Constance Alexander: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Hamlet: Nice girls come in last
As an exchange student at the University of Copenhagen, I spent orientation week with other American kids residing at the…
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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…
Constance Alexander: ‘Crowns’ musical a tip of the hat to strong, resilient African-American women
“Church was the only place slaves could congregate. Hats were a sign of status.” “A woman can flirt with a…
Constance Alexander: Dr. Alicestyne Turley sets the record straight on African Americans in the Civil War
“How many teachers? How many military? Any historians?” Dr. Alicestyne Turley polled the audience as she began her recent “Evening…
Constance Alexander: Library’s expansion opens portals to new worlds, and a community’s well-being
In America, there are more public libraries than Starbucks or McDonald’s restaurants. In a world where the digital divide is…
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…
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…