Constance Alexander: Move over McCartney, ‘American GIrl’ doll Kavi Sharma has arrived
When Mattel recently announced its 2023 Girl of the Year doll, at least two American “girls” in Murray – Marli…
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John Schickel: Open letter to Governor on NKY’s Campbell County Regional Juvenile Detention Center
The Honorable Andy Beshear Governor of Kentucky Dear Governor Beshear: On December 2, northern Kentucky law enforcement officials received a…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news this week — Hamlin, McCarthy, Pope and Barbara, a have-trick
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Jason Bailey: Regressive Kentucky laws are bringing back the bad old days for the Commonwealth
Addressing the long list of pressing modern challenges facing Kentucky requires a unified effort from all of us. How will…
Bill Straub: From calamity to farce, House speaker election highlights a GOP circus lead by the clowns
Isn’t it bliss? Don’t you approve? One who keeps tearing around One who can’t move Where are the clowns? Send…
Al Cross: Contrast was stark in U.S. Capitol Tuesday; McConnell enjoys milestone, chaos reigns in House
The contrast was stark in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. The east side was chaos, as the new, thin Republican…
Mike Tussey: Here it is another year and almost 25 in a Century (time flies) — ready for resolutions?
2023 is here, that in itself is scary, given the fact that the Century is almost in its 25TH year!…
Constance Alexander: Terena Bell compels readers to focus with latest work ‘Tell Me What You See’
When the eye doctor clicks back and forth between lenses and asks, “Is this better or worse or the same?”…
Kentucky Open Government Coalition’s final five of its Top Ten Open Government Stories for 2022
The Kentucky Open Government Coalition’s Top Ten Open Government Stories for 2022 begins with reports that underscore the fact, long…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of top news of the week — and a wish for a very Happy New Year
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Amye Bensenhaver: Open Government Coalition’s Top Five (of Ten) Government stories of 2022
In 2022, we were reminded of the critical role of the courts in securing the rights guaranteed under Kentucky’s open…
Bill Straub: The ‘new/improved’ McConnell –a softie? an obstructionist? a liberal? a team player? a jerk?
Could it be that the vaunted Grim Reaper is actually a softie – or (gasp) maybe even a liberal –…
Richard Nelson: Celebrating hope of Christmas season, knowing it’s a loved one’s last
Nothing brings into focus the questions of eternity like losing a close family member. I got the bad news of…
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…
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…