Ryan Quarles: With crisis looming, Kentucky is situated to be home to resolving supply chain issues
As Kentuckians gather around their tables for the Thanksgiving holiday, many will share thanks and gratitude for the ability to…
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Bill Straub: Play with fire, get burned; Trump is making that clear when it comes to Mitch McConnell
It would be inaccurate to maintain that former President Donald J. Trump has finally gone off the rails — the…
Chris McDaniel: As the holiday season approaches, let us not overlook the significance of Veterans Day
The fall season has arrived in the Bluegrass, and families are beginning to turn their attention toward the Thanksgiving holiday….
Lu Young: Kentucky Education Summit provides clear path forward for education in Commonwealth
Editor’s Note: This was Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Chair Lu Young’s closing remarks at the 2021 Kentucky Education Summit,…
Sal Santoro: Let us set aside negativity surrounding politics and embrace the beauty of our community
More often than not, we hear about the negativity surrounding politics and government. We turn on our televisions and see…
Constance Alexander: Paducah poet Marissa Davis achieves literary notoriety; she’s just getting started
In July, when a stunning poem by Marissa Davis showed up on Rattle, I got emails from literary friends around…
Kathie Mancini: Here’s how Kentuckians can make the most out of their Medicare plan selection
The countdown has begun for the more than 60 million Americans – including the 900 thousand individuals in Kentucky –…
Heather Forman: As a mom of six, I know how important it is for everyone to feel included
It’s human nature to want to feel included. As we’re still near the beginning of the school year, it’s even…
Corey Shapiro: Unmasking is a real risk when schools fail to implement masking policies
The Kentucky General Assembly recently passed a law that cancels emergency regulation 702 KAR 1:195E, which required all individuals, including…
Commentary: Increased suicide awareness, mental health efforts needed to support Kentucky farmers
By Janie Heath, Julie Marfell, Jennifer Hunter and Paul Norrod Special to NKyTribune Suicide is the 11th leading cause of…
Commentary: Another lesson learned from the pandemic? More workforce housing is a necessity
By Anthony D. Elmore, Michael B. Gross, Mike A. Hynes and Tammy J. Stansbury Special to NKyTribune No one will…
Constance Alexander: More than chocolate and wine, book clubs dive into reading that informs, inspires
In spite of the stereotypes, women getting together to talk about books involves a whole lot more than chick-lit, chocolate,…
Letters to the Editor: Hetzel supports public health, Centre alum takes issue with Reed column
Public health crisis Shameless, just shameless – the Republican Party of the United States, particularly when it comes to public…
Art Maglinger: Personal responsibility needed in our jails, and our boardrooms, to beat opioid epidemic
When an inmate is brought into our jail, the process of taking personal responsibility for actions begins. First, the accused/convicted…
Jason Glass: Public school students’ drawings illustrate why teacher diversity matters in Kentucky
About a year ago, someone from the Kentucky Education Association reached out to our office and asked if we would…
Commentary: One-time funding must be used effectively to address Kentucky’s addiction crisis
By Tim Robinson, Nancy Hale and Beth Davisson Special to NKyTribune For the past 18 months and counting, Kentucky has…
Commentary: We’ve taken important first steps in climate fight, but every citizen must embrace change
By Stephen McClanahan and Teresa Werner Special to NKyTribune A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has…
Jeff Rubin: Discrimination facing our aging population affects everyone, not just old people
Who’s problem is it when it’s not my problem? I recently posed that question to a group of thought leaders…
Katherine Mueller: The housing crisis is very real for landlords too, but evictions are not the answer
There is no doubt that the last year and a half has been difficult for everyone, in every corner of…
Ashley Spaulding: Student debt relief still badly needed as college year begins in Kentucky
As another college year begins amidst a resurging pandemic, new Census data show those struggling the most with student debt…
Ashli Watts: Passage of bipartisan infrastructure package leaves Ky. poised for additional growth
The saying is true — if you build it, they will come. Just look at the recent census data showing…
Constance Alexander: Murray’s Douglass Reunion builds bridges between past, present and future
In past years, Murray’s Douglass High School Reunion attracted hundreds of attendees. The celebration usually kicked off Thursday night with…