Constance Alexander: First responders dealing with state’s recent disasters are ‘West Kentucky Strong’
By start time, the conference center at West Kentucky Dam Village was packed. The only seats left were in the…
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Constance Alexander: Technological failures and flops challenge users of all ages
I swipe my card. Nothing happens. The young man behind the counter says, “Try again.” Still nothing. Immediately I feel…
Constance Alexander: Governor’s Awards in the Arts ‘celebrate the talents of so many Kentuckians’
Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass dome as snippets of conversation echoed in the hallowed halls of the Capitol Rotunda in…
Constance Alexander: Move over McCartney, ‘American GIrl’ doll Kavi Sharma has arrived
When Mattel recently announced its 2023 Girl of the Year doll, at least two American “girls” in Murray – Marli…
Constance Alexander: Terena Bell compels readers to focus with latest work ‘Tell Me What You See’
When the eye doctor clicks back and forth between lenses and asks, “Is this better or worse or the same?”…
Constance Alexander: Our town makes space for those taking steps toward sober living
According to Holly Cherry, Transitional Living Director of Neartown, Inc. “Murray can be a little ‘boojie’” at times. What she…
Constance Alexander: Following devastating tornado, entrepreneur gets down to business… again
When a tornado tore through Mayfield last December 10, the world turned upside down for Jana Duffy, owner of the…
Constance Alexander: For kinless seniors, preparing for the inevitable effects of aging is an important step
“Tears and loss and broken dreams May find your heart at dusk.” – Carl Sandburg When my Uncle Jim used to…
Constance Alexander: Mayfield gallery, art guild thrive through community’s generosity
In the downtown historic district of Mayfield, the streets were quiet. In exactly two weeks it would be Christmas Eve,…
Constance Alexander: Murray bookstore offers stroll through ‘splendid garden’ of vintage, rare books
Used, vintage and rare, the books in Murray’s newest bookstore – Bolin Books – beckon visitors from near and far,…
Constance Alexander: Giving thanks to those who provide special care during National Hospice Month
A line from a familiar Thanksgiving song — “All is safely gathered in” — rings true, especially in November, National…
Constance Alexander: Calloway County bicentennial history book from a triumph for the community
At 448 pages, Calloway County’s bicentennial history book packs a hefty wallop. Weighing in at 5.2 pounds each, copies are…
Constance Alexander: Lessons learned from the last roses of the season as the cold winter looms
Like aging aristocrats down on their luck, the last roses huddle in the autumn twilight. Heads bowed, petals wilting, they…
Constance Alexander: Children’s book offers look at colorful life of artist, Mayfield native Ellis Wilson
As Mayfield rebuilds and reshapes its vision of the future after last December’s deadly tornado, the community can glean inspiration…
Constance Alexander: University Press of Kentucky opens the book on publishing how-tos
The sideways “open book” logo of the University Press of Kentucky suggests that UPK is unique among university publishers. As…
Constance Alexander: High school senior Ella Bryant launches unique themed student book club
My most outstanding accomplishments senior year in high school included having two dates for the same senior prom and writing…
Constance Alexander: ‘Bridgeable Shores’ exhibit showcases Filipino heritage of an American girl
There are so many shades of gray in artist Kerrie Pullen’s “Bridgeable Shores” – but so much energy in the…
Constance Alexander: The magic of theatre sparks an enduring passion for Kentucky native Jason Woods
Jason Woods remembers the single spark that ignited his lifelong passion. Born and raised in Murray, he was eight or…
Constance Alexander: For Linda Fay Clark’s 87 years and 3000+ babies, every one was the only one
“Whenever I give a talk — no matter what the subject — I always get around to my favorite topic.”…
Constance Alexander: Books can be banned, but the discussions they spawn will continue to live on
Reading may unite us, but there are an increasing number of folks who believe literature is dangerous and books should…
Constance Alexander: ‘Mohicans’ 30th inspires frontier expert musings on past and present
A celebrity in his own right, Ted Franklin Belue is recognized in faraway places. At home in Murray, he is…
Constance Alexander: High school English teachers — Do not go gentle into that good night
There used to be at least one in every high school, the unflinching English teacher who guided students out of…