Al Cross: It’s Newspaper Week, an opportunity reflect on journalism’s value to community, democracy
This is National Newspaper Week, and I’m afraid too many newspapers are just going through the motions. There’s never been…
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To defend against flu epidemic in KY: ‘Get the shot, consult your doc, stop the spread,’ campaign says
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Influenza killed 325 people in Kentucky last flu season, when only 40 percent of…
U.S. House sends bill ending Medicaid expansion to Senate; Thomas Massie votes against it
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The health-care bill passed Thursday by House Republicans would end the expansion of Medicaid…
Bill Straub: Bevin stiff-arming state’s media does disservice to public and pursuit of accountability
WASHINGTON – Ben Bradlee, who would go on to become the legendary editor of The Washington Post, once wrote a…
NKU Forum cafe series talk: Journalist Al Cross leading a discussion about the election results
Given the interest in understanding Election Day results, the Northern Kentucky University Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement will be…
Commentary: Generous legislative pension system makes issue of term limits worth consideration
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune Brent Yonts has dozens of plaid sportcoats. Most are pretty sharp; others not so…
Remembering distinguished editor John Carroll who died Sunday of rare neurological disorder at age 73
John S. Carroll, a widely admired newspaper editor who restored the reputation and credibility of The Los Angeles Times in…