Benjy Hamm: New director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues ponders new role
The media world has changed significantly since Al Cross began serving as the first director of the Institute for Rural…
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Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of week’s news — mortgage rates, Maui, indictments, newspapers
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Annie E. Casey Foundation: Social media’s concerning impact on teens’ mental health
The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Social Media and Youth Mental Health advisory outlines the latest scientific evidence regarding social media’s effects on youth mental…
Bill Straub: Even though he has nothing, Comer keeps on keeping on about Hunter Biden and father
For reasons we needn’t dwell on here, it’s obvious that Tail-Gunner Jamie Comer isn’t naturally suited to fill the role…
Tom Louderback: Wide gulf exists, better listening would help — Kentuckians, Quakers and abortion rights
Reading the news stories about the anniversary of Kentucky’s abortion ban calls to mind, for many of us, the wide…
Amye Bensenhaver: Only grade for legislature, its supermajority, Daniel Cameron is ‘F’ on open records
Which of the following is true of the General Assembly and its supermajority? A. it excluded itself and it’s administrative…
Constance Alexander: Being prepared begins with readiness and requires resilience
Rude awakening Saturday morning: The whine of sirens wrestles me out of sweet dreams and into the stark reality of…
Dr. Scottie Day: It’s unacceptable that KY ranks 40th in children’s overall well-being; we must do better
A recent report by 2023 Kids Count Data Book studied how economic well-being, education, health and family support impacts a child’s overall…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of week’s news — back-to-school, Maui, gas prices, Trump himself(s)
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Bill Straub: Time marches on for everyone; has it finally passed Mitch McConnell by — after 38 years?
Could it be that after 16 years as the Senate Republican boss man Mitch McConnell is losing his fastball? Time…
Al Cross: The race for governor; will culture trump politics again?
The first faceoff of the candidates for governor, at last Saturday’s Fancy Farm Picnic, brought the race into clearer focus….
Nolan Nicaise: A statement on the ‘why’ of his resignation from Covington City Commission
I have decided to resign from my office on the Board of Commissioners of Covington, Kentucky. I ran for the…
Jamie Ruehl: Which war should we be fighting?
I spent 29 days in Thailand during the Spring of 2002. The Royal Thai Army hosted my Battalion for joint…
Constance Alexander: Historical marker placed in honor of Murray’s Douglass schools community
Driving rain, threats of flash floods, booming thunder, and fierce lightning pounded Murray through the night on Thursday and into…
Jim Waters: Mountain of evidence confirms denying parental choice wrong song for Kentucky
It’s music to my ears hearing legislative leaders reiterate with unwavering conviction that bringing school choice to Kentucky remains a…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news of week — Girls of summer, ticks, old Senators, Trump indictment
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Jason Belcher: Democracy on trial; why Trump’s indictment can renew commitment to rule of law
Once in a lifetime traumatic events have been occurring so often lately we’re all starting to get disaster fatigue. In…
Bill Straub: As Republicans work to protect the ‘flim-flam man,’ they expose their own ‘dirty-dealing’
Folks who have been around awhile – awhile, in this case, being almost 60 years – may recall a film…
Joe Anthony: Can we possibly relearn how to trust?
Respect for authority is not a popular idea in our world. Our own experience quite often trumps anything we’re read….
Ryan Quarles: All Kentuckians invited to experience the best of our state at 119th Kentucky State Fair
I’m excited to once again be able to join Kentucky residents for the Kentucky State Fair, Aug. 17-27 at the…
Judy Clabes: A cautionary tale about ‘Every Student,’ Kinna, and pain and anguish caused by a ‘teacher’
Her name is Kinna and this is her story. I am giving Kinna, a rising freshman at a new school…
Constance Alexander: Check from governor launches Murray Art Guild transition, lauds non-profits
When Governor Andy Beshear showed up at MSU’s Wrather Auditorium recently, the most enthusiastic members of the crowd represented local…