Bluegrass Wildlife: Honoring a champion of conservation, Maggie Morgan and her legacy
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University In January of 2020, the Four Rivers region lost an important champion of conservation,…
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Bluegrass Wildlife: Not all trees are created equal — so watch out for those Bradford pears
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University They are seemingly everywhere these days. Driving on the highway, along the edges of…
Bluegrass Wildlife: It’s that time of the year with love in the air — and skunks to look out for
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University “Skunk!” I slammed on the brakes and pulled to the side of the road….
Kentucky Coach Mark Stoops, Wildcats spend rare second bye week getting healthy for final stretch
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops is taking advantage of a rare second bye week to…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Clearing the mind — getting away from work, enjoying outdoors, taking in sights
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Sitting on a grassy knoll, the mountain air blowing hard enough to keep it…
Bluegrass Wildlife: We are one with nature’s creatures and we take care of what we love
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University The other night I had a dream, most likely caused by another late dinner…
Bluegrass Wildlife: The sounds of nature’s night can be deafening, scary, and wonderful at the same time
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University “WHIP-POOR-WILL, WHIP-POOR-WILL, WHIP-POOR-WILL” was the call coming from the windowsill. The male whip-poor-will, who…
Bluegrass Wildlife: The Eclipse of Doubt — many of us wore funny glasses, trusted science
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Just over a month ago, we were all doing it. Millions of us were…
Opinion – Constance Alexander: Willie Carver Jr.’s book ‘Gay Poems for Red States’ is a must read
No matter how hard the viewer strains to see the shadowy face obscured by the words, “Gay Poems for Red…
Bluegrass Wildlife: It’s time to turn our attention to conservation — and away from economics
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University The two photos on the screen spoke volumes, but the presenter and some in…
Murray State University seeking to establish Kentucky’s first school of veterinary medicine
By Tonya S. Grace Kentucky New Era The time to try again is now, said Jordan Smith, Executive Director of…
Constance Alexander: Vibrant arts experiences a testament to impact of arts on greater community
Lovett Auditorium levitated on Thursday night, capping off a week of vibrant arts experiences at Murray State University. The extravaganza…
Constance Alexander: MSU Humanities head embraces connectedness to broaden perceptions
With anyone else, an 8 a.m. interview – without coffee — would be painful. Talking to Joshua Adair, however, was…
Bluegrass Wildlife: To preserve nature for ourselves, future generations, limiting access will be necessary
By Dr. Howard Whiteman Murray State University Walking back from a morning hike, I was astonished by the site in…
Bluegrass Wildlife: An unusual and interesting bird, the nighthawk can be found in varying habitats
By Dr. Howard Whiteman Murray State University Walking through a parking lot toward my car one evening, I heard an…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Gifts are all around us, and KY’s public lands are a gift that keeps on giving
By Dr. Howard Whiteman Murray State University Sitting on the top of a sagebrush-covered ridge with my hunting buddies, I…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Mother Nature knows best — please help her clean up mess we’ve made with Earth
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University “Howard Whiteman! You get over here right this minute!” I can hear it echo…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Give box turtles a break; as a steward of the planet, help every living creature
By Howard Whiteman Special to NKyTribune As I popped over the hill in my truck, maybe driving just a bit…
Constance Alexander: MSU students demonstrate skill, perseverance, and vision in group exhibit
The elevator door slides open. A gentle bell dings. From a distance, the space ahead resembles a cathedral with a…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Hamlet: Nice girls come in last
As an exchange student at the University of Copenhagen, I spent orientation week with other American kids residing at the…
Constance Alexander: Children’s book offers look at colorful life of artist, Mayfield native Ellis Wilson
As Mayfield rebuilds and reshapes its vision of the future after last December’s deadly tornado, the community can glean inspiration…
Constance Alexander: Aspiring journalists chronicle Western Ky. tornado through ‘270 Stories’ project
December 10, 2021, was the last day of finals week at Murray State University in Western Kentucky. By 3 p.m.,…
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