Keven Moore: The hazards of Memorial Day, statistically one of the year’s most dangerous days
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, was originally known as Decoration Day with its origins dating back…
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Donnie Holland: Remember Kentucky State Parks as you kick off your summer travel season
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff for the summer travel season at Kentucky State Parks. Summer travel is good…
Sunshine, respect for fallen heroes, bring out big crowd for Florence Memorial Day Parade, program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The sun was out for the annual Florence Memorial Day Parade and members of…
Old Time Kentucky: 60 Minutes reporter Rooney got Kolb’s wartime story straight, just not his name
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist First Lieutenant Frank Kolb and his infantry company went down in history as the first…
WWII veteran Lillard Brown celebrated 19th birthday in a foxhole under air attack, earned medals
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Someone once told WWII veteran Lillard Brown that he was a hero. “I said, “No,…
Here is the schedule for Memorial Day ceremonies for state veterans cemeteries and nursing homes
Kentucky’s four state veterans cemeteries and three veterans nursing homes will hold ceremonies this Memorial Day holiday honoring those who…
Mike Denham: It is our duty to honor veterans, not only on Memorial Day, but every day
On Monday, our nation will pause as it has for more than 150 years to remember and pay tribute to…
Duke Energy helps spruce up Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery in Elsmere for Memorial Day event
Duke Energy helped make Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery shine during one of their Energy in Action volunteer events recently….
Law enforcement officers, officials from across the region launch annual ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The annual Click it or Ticket campaign kicked off Thursday at the AAA/Bob Summerel…
Campbellsville seeking families of Taylor County vets killed during a war for Memorial Day program
Though Memorial Day is still several weeks away, the committee planning Campbellsville’s observance is asking for help in identifying the…
Rep. Mike Denham: We must never forget the sacrifices made by veterans and fallen heroes
This coming weekend, our nation will pause to remember and pay tribute to those who died defending our country. That…