Matt Bevin’s 2016 Awards in the Arts; here’s the announcement why
The Affrilachian Poets released this announcement explaining their rejection of the Governor’s Awards in the Arts: The Affrilachian Poets have…
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Billy Reed: Our U.S. athletes represent the best of us; Trump, politicians are on the opposite side
This veteran TV watcher – I go back to the days when Milton Berle was king of the black-and-white tube…
Commentary: Don’t get too excited about KY’s high school graduation rates for low income students
Jim Waters The Bluegrass Institute for the NKyTribune Even as some cheer about a recent Johns Hopkins University report that…
Bill Straub: McConnell doesn’t even have the good sense to be embarrassed by his uncouth behavior
WASHINGTON – After 35 years of stonewalling legislation and plotting like Iago to move up the congressional food chain, Senate…
Mike Denham: Narrow gap in graduation rates among high, low income families good news for state
Kentucky received some welcome news last month when a national study found that no state had a smaller gap when…
Fancy Farm M.C. Scott Jennings: His remarks introducing Kentucky’s long-time political ritual
Text of Scott Jennings introduction to Fancy Farm program: Thank you Mark and Father Venters, and welcome, everyone to the…
Commentary: Social media was wrong and outrage unjustified — that prisoner was indeed wearing pants
By Brad Boyd Kentucky Jailers Association It is often good practice to take a deep breath and examine all the…
Commentary: On your back-to-school checklist — immunizations, and for college students too
By Tracy Kielman Kentucky Immunization Coalition Summer vacation is winding down, and soon students across Kentucky will be heading back…
Bill Straub: McConnell, other GOP leaders appear to be stuck with Trump … no matter what
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is learning that you can’t be just a little bit pregnant. Touring the…
Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers renews call for moratorium on death penalty cases
The Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL) again urges suspension of the death penalty until the serious deficiencies with…
Mike Denham: As population ages, it’s important to make sure our older citizens are protected
It’s still a while down the road, but the year 2033 will be a pivotal one for our country, because…
Brent Cooper: Regional economy driven by CVG success, and can soar as flight service grows, thrives
Whether they know it or not, every business is impacted by the cost of flights at the airport. Local businesses…
Billy Reed: With 2016 Olympic Games at hand, it’s not just about sports and competition anymore
I’m looking forward to the basketball competition at this year’s Olympic Games, which will be held Aug. 5-21 in Rio…
Tom Block: Roger Ailes, Fox News Channel changed the landscape of American political reporting
In my political endeavors, one campaign I worked on was a 1980 Senate race and the media adviser was Roger…
Bill Straub: The hits just keep coming for Massie as he continues to add to his legend
Columnists, for various reasons, hold some empathy for Michael Corleone, recognizing what he meant in “Godfather III’’ when he said,…
Constance Alexander: Public perceptions shape attitudes about people with a disability
“It was as if my IQ had dropped. Some people suggested that I should retire.” As Peggy Pittman-Munke described reactions…
Jeff Rubin: For a livable community, affordable housing issues demand creative thinking and action
Some 40 million American households are paying more than a third of their incomes on rent, according to a recent…
Col Owens: Kentucky should keep the Medicaid expansion as it is; say no to KyHealth alternative
I am a recently retired Senior Attorney from the Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio. During my career I concentrated…
Bill Straub: Bevin’s claim of ignorance over removal of Jane Beshear’s name from center has hollow ring
It’s becoming increasingly easy to imagine Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin – sans beard — assuming the role of the late…
Commentary: #KeepKYCovered coalition speaks out about risks to well-being of KYHealth proposal
Governor Bevin’s proposed Medicaid waiver (Kentucky HEALTH) includes a number of harmful changes that will impact the health and economic…
Stephen Pruitt: Courage is required as Kentucky works to implement Every Student Succeeds Act
Courage, a simple word. Nearly everyone knows how to define it. Many statements exemplify it. It takes courage to rush…
Dennis Keene: Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonel part of Commonwealth’s history and heritage
The Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonel is one of the Commonwealth’s proudest traditions. Dating back to 1813, Kentucky Colonel…