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PREACHER’S POINT: Trust — where are you?
By Timothy Johnson Preacher’s Point We have reached a time in our country when trust is nearly nonexistent. As a Pastor, from time to time, ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Reports.
HENSLEY: Let the lions roar
By Judith Hensley Contributing columnist This is a season of social unrest in the U.S., but around the world as well. There are legitimate reasons ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Reports.
BRANDSTETTER: Higher education shows commitment to power through pandemic
It would be an understatement to say that the last few months have been difficult. For me personally, it has been mentally exhausting to keep ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Reports.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Relief needed for Kentucky loggers impacted by COVID-19
Dear Editor: Kentucky’s forest industries generate over $13 billion a year to the state’s economy and employ more than 59,000 Kentuckians. That includes over 2500 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
THE NEW DEALER: If you love your neighbor, then wear a mask
By TJ Hensley The New Dealer To say that this past week has been difficult for Harlan County would be a tremendous understatement. Since Sunday, ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
LEIS: It’s time to put Kentucky’s students first
By Charles Leis Kentucky EdChoice President A few short days ago, school choice advocates and nonpublic school families across the US celebrated the school choice ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
HACK: Paycheck protection program offers historic support for local businesses
By John-Mark Hack Contributing columnist As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread through our communities, the federal government has extended its offer of fully forgivable ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
HENSLEY: Liberty is not a license to do whatever we want
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an expression of allegiance to the Flag of the United States and the republic of the ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
VAUGHT: Wildcats football forecast
By Jamie H. Vaught Contributing columnist For the last four years, the Kentucky Wildcats have played winning football on the field with a nice overall ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kentucky is better than recent events suggest
Dear editor: “Strange Fruit” is a song popularized by the late Billie Holiday in 1939. This song metaphorically describes the victim of lynching to a ... Read more