Kentucky by Heart: Offering encouragement to my fellow Kentuckians in some areas that need attention
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I’ve pretty much always been an encourager, one who strives to help others move forward…
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Kentucky by Heart: Sharing some recently-discovered, fascinating facts about Kentucky
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Recently I came across some fascinating items to add to my personal list of things…
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: Bluebird Hill Farm is providing Central KY with fresh food and plenty of smiles
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist There’s a whole lot more going on than birds chirping peacefully at Bluebird Hill Farm,…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing some tidbits from the ‘what’s going on in my neighborhood’ department
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ve had several personal Kentucky “tidbits” floating around in my head for a while, and…
Kentucky by Heart: Sharing the stories of some of Kentucky’s strong and inspiring women
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I look forward to speaking at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Women and Young Farmer Leadership…
Kentucky by Heart: Deep roots on family’s Claryville farm helped Flairty brothers nurture seeds of success
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist I feel comfortable being around Kentucky’s rural people, particularly those from farming communities. And though…
Kentucky by Heart: The story of Ky. Governor A.O. Stanley offers one of state’s most interesting tales
I believe one of the most efficient ways to learn about Kentucky’s past is to study its governors, who have…
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: Appreciating the power, potential of stirring words; a look at debut novel by Rae Craig
I’ve always had a healthy respect for words, and maybe that’s why I tend to sprinkle my oral conversations with…
Kentucky by Heart: Revisiting some of Kentucky’s recent good works and celebrating state’s positivity
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist As I write on this particularly sunny day of spring, I feel a keen compulsion…
Kentucky by Heart: Harlan County native Rebecca Caudill was a prolific children’s, young adult author
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Early in my teaching career, which started at Trapp Elementary School, I received from the…
Kentucky by Heart: Bourbon Heights Nursing Home honors ‘walking history’ with new chapel name
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist For most of us, we’d probably be content after living a long life to be…
Kentucky by Heart: Like most things that change as we grow older, taste in news is no exception
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Recently, while trading sections of the Lexington-Herald back and forth with my wife while eating…
Kentucky by Heart: Many of Kentucky’s libraries have separate rooms dedicated to state’s history
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part column on Kentucky collections in the state’s local libraries. By Steve…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky’s library collections offer a wealth of resources on state and local history
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part column on Kentucky collections in the state’s local libraries. By Steve…
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: Kentucky’s rich, and growing, selection of literary works a treat for any bibliophile
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist As a genuine Kentucky bibliophile, I’m always ready to share books with my readers written…
Kentucky by Heart: A lifelong die-hard EKU Colonels basketball fan, this Kentuckian bleeds maroon
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I don’t bleed much, but when I do, I bleed maroon. I’m an Eastern Kentucky…
Kentucky by Heart: Family of Louisville doctor David Yandell made mark on Kentucky, and the world
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I recently came across Nancy Baird’s biography of a noted Louisville medical doctor from the…
‘Miss Bennie’ gets her day: Social justice advocate honored for her service to Covington residents
Back in the day, the woman known simply as Miss Bennie was a thorn in the side of the City….
Kentucky by Heart: Despite intrusion of virus, we’ve made positive changes and learned valuable lessons
By Steve Flairty KyForward Columnist The pandemic experience has been a bummer for most of us. I passed through my…