Chris McDaniel: Today, we remember and honor our fallen heroes
With the school year coming to an official end around Memorial Day, it has become the de facto start to…
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Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the news of the week in full color, broad brush strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Jason Glass: Reflections on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas; our responsibilities moving forward
Like many of you, I am heartbroken and angered over the tragedy that took place in Uvalde, Texas, on May…
Bill Straub: More ‘thoughts, prayers’ from ‘leaders’ who get NRA money, reiterating the value of children
It was the greatest of all Kentuckians, Lincoln, who is credited with saying, “Better to remain silent and be thought…
Leon Lamoreaux: The answer to Kentucky’s housing crisis is finding unique solutions, stable living options
Hopping from one couch to another with just a handful of clothes on his back, John longed for somewhere to…
Robin Osborne: I’ve had an abortion. I was 15 and pregnant and poor and desperate.
My name is Robin Osborne. I’ve had an abortion. It was February 14th 1973. I got on an airplane from…
Constance Alexander: Aspiring journalists chronicle Western Ky. tornado through ‘270 Stories’ project
December 10, 2021, was the last day of finals week at Murray State University in Western Kentucky. By 3 p.m.,…
Susanne Cetrulo: Visiting Gold Star Families memorial and being reminded of sacrifices made
I had the opportunity to be part of a ceremony for Gold Star Families at the newly unveiled memorial at…
Joe Heller: A cartoonists look at news events of the week in broad strokes, living color, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Letter to Editor: Jan Skavdahl says Frankfort swamp will be drained, and primary election is a start
To the Editor: Among the most cogent take-aways of the recently-concluded General Assembly’s legislative session is that, despite our nominal…
Bill Straub: What in tarnation is going on in NKY? Outlier is one thing, but total confrontational?
A friendly acquaintance, James Carville, who guided Wallace Wilkinson’s successful campaign for governor in 1987 before earning fame and fortune…
Al Cross: As primary voters move GOP farther right, will others follow?
Tuesday’s primary elections in Kentucky reflected increasing polarization of the two political parties. The Republican Party kept moving right, with…
Michael Gieske: Seeking equity for lung cancer research funding; KY has high morbidity rate
Lung Cancer remains the deadliest of the major cancers, killing more Americans than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined. Lung…
Constance Alexander: Art, business forge connections through SBDC workshop
Ask any individual or group how creativity affects their business, or how their business incorporates creativity, and then be prepared…
Amye Bensenhaver: As AG, Cameron is danger to public’s right to know, would be worse as Governor
While there is no Kentucky Attorney General who is — or was — deserving of consistently high grades for dispassionately…
Joe Heller: This week in the news from a cartoonist’s point of view, broad strokes, full color, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Commentary: Taking action to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars will save lives
By Janie Heath, Ellen Hahn, Audrey Darville and Lovoria Williams Special to NKyTribune The news of the U.S. Food and…
Bill Straub: Poor grifter McConnell, what will he do when the heat gets hot on the filibuster? Your guess
It’s no secret that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell would joyfully strike a Faustian bargain to regain his position as…
Al Cross: Book shows Mitch McConnell in the Trump crucible
As Congress was concluding the business of certifying a new president, a task violently interrupted by a mob provoked by…
Joel Thornbury: Amid record-high inflation, PBMs continue to force higher health care costs on Kyians
Between record-high inflation and increased gas prices, American families are feeling the financial strain at every turn. And sadly, it’s…
Constance Alexander: Workshop helps local artists find value of color in the study of still life painting
On a random Tuesday afternoon, stepping into Gallery 109 and Fairbanks Studio in Murray is a little like entering a…
Keith Taylor: Name, image and likeness rules are changing game in college sports and not for better
Let the bidding begin. It appears some college players and their agents – yes, agents – are beginning to treat…