Newport High School student wins statewide competition with Muhammad Ali t-shirt design
Newport High School graduating senior Brandon Harris placed first in a statewide competition for a striking T-shirt design featuring a…
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Kentucky by Heart: More possible historic events for a Kentucky-centric ‘You Are There’ TV servies
Author’s Note: This is the second of two-parts exploring what might be included if there were a ‘You Are There…
Billy Reed: We should all stand (or take a knee) against racism in sports and life — it needs to end
I was thrilled last week when several NBA teams boycotted their playoff games to show solidarity against racism. Black lives…
Billy Reed: Historic Properties folks still haven’t said what statue will replace Davis; should be Ali
It was on June 11 when the Kentucky Historic Properties Advisory Commission voted 11-1 to remove the statue of Jefferson…
Ron Daley: New statue in Capitol is opportunity to explore Kentucky history — with plenty of candidates
The discussion around and the removal of the Jefferson Davis statue in the Capitol rotunda has been a teaching moment…
Billy Reed: Dream worth pursuing is black athletes with good education, fully part of whole society
For as long as I can remember, and that’s longer than most, people in the sports world, including myself, have…
Billy Reed: Finally, at long last, Jefferson Davis’ statue out of Rotunda. Bring on Muhammad Ali
So the statue of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, finally is being removed from the rotunda of the Kentucky…
Jeff Hoover: Mitch McConnell cements legacy with Supreme Court confirmations; bold stance prevailed
It wasn’t long ago in our nation that boxing was one of the preeminent sports. Like almost everyone near my…
State leaders come together in Louisville to discuss workplace diversity at Governor’s EEO conference
More than 275 state leaders convened in Louisville at the Muhammad Ali Center Wednesday to participate in the Governor’s 31st Annual Equal…
Kentucky by Heart: From Lincoln to Ali to Henry Clay, everyone has their favorite colorful Kentuckian
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Who is your favorite Kentuckian from the annals of history books? Consider a person you…
Sen McConnell: Many things to celebrate as Commonwealth of Kentucky turns 225 years old
On June 1, the Commonwealth of Kentucky will celebrate the 225th anniversary of its admittance as a state into the…
Billy Reed: King, Ali provided voices of both reason and revolution during turbulent times
From humble beginnings in the segregated South, they grew up to become the disparate voices of Black America in the…
Billy Reed: Ali taught us to have the courage of our convictions … no matter what the cost
LOUISVILLE – The funeral procession will slowly pass the places Muhammad Ali loved, the places of his youth: The little…
Billy Reed: King would have approved of Ali’s transformation into goodwill ambassador
From humble beginnings in the segregated South, they grew up to become the disparate voices of Black America in the…
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali — ‘The Greatest’ — dies at 74
Staff report Boxing legend Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay in Louisville in 1942, who became a legend in his own…
Jamie Vaught: Sharing more recently published nonfiction books for your reading pleasure
Second of two-parts — Sharing recently-published nonfiction books, in no particular order, for your reading pleasure: –“Andy & Don: The…
Billy Reed: Special New Year’s wishes for some — and peace, happiness for the rest of you
This is the time of year when lazy columnists get one out of the way by making New Year’s wishes…