Kentucky by Heart: NKY native Eula Bingham Mattheis was champion of workers’ rights, safety as OSHA head
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Northern Kentuckian Eula Bingham Mattheis left an indelible mark on the field of workers’ rights…
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Kentucky by Heart: Coach A.W. Hamilton aims to inspire kids to set goals, ‘Dream Big’ with new book
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A.W. Hamilton stepped to the mic on the Baptist Health Arena floor. It was noon…
Kentucky by Heart: KY slave turned explorer Stephen Bishop was key figure in mapping Mammoth Cave
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A fascinating story from the early 1800s involving a slave doing high-level mapping and tour…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky native Frances Figart captures history, culture of Appalachia in new book
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Don’t misunderstand. There’s a whole lot of “Kentucky” in Frances Figart’s new book, Word from…
Kentucky by Heart: Commonwealth owes due praise to the KY authors of these recently-reviewed books
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I like sharing in this column some of the books I review for Kentucky Monthly…
Kentucky by Heart: Visit to Alice Lloyd College proves an uplifting, memorable experience
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist You can file this under #stevesurethoughtitwasawesome. Last Tuesday, Suzanne and I took a three-hour trip…
Kentucky by Heart: The country could use today the kind of unity we witnessed on September 11, 2001
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It was on a routine morning on September 11, 2001, and the principal’s assistant quietly…
Kentucky by Heart: Pushing aside stage fright to celebrate impactful Eastern Kentucky ‘heroes’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m both excited and a little nervous about speaking on September 8 at the opening…
Kentucky by Heart: Dr. James Klotter’s discusses the life of lawyer and politician William Breckinridge
Author’s note: The third of a four-part series based on some largely unpublished writings of Kentucky’s state historian since 1980,…
Kentucky by Heart: Dr. James Klotter discusses the life and work of ‘The Great Compromiser’ — Henry Clay
Author’s note: Following is the second of a four-part series called “My Favorite Kentucky Characters,” based on some largely unpublished…
Kentucky by Heart: Dr. James Klotter Shares insight on one of his favorite KY historical figure — Daniel Boone
Author’s note: Following is the first of a four-part series called “My Favorite Kentucky Characters,” based on some largely unpublished…
Kentucky by Heart: Campbell Co. Backroads Farm Tour offers unique opportunity to enjoy county’s resources
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If you and yours are looking for an engaging summer day in the Northern Kentucky…
Kentucky by Heart: Jane Stephenson leaves legacy of charity through New Opportunity School for Women
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Jane Stephenson chose 1 Corinthians 13:13 as the focus of her funeral, a verse which…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky’s Bracken County has produced several stars, beginning in town of Berlin
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Sometimes getting off the path and following a rabbit trail can lead to an interesting…
Kentucky by Heart: Successful ‘Wilmore Salute to Service’ provides blueprint for other communities
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist They honored America’s military veterans and first responders, and they commemorated four important milestones. With…
Kentucky by Heart: Thoughts on KY-related subjects — wildflowers, small towns, history and more…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This week, I’ll share some random thoughts from the desk of a guy focused on…
Kentucky by Heart: ‘Summers off’ for teachers aren’t always a walk in the park; Wilmore readies its ‘Salute’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It’s that time when schools are essentially closing down their regular instructional program for what’s…
Kentucky by Heart: Jim Palm risks his own life to provide life-saving transplant for ailing sister Melody
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Jim Palm believes that in one very compelling way, he’s a lucky man. That’s because,…
Kentucky by Heart: Cynthiana’s Rohs Opera House provides an escape with production of Dearly Departed
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A few Sundays ago, Suzanne and I started our day at the First Christian Church,…
Kentucky by Heart: KY HOF broadcaster, coach Chuck Mraz, aims to foster kids’ love of reading with new book
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist As a child, I read voraciously, biographies of noted Americans were my first pick, but…
Kentucky by Heart: Berniece Hiser was prolific NKY author who started late in life; remembering Jerry Tucker
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m always on the lookout to find impactful Kentucky authors who have somehow flown under…
Kentucky by Heart: Wes Swietek’s When the Bluegrass Ran Red capture’s KY’s seedy past; sharing ‘good vibes’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If crime and mystery stories of the non-fiction kind interest you, along with a decidedly…