Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes Archives

Kentucky by Heart: Andrew Dunn’s RAK organization steps in to fix school playground following vandalism

March 14, 2023August 19, 20240

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Ask almost anyone associated with elementary schools how important the outdoor playground is to the…

October 4, 2022October 3, 20220

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If I may indulge a bit of your time and interest this week, please allow…

February 27, 2021February 26, 20210

Back in the day, the woman known simply as Miss Bennie was a thorn in the side of the City….

September 29, 2020September 28, 20200

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently was interviewed for a podcast by Bill Goodman, CEO of the Kentucky Humanities…

February 11, 2020February 10, 20200

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Last week, I spoke at the Mercer County Public Library in Harrodsburg about my Kentucky’s…

December 31, 2019December 30, 20190

By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune The year 2019 just ended for me with a procession of highs and lows….

October 1, 2019September 30, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently was interviewed for a podcast by Bill Goodman, CEO of the Kentucky Humanities…

July 2, 2019July 1, 20190

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A frequent question I get regarding the Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes series is quite simple: “Steve,…

August 21, 2018August 21, 20180

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Within the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with two different people…

November 7, 2017November 6, 20170

I just returned from a trip to Hazard, in Perry County, where I interviewed District Court Judge Leigh Anne Stephens,…