Opinion – Constance Alexander: When it comes to Kentucky’s legislative session, the boys will be boys
With the legislature currently in session, testosterone flows freely in Frankfort as the Republican super-majority flexes its manly muscles. When…
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Opinion – Constance Alexander: McElmurray names God in twelve ways, invites readers to add their own
In her newest book, “I Could Name God in Twelve Ways,” writer Karen Salyer McElmurray invites readers to accompany her…
Newly-naturalized citizen Reika Ebert embraces participation in Democracy as some opt out
By Constance Alexander Special to NKyTribune Number 12 on the list of civics questions for the test to become a…
Opinion – Constance Alexander: Reimagining industrial disaster in Appalachia’s Hawk’s Nest Tunnel
Instead of turning away, the photojournalist is in the moment, following the action to capture iconic scenes that tell a…
Opinion – Constance Alexander: Dorian Hairston’s story of Josh Gibson delivers literary grand slam
Dorian Hairston’s poems in “Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow” should be required reading for everyone, especially those who…
National Poetry Month: Rahul Mehta’s ‘Feeding the Ghosts’ is food for the poetry lover’s soul
By Constance Alexander NKyTribune contributor Until Rahul Mehta’s “Feeding the Ghosts,” I – a night owl – clung to a…
Opinion – Constance Alexander: Willie Carver Jr.’s book ‘Gay Poems for Red States’ is a must read
No matter how hard the viewer strains to see the shadowy face obscured by the words, “Gay Poems for Red…
Opinion – Constance Alexander: Welcoming the new year, and the beginning of life’s next chapter
In 1988, Walt Apperson, then publisher of the Murray Ledger & Times, called me to set up a meeting. He…
Constance Alexander: Move from New Jersey to Kentucky 36 years ago delivers life’s happiest years
Since I moved from central New Jersey to Murray, I have been asked how I like it here and if…
Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: Arts for All Kentucky head settles in to new location and ‘best job ever’
Vibrant with colors, shapes, and textures, the home office of Arts for All Kentucky is still settling into its new…
Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: Holiday greetings summon ghosts of Christmases past and present
When I was growing up, twice-a-day mail delivery started the first of December. By the time we got home from…
Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: Survivors pressed on and have risen from the rubble in post-tornado Mayfield
In less than two years, Jana Duffy has gone from downtown boutique owner to boudoir photographer, almost without pause. “I…
Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: Reflecting on Presidential lessons learned, both past and present
A sweet burst of sweater weather in late November meant that we were allowed to leave the lunchroom to walk…
Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: University Press of Kentucky offers ‘flood’ of great books for holiday gifts
In Iceland, they are gearing up for Jólabókaflóð, literally a flood of books intrinsic to holiday celebrations. After the presents…
Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: Politically open-minded and still (after 35 years) getting used to KY
When I moved to Kentucky thirty-five years ago, my first official act was to get a library card. Second was…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating the ‘Big stories from the small places we call home’
“Flyover country” is the dismissive description some big city folks use to describe rural America. Ariel Lavery disagrees. As host…
Constance Alexander: From concert halls to football fields, tubas are big brass in the music world
Rodney Dangerfield of brass instruments, the tuba does not always get the respect it deserves. So when a tumult of…
Constance Alexander: In search of relevant news? Lantern, Tribune, Chronicle & Sentinel light the way
The time and effort it takes to stay up-to-date on news of the state of Kentucky is best conveyed in…
Constance Alexander: From books, children learn what parents (and others) don’t want to talk about
I was twelve when my mother left a pamphlet titled, “Now You are Ten” on my pillow. Fortunately, my older…
Constance Alexander: National Newspaper Week heralds emerging resource for Murray community
In the age of information, there is no dearth of news. Good or bad, we are bombarded from all directions….
Constance Alexander: Suicide is a timeless topic with a sad history and one that remains stigmatized
The telegram from Cincinnati said, “Come at once. Fannie is dead.” With just six words, the Helm family of Junction…
Constance Alexander: Vibrant arts experiences a testament to impact of arts on greater community
Lovett Auditorium levitated on Thursday night, capping off a week of vibrant arts experiences at Murray State University. The extravaganza…