Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky’s high school Sweet Sixteen tournaments revive fond childhood memories
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist March Madness basketball, high school style, is upon us in Kentucky. In the girls’ Sweet…
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Kentucky by Heart: ‘Healthy Aging Summit’ inspires goals for a positive lifestyle at 70 and beyond
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The “Healthy Aging Summit” I attended last week in Versailles came at a good time….
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky historian Bill Penn is ‘living in the past,’ and preserving our heritage
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist One could rightly say that Bill Penn “lives in the past” if you take a…
Kentucky by Heart: For tormented KY Judge Richard Reid, doing the right thing led to tragic demise
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently came across a story about the demise of a Mt. Sterling man in…
Kentucky by Heart: Kevin Gibson’s ‘This Used to Be Louisville’ offers unique look at KY’s largest city
All of us have been in or driven by renovated old buildings or other structures that cause us to think:…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing wishes for the new year; remembering Gene Flairty’s service to Alexandria Fair
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist This year, rather than stating resolutions for 2023, allow me to share my rather huge…
Kentucky by Heart: Reading selections from 2022 offer some magical trips and a few bitter pills
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Someone has said that books are “a uniquely portable magic.” I concur, and though not…
Kentucky by Heart: Rediscovering the works of iconic writer and Kentucky native Robert Penn Warren
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Although I possess a dozen or so books written by or about Robert Penn Warren,…
Kentucky by Heart: A shift from the pursuit of a career in sports leads Dan White to his true calling
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Dan White was all about playing sports while growing up in Lawrenceburg a couple of…
Kentucky by Heart: Dale Woolum exits rocky path to one of positive fulfillment and concern for others
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part about William “Dale” Woolum, who until his recent release, spent four…
Kentucky by Heart: Special business relationships are important, despite minor inconveniences
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist We all know that trust is of utmost importance in most human interactions, and I’ve…
Kentucky by Heart: Speaking in public requires grace, and occasionally biting your tongue
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist While sharing a Sunday religious message at a Lexington nursing home a few years back,…
Kentucky By Heart: ‘The Kentucky River’ offers enjoyable look at one of state’s water landmarks
This is the first of a two-part look at The Kentucky River, a book published in 2000 by William E….
Kentucky by Heart: Enjoying the coming of fall; the work of R.L. Barth; remembering Rep. Larry Hopkins
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I like the sense of renewal that the spring season brings with its new growth…
Kentucky by Heart: Author Jesse Stuart wrote prolifically about his Eastern Kentucky upbringing
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Sitting high on my list of favorite Kentucky writers is the iconic Jesse Stuart (1906-1984.)…
Kentucky by Heart: Fall’s return to school brings back fond memories of Grants Lick Elementary days
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Every year, the beginning of school gets me thinking about some of my most memorable…
Kentucky by Heart: Thurman Miller’s remarkable story is a compelling look at life in the coal mines
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Now deceased, Thurman Miller collaborated in 2015 on a powerful book with his son, David,…
Kentucky by Heart: A Covington native, playwright Maryat Lee’s work celebrated the disadvantaged
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Covington native Mary Attaway (Maryat) Lee was raised in privilege on the banks of the…
Kentucky by Heart: New book provides look at life of Rowan County’s first female school superintendent
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist One might not expect a San Francisco resident would have any serious understanding of life…
Kentucky by Heart: Giving thanks for the people who have made a positive, lasting impact on my life
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Approaching this Thanksgiving Day, my favorite holiday, I believe it is a good time to…
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…
Kentucky by Heart: Multi-talented Skeeter Davis — a true story about a Kentucky girl making good
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Stripping tobacco as a young boy back in the 1960s was never something that excited…