Bill Straub: It’s now clear that the once-great, once-proud Courier-Journal has lost its way
WASHINGTON – Be forewarned. As Margo Channing once advised, “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.’’ So…
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Constance Alexander: What happens when a woman is old, alone, has no money for butter?
Years ago, a friend gave me a framed version of a poem that begins like this: “When I am old…
Rep. Mike Denham: Sales tax, wage, drug
and protection bills passed along to Senate
Like most of the state, the Kentucky House of Representatives saw its schedule put on ice last week because of…
No More Bullying: Suicide, second leading cause of Kentuckian deaths, is preventable
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on the NKyTribune. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune Does bullying…
Hal Goode: KAED commends House for passing LIFT, giving local communities more control
Recently, the Kentucky House of Representatives took a big step forward in allowing local communities more control over their own…
Don Then: She was admirably ambidextrous and seriously stupid, driving, texting, applying makeup
I don’t know about you but I’ve see some wacky things as I am out and about, driving the roads…
Col Owens: Do we want to invest in our own well-being? It’s time to re-think bridge tolls
I write to offer some thoughts about the tolls issue. Let me first state that I am writing this as…
Rick Robinson: In defense of his close personal friend, Bryan Williams; yes, Bryan, you know the one
Over the past several weeks or so, one of America’s legendary media stalwarts has come under unfair attack for minor…
Bill Straub: Sending out condolences to Hal Rogers, holder of the worst job in Washington
WASHINGTON – It’s long past time to extend condolences to U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, who holds perhaps the worst job…
Phyllis Sparks: Site Based Decision-Making Councils are wrong for Kentucky schools
“…there are limits on a board’s authority and we are not permitted to usurp the authority of site based councils.”…
Rep. Mike Denham: Bills tackling dating violence, drugs, voting rights, more making progress
FRANKFORT – With an eye on the dwindling days left in this year’s legislative session, the Kentucky House moved virtually…
Helen Carroll: Time for vacation — or at least time to plan one; and my friends are thinking that way too
“I want the exact opposite of my normally hectic work schedule . . .” When I was little girl and…
Tom Block: ‘Herding cats’ role falls to Sen. McConnell as Congress deals with Obama budget
Former Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, describing his job as leader of the Senate Republicans labeled the task as “herding cats”…
Jon Larson: Too angry to keep silent over injustice to veteran James Kidd — and to all citizens
I am so angry that I cannot be silent. On February 8, 2014, the “Courier-Journal” reported that in 2011, Lee…
Mike Farrell: Fabrication is an unforgivable sin in journalism, which must stand for both trust and truth
Public life has more than its fair share of people who exaggerate, “misremember,” deny and distort the truth. Some of…
Commentary: Telecommunications reform is vital to job creation now and in the future
By Robert L. Quick Special to NKyTribune On behalf of our more than 1,700 members, Commerce Lexington Inc. recognizes…
Commentary: Prescription drug abuse can be stopped by family, legislators, manufacturers
By Steve Pasierb Special to NKyTribune We get the calls every day. Parents, siblings, grandparents and friends are reaching out…
Jeff Rubin: Older adults are a vital asset in Kentucky; how can we create ‘age friendly’ communities?
The impact of aging is being felt by more and more communities across Kentucky, as it is across the nation….
Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul: Right to Work is really about worker freedom
Union membership may be in decline across America, but here in the Bluegrass State unions still have the power to…
Bill Straub: Congress’ back-and-forth once again clouding crucial debate on immigration
WASHINGTON – For years now Congress has been operating in a manner that closely resembles the old joke first voiced…
Lewis Donohew: Fox News’ views on the Brian Williams saga are hypocritical at best
Brian Williams’ story that he had been on a helicopter forced down by hostile fire in Iraq (for which he…
No More Bullying: Bullies develop their behaviors at home, school, in community
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune What makes a…