By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It’s that time when schools are essentially closing down their regular instructional program for what’s…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Jim Palm believes that in one very compelling way, he’s a lucky man. That’s because,…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A few Sundays ago, Suzanne and I started our day at the First Christian Church,…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist As a child, I read voraciously, biographies of noted Americans were my first pick, but…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m always on the lookout to find impactful Kentucky authors who have somehow flown under…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If crime and mystery stories of the non-fiction kind interest you, along with a decidedly…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It’s been called “the nectar of the gods,” but I was pretty much unaware of…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist America’s military troops should never be forgotten. I’ve written much in my books and articles,…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Being one who enjoys gardening, I’m excited that spring is here. Soon I’ll be sowing…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Thoughts of the amazing legacy of Martha Layne Collins, Kentucky’s only woman governor, ran through…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist It’s basketball state tournament time in Kentucky. Translated, that’s high school hoops with excitement and…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m not sure if any other town besides Cynthiana has such a high percentage of…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist While doing my best to be a “good husband,” I accepted my wife, Suzanne’s,…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I’m looking forward to attending Jerry “Buck” Deaton’s latest play production, Kentucky on Stage, on…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In thinking about the study of Kentucky history, I am always amazed at the number…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The first time I recall hearing much about Kentucky’s infamous Day Law was in 2007…
Someone recently contacted me about the inspiring example of Bonnie Covey, a 77-year-old Louisville native, who started losing her hearing…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The air temps have me shivering these days. The other day while walking the three…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Iconic author John Steinbeck is reported to have said: “I guess there are never enough…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m guessing I’ll never have what many call a “regular” retirement, at least the kind…
By Steve Flairty Kentucky by Heart All of us, I’m sure, had some challenging events come by in 2025. I’ve…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I like to look back each year and savor some of the most special people…
