Chris McDaniel: As the holiday season approaches, let us not overlook the significance of Veterans Day
The fall season has arrived in the Bluegrass, and families are beginning to turn their attention toward the Thanksgiving holiday….
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Damon Thayer: Digital connectivity is the fuel that drives Kentucky’s economic engine
Recently, I participated in a virtual forum with Kentucky business and technology leaders to discuss the importance of digital connectivity…
Constance Alexander: Wherever caregiving is necessary, support from hospice providers helps
“The day they said ‘hospice’ I called work and told them.” At the time, Kristy did not have much information…
Billy Reed: I learned some things from Breeders Cup I need to fix, but John Gaines’ vision is justified
The Breeders Cup showed me a few things I need to fix about myself and I will try to do…
Joe Heller: Cartoons in living color and broad strokes about important issues of the week
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Lu Young: Kentucky Education Summit provides clear path forward for education in Commonwealth
Editor’s Note: This was Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Chair Lu Young’s closing remarks at the 2021 Kentucky Education Summit,…
Bill Straub: Playing the cultural wedge to advantage, Republican Party has become White people’s party
It’s difficult, no, impossible, to extrapolate the results from this week’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey and determine how…
Al Cross: As most see democracy threatened, KY’s election chief says keep calm and listen
Millions of Americans went to the polls this week, no longer confident that their votes would be accurately counted, because…
Sal Santoro: Let us set aside negativity surrounding politics and embrace the beauty of our community
More often than not, we hear about the negativity surrounding politics and government. We turn on our televisions and see…
Constance Alexander: Paducah poet Marissa Davis achieves literary notoriety; she’s just getting started
In July, when a stunning poem by Marissa Davis showed up on Rattle, I got emails from literary friends around…
Judy Clabes: Join me for a leisurely cup of coffee, a nice chat — and a celebration of our community
I hope we can have an unrushed conversation over a nice cup of coffee (or tea, your choice) this Monday…
Billy Reed: Connection to family makes admiration for George Clooney all the more special
George Clooney may well be my favorite actor. He picks good roles and plays them well. But there’s also the…
Joe Heller: Cartoons in living color and broad strokes about top issues of the week
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Bill Straub: It’s Santa Claus for the wealthy and Grinch for the kids, if McConnell has his way
Former Congressman Barney Frank, an acerbic Massachusetts Democrat, once chided the anti-abortion crowd for believing that “life begins at conception…
Kathie Mancini: Here’s how Kentuckians can make the most out of their Medicare plan selection
The countdown has begun for the more than 60 million Americans – including the 900 thousand individuals in Kentucky –…
Ashley Spalding: To address mass incarceration, KY must end incentives to expand, crowd local jails
The U.S. incarcerates five times more people per capita than other wealthy countries. Yet, while some states are succeeding at…
Constance Alexander: There are no easy solutions in sight for the elderly and those who care for them
In Murray, Route 94 morphs into Main Street right around the university. Because it is a straight stretch of road,…
Commentary: Congressional, legislative redistricting affects all Kyians, make sure your voice is heard
By Fran Wagner and Dee Pregliasco Kentucky League of Women Voters Within the next few months, the General Assembly is…
Joe Heller: Cartoons worth more than a 1,000 words — and in full color
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Bill Straub: Dear, dear Abby, is it really OK to lie just because you want to? Thomas Massie says it is
Dear Abby sadly departed this mortal coil some years back now and no one has stepped up to provide our…
Ben Mudd: Kentucky pharmacists are on the frontlines of improving community health
Every day, pharmacists across the commonwealth step up to promote a healthy Kentucky. And that involves so much more than…
Billy Reed: I took a fall and fractured some ribs and it hurt like crazy — but worst, I missed deadline
In my long career in journalism, I’ve always taken pride in making my deadlines. My track record is pretty good….