In her newest book, “ I Could Name God in Twelve Ways ,” writer Karen Salyer McElmurray invites readers to accompany her on a journey that begins with deep roots in Kentucky and branches out …
By Amye Bensenhaver This report in the Dec. 5 Lexington Herald-Leader, "Kentucky man sought public records from police. Instead, the chief arrested him, lawsuit says," raised the hackles of …
By Dr. Gary Grosel, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Kentucky Amid this year’s open enrollment season for health benefits, it is a good time to take stock of your current health status …
By Constance Alexander Instead of turning away, the photojournalist is in the moment, following the action to capture iconic scenes that tell a story with pictures. When it comes to documenting the …
By Constance Alexander | April 22, 2024 Dorian Hairston’s poems in “Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow” should be required reading for everyone, especially those who strive to outlaw the …
Column by Jon Fleischaker and Michael Abate Repeatedly in recent weeks, Governor Andy Beshear has come out in favor of HB 509, a bill that would dramatically weaken Kentucky’s Open Records laws. …
By Constance Alexander The fact that the Kentucky constitution requires the current legislative session end no later than April 15 evokes images from the final scene from Nevil Shute’s classic …
By Amye Bensenhaver The annual legislative assault on Kentucky's open government laws has commenced in earnest, but this year with a vengeance. It is no exaggeration to suggest that the future of the …
By Constance Alexander In 1988, Walt Apperson, then publisher of the Murray Ledger & Times, called me to set up a meeting. He had read a piece I’d written for the New York Times about my …
By Bob Valentine People are spending a great deal of time and energy these days sharing their opinions with me. A short list of topics includes: Immigration, various political candidacies, the …