Constance Alexander: Bobbie Ann Mason’s ‘Dear Ann’ dips into history and re-imagines herstory
Bobbie Ann Mason’s newest work of fiction, “Dear Ann,” is a magical mystery tour that moves between past and present,…
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Warren Greer: Kentucky’s Lincoln Trail highlights freedom, equality, and democracy
“I can stand this,” said Black Kentuckian and former slave, Elijah Marrs, as he performed military drills in Louisville in…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s perspective on the news of the week — bold strokes, full color, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay,…
Aaron Thompson: The time is now for Kentucky to make higher education a priority for all students
In his famous 1961 “moon shot” speech, President John F. Kennedy told Congress, “Now it is time to take longer…
Bill Straub: Despite tired ‘guns-don’t-kill’ and ‘good-guys-with-guns’ narratives, guns remain the problem
Anyone who has ever watched an old episode of “The Untouchables” or the Coen Brothers’ “Miller’s Crossing” (highly recommended) is…
Commentary: Lawmakers must embrace benefits digital marketplace provides small businesses
By Leigh Ann Lambert and Shellie Hallock Special to NKyTribune No one has time for basic cheese and bad wine….
Jim Waters: The best practices for a better Kentucky? Managing debt
While significant improvements have been made to Kentucky’s financial condition – including meaningful reforms to its public pension systems –…
Constance Alexander: Recent violent events highlight need to reassess community mental health resources
Mental Health Awareness Month has come and gone, but violent events of the past few weeks have left many of…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the news of the week — in full color, broad strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Sen. John Schickel: Congratulating CVG on 75 years of operation and service to the NKY community
I have a long history with our airport. As a little boy growing up on a farm in Loveland, Ohio,…
Bill Straub: If battle is between two monsters, King Kong and Godzilla, are you for McConnell or Paul?
It’s the eternal question: Who do you cheer for when King Kong battles Godzilla? They’re both monsters, after all, leaving…
Al Cross: On guns, McConnell is rational, but his operative word is risk
When President Biden said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was one of the “rational Republicans” who recognize “they can’t continue…
Kim Moser: What is Kentucky doing about the infant formula shortage? We cannot let children suffer
Kentucky families are going day to day not knowing if the formula they need for their infant will be available….
Bill Cunningham: As our law enforcement officers are unjustifiably demonized, grief is replaced by anger
I’m only now able to write about the shooting death of Calloway Deputy Sheriff Jody Cash on May 16, in…
Constance Alexander: Even a fourth grader can see continued inaction on guns doesn’t make sense
Ten years old. The year I mastered Double Dutch and long division. I remember it well. My best friends were…
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…
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.,…