Kentucky by Heart: We have state symbols, but there is always room for change; Kyians share their ideas
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Most anyone who has been a student in my elementary classroom knows that I teach…
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Kentucky by Heart: Richard Clayton was another high-flying NKyian; celebrating late spring’s beauty
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Last week I wrote about a man from Owen County, Harry “Clark” Karsner, who built…
Kentucky by Heart: Visit to Winchester brings back fond memories of the beginning of teaching career
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This week, I’d like to talk about one of those “circle of life” times I…
Kentucky by Heart: Exploring some of the state’s unique cities and towns named after grander places
By Steve Flairty Kentucky by Heart For a casual observer seeing the itinerary for a trip around Kentucky, they might…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky writer Joe Creason left lasting influence across the Commonwealth
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In a previous column several years back, I wrote about the inspiration I gained from…
Kentucky by Heart: EKU’s Upward Bound programs offer leg up to first-generation students, and veterans
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A trip down Richmond way last week brought me some uplifting information. If you or…
Kentucky by Heart: For tormented KY Judge Richard Reid, doing the right thing led to tragic demise
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently came across a story about the demise of a Mt. Sterling man in…
Kentucky by Heart: March signals renewal, a time to enjoy the beauty of the coming of spring
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The month of March gets me in an especially good mood despite its still-too-cool weather…
Kentucky by Heart: Andrew Dunn’s RAK organization steps in to fix school playground following vandalism
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Ask almost anyone associated with elementary schools how important the outdoor playground is to the…
Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating inspiring stories of Kentucky women during Women’s History Month
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist March is Women’s History Month, and I’ll share a few Kentuckians’ inspiring stories that you…
Kentucky by Heart: KY native Victor Mature overcame humble start to appeared in over 50 motion pictures
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist To say that Kentuckian Victor Mature got through life on his looks might be a…
Kentucky by Heart: Asbury revival offers compelling, positive experience for an admitted skeptic
By Steve Flairty Kentucky by Heart A trip to and from the small town of Wilmore in the middle of…
Kentucky by Heart: Their home may be Cincinnati, but the Bengals share many ties with Kentucky
Hey, or should I say ‘Who dey’?… what about those Bengals? It was a tough last-second loss to the Chiefs…
Kentucky by Heart: Kevin Gibson’s ‘This Used to Be Louisville’ offers unique look at KY’s largest city
All of us have been in or driven by renovated old buildings or other structures that cause us to think:…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing wishes for the new year; remembering Gene Flairty’s service to Alexandria Fair
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist This year, rather than stating resolutions for 2023, allow me to share my rather huge…
Kentucky by Heart: Reading selections from 2022 offer some magical trips and a few bitter pills
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Someone has said that books are “a uniquely portable magic.” I concur, and though not…
Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard went from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa,’ the legend
Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering once again this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard,…
Kentucky by Heart: Reminding myself ‘the best is yet to come’ as reality of celebrating 69th birthday sets in
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I just turned 69 in September. While in my early years, I thought the age…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing some interesting Kentucky tidbits discovered in recent reading
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In my neverending quest to learn some more about the state of Kentucky, I read…
Kentucky by Heart: An often overlooked KY writer; EKU’s buzzer-beater; Wilmore’s generosity and more
By Steve Flairty Kentucky by Heart The pantheon of great Kentucky writers from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries includes James…
Kentucky by Heart: The unique flavors of Kyians’ Thanksgiving feasts connect past and present
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Grandma Fryer could always be counted on to serve “ribbon salad” at Thanksgiving, along with…
Kentucky by Heart: Visit to Adair County Book Fair offers first hand look at area’s unique ‘sense of place’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Good writers work hard to convey a “sense of place,” meaning to give the reader…