Kentucky by Heart: Visit to Alice Lloyd College proves an uplifting, memorable experience
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist You can file this under #stevesurethoughtitwasawesome. Last Tuesday, Suzanne and I took a three-hour trip…
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Kentucky by Heart: The country could use today the kind of unity we witnessed on September 11, 2001
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It was on a routine morning on September 11, 2001, and the principal’s assistant quietly…
Kentucky by Heart: Ken Reis pens history of his Grant’s Lick community, a six-year labor of love
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Ken Reis and his wife moved in 1974 to the community of Grant’s Lick, located…
Kentucky by Heart: Recalling fond memories and making new ones at the 2026 Kentucky State Fair
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The 2026 Kentucky State Fair, designed to bring our state’s citizens together to celebrate our…
Kentucky by Heart: Pushing aside stage fright to celebrate impactful Eastern Kentucky ‘heroes’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m both excited and a little nervous about speaking on September 8 at the opening…
Kentucky by Heart: Henry Clay descendent ‘Madge’ Breckinridge was illustrious person in her own right
Author’s note: Following is the final of a four-part series, “My Favorite Kentucky Characters,” based on some largely unpublished writings…
Kentucky by Heart: Dr. James Klotter’s discusses the life of lawyer and politician William Breckinridge
Author’s note: The third of a four-part series based on some largely unpublished writings of Kentucky’s state historian since 1980,…
Kentucky by Heart: Dr. James Klotter discusses the life and work of ‘The Great Compromiser’ — Henry Clay
Author’s note: Following is the second of a four-part series called “My Favorite Kentucky Characters,” based on some largely unpublished…
Kentucky by Heart: Dr. James Klotter Shares insight on one of his favorite KY historical figure — Daniel Boone
Author’s note: Following is the first of a four-part series called “My Favorite Kentucky Characters,” based on some largely unpublished…
Kentucky by Heart: Campbell Co. Backroads Farm Tour offers unique opportunity to enjoy county’s resources
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If you and yours are looking for an engaging summer day in the Northern Kentucky…
Kentucky by Heart: Jane Stephenson leaves legacy of charity through New Opportunity School for Women
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Jane Stephenson chose 1 Corinthians 13:13 as the focus of her funeral, a verse which…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky’s Bracken County has produced several stars, beginning in town of Berlin
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Sometimes getting off the path and following a rabbit trail can lead to an interesting…
Kentucky by Heart: Successful ‘Wilmore Salute to Service’ provides blueprint for other communities
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist They honored America’s military veterans and first responders, and they commemorated four important milestones. With…
Kentucky by Heart: Thoughts on KY-related subjects — wildflowers, small towns, history and more…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This week, I’ll share some random thoughts from the desk of a guy focused on…
Kentucky by Heart: ‘Summers off’ for teachers aren’t always a walk in the park; Wilmore readies its ‘Salute’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It’s that time when schools are essentially closing down their regular instructional program for what’s…
Kentucky by Heart: Jim Palm risks his own life to provide life-saving transplant for ailing sister Melody
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Jim Palm believes that in one very compelling way, he’s a lucky man. That’s because,…
Kentucky by Heart: Cynthiana’s Rohs Opera House provides an escape with production of Dearly Departed
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A few Sundays ago, Suzanne and I started our day at the First Christian Church,…
Kentucky by Heart: ‘Shining Light on Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes’ with speaking tour across state
I love sharing positive stories about our state, and along with writing them, I also do a speaking tour telling…
Kentucky by Heart: KY HOF broadcaster, coach Chuck Mraz, aims to foster kids’ love of reading with new book
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist As a child, I read voraciously, biographies of noted Americans were my first pick, but…
Kentucky by Heart: Berniece Hiser was prolific NKY author who started late in life; remembering Jerry Tucker
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m always on the lookout to find impactful Kentucky authors who have somehow flown under…
Kentucky by Heart: Wes Swietek’s When the Bluegrass Ran Red capture’s KY’s seedy past; sharing ‘good vibes’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If crime and mystery stories of the non-fiction kind interest you, along with a decidedly…
Kentucky by Heart: Uniquely Kentucky Ale-8-One is an iconic beverage, across Clark County and beyond
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It’s been called “the nectar of the gods,” but I was pretty much unaware of…