Constance Alexander: Our town makes space for those taking steps toward sober living
According to Holly Cherry, Transitional Living Director of Neartown, Inc. “Murray can be a little ‘boojie’” at times. What she…
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Jamie Lucke: Here’s hoping teachers will take the lead in changing how we teach reading in Kentucky
I get why teachers in Kentucky are suspicious of almost anything coming out of the GOP-controlled legislature. Republicans earned that…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s views of top news of the week — in broad strokes, full color, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay…
Commentary: Kentucky needs more affordable housing to spur economic growth, create jobs
By Natalie Harris, Adrienne Bush, Tiffany Marthaler and Anthony P. Curtis Homeless and Housing Coalition By the end of this…
Bill Straub: Comer achieves the seemingly impossible with latest spate of nonsense
From the Giving the Devil His Due Department, Rep. Jamie Comer is miraculously achieving something that anyone with the least,…
Al Cross: Christmas gifts for Kentucky’s political elite
Before we renew this space’s 41-year tradition of imaginary but fitting Christmas gifts for Kentucky political figures, here’s a plea…
Candace McGraw: After several difficult years, CVG emerges to lead regional economic rebound
Over the last several years, we have collectively experienced unimaginable change brought on by the pandemic. All industries were impacted…
Constance Alexander: Following devastating tornado, entrepreneur gets down to business… again
When a tornado tore through Mayfield last December 10, the world turned upside down for Jana Duffy, owner of the…
Chris McDaniel: Remembering the reason for the season — spreading joy and kindness to all
Another Christmas is upon us, and I extend warm wishes and sincere hope that you and your loved ones are…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the week in the news — Christmas, crypto, fusion, the elf, immigrants
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay…
Mark Guilfoyle: It’s time for legislators to put a stop to illegal ‘gray machine’ gambling in Kentucky
If an illegal business that could harm our children and families came into our community, we’d expect local authorities to…
Bill Straub: As it turns out, an ‘old crow’ can indeed learn new tricks, so McConnell-Trump game is afoot
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is proving that even an “old, broken-down crow” can learn new tricks. Actually, in this…
John Schickel: My favorite time of the year — and a time for local activities and local shopping
Christmas time in Boone County is my favorite time of year. This is the perfect time to patronize our many…
Sara Massey: A path for clear, balanced beverage options so your lifestyle choice is yours
Beverage aisles at the grocery store look a lot different now than how they did when I was little. Alongside…
Constance Alexander: For kinless seniors, preparing for the inevitable effects of aging is an important step
“Tears and loss and broken dreams May find your heart at dusk.” – Carl Sandburg When my Uncle Jim used to…
Daniel Cameron: ESG hurts Kentucky’s economy and our teachers, firefighters, and police officers
Kentucky is an energy state. We benefit from the competitive advantage that comes with having abundant fossil fuels and using…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the news of the week — witty, poignant, and to the point
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
John Schickel: This holiday season, let us not forget small businesses, the backbone of our local economy
With all the attention given to big businesses like Amazon, Wayfair, Bosch, and Toyota — all of whom have major…
Bill Straub: Jamie Comer, the facinating Rubber Man, is turning into a MAGA hero before our very eyes
It has become easy to view Rep. James Comer as the political equivalent of an especially painful hemorrhoid – he…
Al Cross: Beshear became popular from pandemic work, but it won’t sustain him in bid for reelection
When Gov. Andy Beshear was sworn in three years ago Saturday, he was a fluke, elected by just 5,136 votes…
Michael Adams: We must invest in civics to inform and reengage an increasingly isolated america
For many Americans, the first image that comes to mind when they hear the term “civics” is not the White…
Constance Alexander: Mayfield gallery, art guild thrive through community’s generosity
In the downtown historic district of Mayfield, the streets were quiet. In exactly two weeks it would be Christmas Eve,…