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Kentucky by Heart: Recruiting ‘rockstar’ David Armstrong paid his dues on road to success

August 30, 2016August 30, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist No one should ever question David Armstrong, former Western Kentucky Hilltopper quarterback, UK coaching staff…

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Kentucky by Heart: One man’s top 10 bucket list of books not to be missed — what are your favorites?

August 23, 2016August 22, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My love of reading Kentucky-related books, particularly non-fiction, started as a child. Inspired by my…

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Kentucky by Heart: Life-defining roles of student and teacher a matter for both joy and excitement

August 16, 2016August 15, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When schools go back in session for another year, as they are now, it always…

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Kentucky by Heart: Murray State historian Duane Bolin approaches each day with joy

August 9, 2016August 8, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The first time I met Dr. Duane Bolin, history professor at Murray State University since…

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Kentucky by Heart: Moving and marriage, summer dramas, show major life changes a risky business

August 2, 2016August 1, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Has anybody seen Suzanne’s blow dryer? Or what about those important documents I lost during…

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Kentucky by Heart: Life’s detours made destination more satisfying for preacher Dean Brewer

July 26, 2016July 25, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The preacher at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, in small and rural Cowan, Kentucky, found his…

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Kentucky by Heart: Poring over Kentucky’s past gives new meaning to the present, future

July 19, 2016July 18, 20161

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This is a reprint of a column originally published on June 21, 2015. I typically…

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Kentucky by Heart: Enterprising Katie Taylor, Grandpa Marvin ‘buds’ in more ways than one

July 12, 2016July 12, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart column that originally appeared on June…

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Kentucky by Heart: Old-fashioned teamwork at center of Louise Rhodus’ path to success

July 5, 2016July 2, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnnist This is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart column that first appeared on June…

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Kentucky by Heart: Teacher’s national anthem performance remains memorable

June 28, 2016June 27, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This column is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart published on May 26, 2015….

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Kentucky by Heart: For the eager young salesman, mail-order worm business didn’t work out

June 21, 2016June 20, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart column that was originally published on…

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Kentucky by Heart: Historic furnaces harken back to time when state was a major producer of iron

June 14, 2016June 14, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If you do enough traveling around Kentucky, particularly riding on back roads in rural areas,…

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Kentucky by Heart: Camp counselor’s sunny countenance belies pain of difficult youth

June 7, 2016June 6, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist (Editor’s Note: This column is reprinted from the Aug. 4, 2015, Kentucky by Heart column)…

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Kentucky by Heart: Summers in Nebraska meant visiting the cousins, royal treatment — and adventure

June 1, 2016May 31, 20160

By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune My love affair with Kentucky started as a child while growing up in southern…

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Kentucky by Heart: Rick Lee is fulfilled by sharing his passion for America’s World War II veterans

May 25, 2016May 25, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist As a young boy, I was often held spellbound while listening to my father’s stories…

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Kentucky by Heart: Locating U.S. Air Force Academy in Nicholasville could have been real game-changer

May 17, 2016May 16, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It sounds truly impressive: The United States Air Force Academy, Nicholasville, Kentucky. “Off we go,…

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Kentucky by Heart: Local writing ‘colorists’ concerned with region’s character in late 1800s

May 10, 2016May 9, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Northern Kentuckian John Uri Lloyd is a sterling example of the “local color” fiction writers…

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Kentucky by Heart: From ‘splittin’ jeans’ to splitting genes, Pendleton County native earned Nobel Prize

May 3, 2016May 2, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Rural Kentucky had a big part to play in the awarding of the 1993 Nobel…

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Kentucky by Heart: While known more for basketball, state played key role in baseball’s most tragic story

April 26, 2016April 26, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When we’re talking sports in the Bluegrass, the state is likely most known as a…

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Kentucky by Heart: Soured on politicians? Here are a few examples of ones who might change your mind

April 19, 2016April 18, 20160

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist For sure, criticizing politics and politicians is not a novel practice seen only in modern…

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Kentucky by Heart: Get your horsey on by sampling some of these excellent equine-related books

April 11, 2016April 12, 20160

By Steve Flarity NKyTribune columnist Lexington’s Keeneland Racecourse is currently in the midst of its spring meet and soon, on…

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Kentucky by Heart: When it comes to having pun in Kentucky, there’s a lot of low-hanging fruit available

April 5, 2016April 5, 20160

By Steve Flairty NyTribune columnist I have always enjoyed playing with words, and mostly in a fun sort of way….

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