Corey Shapiro: Unmasking is a real risk when schools fail to implement masking policies
The Kentucky General Assembly recently passed a law that cancels emergency regulation 702 KAR 1:195E, which required all individuals, including…
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Jim Vogt: Over 100 Kentucky faith leaders support carbon pricing to curb climate change
As the proposed reconciliation package is debated by Democrats in Congress, those of us concerned about climate change hope that…
Constance Alexander: Unique coffin sculpture exhibit pieces together the Davis family puzzle
Stories of tragedy were hushed up in the Davis family. Roy B. Davis, Jr. heard them in whispered fragments from…
Billy Reed: Lifting a cup in memory and salute to people along life’s path, like Rick Bailey, David Hawpe
I was sitting at home the other night, trying to figure out how to use a new iPhone I had…
Olivia Weeks: Alan Maimon talks about ‘Twilight in Hazard’ and his continuing interest in the region
Alan Maimon spent five years writing about Eastern Kentucky for the Louisville Courier-Journal’s now defunct Hazard Bureau. In 2000, he…
Bill Straub: We cannot default on our obligations; McConnell is leading country to brink of disaster
It may seem that writing and, thus, reading about the federal debt limit would be about as interesting as pondering…
Al Cross: Questioning authority has become too much of a good thing, and it’s killing people
“It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.” – Benjamin Franklin Franklin may have said it first,…
Commentary: Increased suicide awareness, mental health efforts needed to support Kentucky farmers
By Janie Heath, Julie Marfell, Jennifer Hunter and Paul Norrod Special to NKyTribune Suicide is the 11th leading cause of…
Constance Alexander: Recovery easier said than done when the burden of proof is on the victim
In eighth grade, Sister Coralita told us we were never to sit on a boy’s lap unless the Manhattan phone…
Billy Reed: Moneyball, moneyball, moneyball — let’s play ball; we can watch and wonder as players collect
When Kentucky begins playing basketball this season, it will be difficult for me to keep from wondering just how much…
Richard Nelson: CPC’s Christianity and Culture Conference casts new vision for cultural engagement
I was reminded of an important truth the other day at a conference comprised of pastors, political leaders, and Christians…
Terry Brooks: Progress made for Ky’s kids during special session, but lingering considerations remain
Last week’s special session entered our minds and news feeds as quickly as it has now disappeared. Alongside the Beshear…
Bill Straub: Supreme Court Justice Barrett proclaims the court is ‘not a bunch of partisan hacks’; really?
If Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was sincerely trying to convince one and all that the nation’s highest tribunal…
Commentary: Another lesson learned from the pandemic? More workforce housing is a necessity
By Anthony D. Elmore, Michael B. Gross, Mike A. Hynes and Tammy J. Stansbury Special to NKyTribune No one will…
Edward Pavlik: September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; early detection is the key
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any of the other gynecological…
Constance Alexander: More than chocolate and wine, book clubs dive into reading that informs, inspires
In spite of the stereotypes, women getting together to talk about books involves a whole lot more than chick-lit, chocolate,…
Letters to the Editor: Hetzel supports public health, Centre alum takes issue with Reed column
Public health crisis Shameless, just shameless – the Republican Party of the United States, particularly when it comes to public…
Brian Garner: Why I support a mask mandate for schools; we must ensure the safety of our children
Why I support the mask mandate in schools: I’ve lived in Northern Kentucky since I was 3-years-old. I love this…
Art Maglinger: Personal responsibility needed in our jails, and our boardrooms, to beat opioid epidemic
When an inmate is brought into our jail, the process of taking personal responsibility for actions begins. First, the accused/convicted…
Bill Straub: Kentucky legislature’s half-baked attempt to address COVID-19 puts the state’s children at risk
It would be a laugh riot if it weren’t so tragic. The Kentucky General Assembly’s half-baked attempt to address the…
Al Cross: Voting with their faces and making deadly decisions; the real issue is lack of political courage
When I was covering Kentucky politics for a living, I started a file folder labeled “Gutless Wonders.” It was about…
Baillie McCane: Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder and when you should seek help
Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop when a person experiences a shocking, scary or dangerous event. These events can include violent…