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Kentucky by Heart: Some recent selections from the Kentucky-centric books at the top of my reading list

October 31, 2023October 30, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Never to focus on reading just one book at a time, I’ll devote this column…

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Kentucky by Heart: Remembering the life and legacy of Judge Ray Corns, who died recently at age 89

October 24, 2023October 23, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ll always keep fond memories of Judge Ray Corns, who died last week at the…

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Kentucky by Heart: Visit to Brandenburg recalls town’s resilience following devastating 1974 tornado

October 17, 2023October 16, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Recently, I drove to Brandenburg, in Meade County, where I would speak to the Lincoln…

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Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky actor Ron Chilton was part of 13 movies filmed in or about the state

October 10, 2023October 9, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In last week’s column, I wrote about seeing the premier performance of a Kentucky-based film,…

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Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating 25 years of Kentucky Monthly; premier of new ‘Bluegrass Spirits’ film

October 3, 2023October 2, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of one of the state’s premier magazines, Kentucky…

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Kentucky by Heart: Inventor John Fitch, who had ties to Nelson County, built America’s first steamboat

September 26, 2023September 25, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Back when I was an elementary student, I was taught that Robert Fulton was the…

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Kentucky by Heart: ‘Healthy Aging Summit’ inspires goals for a positive lifestyle at 70 and beyond

September 19, 2023September 18, 20232

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The “Healthy Aging Summit” I attended last week in Versailles came at a good time….

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Kentucky by Heart: Annual visit to Kentucky State Fair lives up to hype as ‘Summer Summed Up’

September 5, 2023September 4, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnists A visit to the annual Kentucky State Fair might aptly compare to a “one stop…

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Kentucky by Heart: KY corrections program teaches inmates how to transcribe braille; exploring the Ohio

August 29, 2023August 28, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If the ultimate goal of incarceration for one who commits a crime is personal restoration…

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Kentucky by Heart: KY’s small towns offer plenty of fun events; A history of Central KY’s river towns

August 15, 2023August 14, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Small town life in Kentucky doesn’t mean there are a lack of things to do…

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Kentucky by Heart: Family visit reinforces faith in Kentucky’s good-hearted people, welcoming nature

July 18, 2023July 17, 20231

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I clearly recall, then at age ten, the afternoon in 1963 when Aunt Thelma and…

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Kentucky by Heart: An interesting look at the state’s unusual number of female place names

July 11, 2023July 10, 20230

By Steve Flairty Kentucky by Heart While recently perusing sources to find interesting tidbits about our state, I noticed something…

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Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky historian Bill Penn is ‘living in the past,’ and preserving our heritage

July 5, 2023July 4, 20232

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist One could rightly say that Bill Penn “lives in the past” if you take a…

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Kentucky by Heart: Camp Nelson National Monument offers awe-inspiring look back at America’s Civil War

June 20, 2023June 19, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A drive down Highway 27 just south of Nicholasville and approaching Camp Nelson National Monument…

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Kentucky by Heart: Celebrate your love of Kentucky with some little actions that make a big difference

June 13, 2023June 12, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If you have a deep love for the Commonwealth of Kentucky — and I suspect…

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Kentucky by Heart: We have state symbols, but there is always room for change; Kyians share their ideas

June 6, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Most anyone who has been a student in my elementary classroom knows that I teach…

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Kentucky by Heart: Richard Clayton was another high-flying NKyian; celebrating late spring’s beauty

May 30, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Last week I wrote about a man from Owen County, Harry “Clark” Karsner, who built…

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Kentucky by Heart: Visit to Winchester brings back fond memories of the beginning of teaching career

April 25, 2023April 24, 20231

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This week, I’d like to talk about one of those “circle of life” times I…

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Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky writer Joe Creason left lasting influence across the Commonwealth

April 11, 2023April 10, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In a previous column several years back, I wrote about the inspiration I gained from…

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Kentucky by Heart: For tormented KY Judge Richard Reid, doing the right thing led to tragic demise

March 28, 2023March 27, 20232

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently came across a story about the demise of a Mt. Sterling man in…

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Kentucky by Heart: March signals renewal, a time to enjoy the beauty of the coming of spring

March 21, 2023March 20, 20230

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The month of March gets me in an especially good mood despite its still-too-cool weather…

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Kentucky by Heart: Andrew Dunn’s RAK organization steps in to fix school playground following vandalism

March 14, 2023August 19, 20240

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Ask almost anyone associated with elementary schools how important the outdoor playground is to the…

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