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…
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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…
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: 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: 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: 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: 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…
Constance Alexander: Recently discovered images inspire a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence
Even with a smartphone, I seldom take pictures. I am a word person. My husband, an artist and outstanding photographer,…
Constance Alexander: Historical marker placed in honor of Murray’s Douglass schools community
Driving rain, threats of flash floods, booming thunder, and fierce lightning pounded Murray through the night on Thursday and into…
Constance Alexander: Margaret Trevathan, woman of many talents, honored at library dedication
Girl Scout leader, mentor, librarian, community leader, gourmet cook, gardener, guardian of the arts and literacy, wife, mother, grandmother, great…
Constance Alexander: Library’s grand re-opening inspires community celebration, tears of joy
There may be no crying in baseball but there were more than a few tears last week at the grand…
Constance Alexander: A Tale of Two Cities — feeling at home in native New Jersey and adopted Kentucky
Finally owning up to it: I am bi-coastal. My being is bifurcated between my old hometown in New Jersey and…
Constance Alexander: MSU students demonstrate skill, perseverance, and vision in group exhibit
The elevator door slides open. A gentle bell dings. From a distance, the space ahead resembles a cathedral with a…
Constance Alexander: NOW offers progressive candidates tips to navigate conservative districts
Marcus Flowers decided to run against Georgia incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene because of January 6, 2021. “Accountability was at the…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating the life and work of 20th-century artist and Mayfield native Ellis Wilson
Famed twentieth Century African American artist, Ellis Wilson, claimed to be glad to have grown up in Mayfield “as long…