Campbell County native turns her talents to ‘sit down’ comedy, defying muscular distrophy
This story will appear in Steve Flairty’s new book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes #4, to be released in 2015. By Steve…
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UK Greats: Covington’s Dicky Beal is hometown success story
By Feoshia H. Davis KyForward correspondent Dicky Beal, a University of Kentucky basketball standout, remains a Covington hometown success story…
Newport native earns distinction as top cop in Lexington, and a distinguished Ky woman
By Steve Flairy KyForward.com columnist This story appears in Steve’s Everyday Heroes #3, published in 2013 One might imagine police…
Northern Kentucky Education Council adds nine new members to its board
The Northern Kentucky Education Council has appointed nine new members to its board of directors. The move is intended to…
It’s the close community environment that drew sophomore Olivia Adkins to Northern
By Tom Ramstetter Special to KyForward Olivia Adkins saw something special at Northern Kentucky University. “You really feel like a…
Kenton County Public Library ‘stacks up’ with Southeast’s best, says Journal
For the second year in a row, the Kenton County Public Library has received four stars out of five and…
Two of three Ashland 2015 Teachers of the Year are from Northern Kentucky schools
The Kentucky middle school and high school teachers of the year are Northern Kentuckians. Faye Smith, a mathematics teacher at…
CVG makes Thanks Again mileage rewards better with new shopping, dining perks
The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has enhanced its Thanks Again mileage rewards program. In addition to earning airline miles…
Rep. Mike Denham: Diverse manufacturing profile means Kentucky has loads to offer
In recent days, the state’s Cabinet for Economic Development has been highlighting an industry that can be summed up in…
Everyday Heroes: Teacher Della Jones’ dedication, diligence left lasting legacy
This story is reprinted from Steve Flairty’s 2008 book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes. Della Jones died in 2009 at age 106….
Ritte’s East in Latonia accepted by National Parks as listing on national historic register
Efforts to stabilize the housing market in Latonia continue to gain momentum with the successful nomination of the Ritte’s East…
Kentucky boasts 31 companies on Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms in 2014
Kentucky has 31 companies that made the 2014 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America with Florence-based…
One-third of people with early heart attack ‘don’t make it’ to hospital; know the signs
By Shelly Whitehead Special to KyForward Jerry Sigl is a likable fellow with a quick, self-effacing sense of humor. And,…
Historic books and materials from Children’s Home find own home at Kenton Co. library
For decades, a collection of books and other historical records dating back to the late 19th century and early 20th…
Belterra Park’s inaugural season honors past, keeps focus on the future as hybrid ‘racino’
By Liane Crossley KyForward correspondent In some ways, nothing has changed at Cincinnati’s Thoroughbred racetrack. In other ways, everything has…
Judy Clabes: Ky. native Bill Sanders, olive oil ‘evangelist,’ builds First Fresh label on quality
At first glance you might think Bill Sanders just couldn’t figure out what he wanted to be when he grew…
Judy Clabes: Kevin Murphy survives cancer he didn’t have, bares soul to help victims
By all appearances, Kevin Murphy is the consummate tough guy. From a family of New York City union truck drivers…
Pamela Brown – baby in Governor’s Mansion – is now a CNN national news correspondent
If you tune in to CNN these days and spot behind a microphone a lovely, fresh-faced young news correspondent who…
When illness left her homebound, professor discovered ‘second frontier’ in teaching
Rebecca Bailey found herself at a crossroads in 2008. Battling an autoimmune disorder, her body was fighting itself, and it…
Covington elementary social studies teacher named teacher of year by Kentucky council
Tiffany Gruen, a teacher at John G. Carlisle Elementary School, has been selected as the Elementary Social Studies Teacher of…
‘It’s Live on Saturday Night’: Emmy-winning NKU graduate reflects on her SNL success
By Cara Hannah Sullivan Special to KyForward Editor’s note: How many Kentuckians watching the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards a few…
R.C. Durr was legend in his own time; now his legacy lives on through foundation’s work
Robert Charles Durr – best known to his friends as “R.C.” – was a local legend in his own time….