Kentucky by Heart: Some interesting facts you may not know about our first (and fifth) governor
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “Who was the first Kentucky governor?” is the question I’ve asked fourth graders for years…
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Kentucky by Heart: Versailles Brewing Co. grows from the mutual interests of farmer’s market friends
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist At Curtis Congleton’s booth at the Woodford County Farmers Market in downtown Versailles, Gary Jones…
Kentucky by Heart: No shortage of inspirational quotes attributed to well-known Kentuckians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My dad used to say to me when I was growing up: “When in doubt,…
Kentucky by Heart: Lifelong musician Frank Messina finds new path as writer of murder/mystery novels
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Until recently, Frank “Doc” Messina’s choice of performing arts pretty much focused in one area. …
Kentucky by Heart: Inventor of submachine gun was NKy native; finding strength in challenging times
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Although not a gun enthusiast myself, I recently noticed while perusing a resource I use…
Kentucky by Heart: Mike and Wilma Wilson foster spirit of community involvement through theatre
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist For nearly three decades, Mike and Wilma Wilson carried on busy careers as music teachers…
Kentucky by Heart: The day Thomas Clark helped my son with a social studies question and other tidbits
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared at the Northern Kentucky Tribune April 11, 2017 By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist During…
Kentucky by Heart: Liberty Elementary ‘purncipal’ Gerry Brooks offers fun relief from classroom stress
Editor’s Note: The following is reprinted column from the August issue of Kentucky Monthly. By Steve Flairty KyForward Columnist “Purncipal”…
Kentucky by Heart: More popular book selections; Kentucky Playwrights and Screenwriters Conference
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series on what books are popular among Kentuckians. By Steve Flairty…
Kentucky by Heart: What’s on your reading list? Book choices from Kentuckians around the Commonwealth
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series on what books are popular among Kentuckians. By Steve Flairty…
Kentucky by Heart: Gestures of kindness in times of hardship symbolic of so many around Kentucky
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune It was already late in the week and I wasn’t sure what my next…
Kentucky by Heart: From the real McCoy to Floyd Collins, forgotten Kentuckians’ interesting stories
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When perusing the 15th state’s illustrious history, even Kentucky outsiders recognize such names as Abraham…
Kentucky by Heart: Lexington’s Katie Thompson providing unique ‘Kentucky’ experiences
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune After Katie Thompson graduated from Paul Dunbar High School eight years ago, she set…
Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating Kentucky’s own James Bond, and all of the state’s ‘overcomers’
Reading and writing about overcomers from Kentucky is a passion of mine. Overcomers are often fueled by faith and an…
Kentucky by Heart: Exploring Kentucky’s role in War of 1812; Independence Day memories from Claryville
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune After thinking about a Kentucky connection to Independence Day for this week’s column, I…
Kentucky by Heart: From Lincoln to Ali to Henry Clay, everyone has their favorite colorful Kentuckian
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Who is your favorite Kentuckian from the annals of history books? Consider a person you…
Kentucky by Heart: Historic Keene might not be fancy, but it’s home . . . and always will be
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist For nice rides in the country, I often take Highway 169 in the central Kentucky…
Kentucky by Heart: ‘Old Photos’ Facebook pages offer nostalgic look back at people and places
A while back, I came across a cool Facebook group page called Old Photos of Northern Kentucky. I immediately got…
Kentucky by Heart: Former EKU sports information director Karl Park finds new outlet in horse racing
If you live anywhere in the Richmond area or have been a keen observer of college sports in Kentucky for…
Kentucky by Heart: Some thoughts and musings about Kentucky, the special place we call home
In the course of writing a weekly column called Kentucky by Heart, a book series about everyday heroes in Kentucky,…
Kentucky by Heart: Inspired by movie, Jessica Collins aims to provide kids ‘A Place to Sleep’
“You’re never too young to make a difference,” said Jessica Collins, 19, a nursing student at Western Kentucky University. She…
Kentucky by Heart: Corbin Seavers teaches children the game of chess, and how to win at the game of life
Corbin Seavers learned by example some important principles from his father, who died when Corbin was only 17. He learned…