‘That Christmas,’ ‘Nutcrackers,’ and the search for a new holiday classic
Every year a slew of new small-town Christmas stories enter the scene, aiming to put a fresh spin on a familiar formula. But will any make an impression and join the ranks of our beloved holiday standards?
LGBTQ+ couples tie the knot with support from Western Kentucky Pride organization
Many LGBTQ+ couples fast-tracked their wedding plans after Trump’s reelection, citing fears that rights for members of the community could be restricted during his second term.
Hopkinsville woman serves her church as a decorator at Christmas and beyond
Kathy Johnson has been decorating at Virginia Street Baptist Church for decades. Not even a brain aneurysm could sideline her very long.
‘Twas the night before Christmas’ helped make the modern Santa — and led to a literary whodunit
As Christmas began to evolve into a family holiday, the image of Santa changed as well. Now, his jolliness came from the Christmas spirit, not feasting, and his rosy cheeks were the result of joy, not alcohol.
‘Frankfort has not changed me,’ says Kentucky Senate’s new Republican floor leader
Campbellsville Republican Max Wise talks about upcoming session, past political experiences
Student newspaper sues UK for access to dorm sign-in records after alleged sexual assault
The requested records relate to a September report in which a UK student said she was sexually assaulted off campus and then later in her dorm room at Chellgren Hall by a Lexington man, Chase McGuire, 22.
Some lawmakers, veterinarians skeptical about Murray State’s vet school proposal
During a state legislative hearing, a consultant said there are concerns in the industry that the proposed college of veterinary medicine is not the best solution to address the rural veterinarian shortage in Kentucky.
Why there’s no place like home for the holidays
Strip away the cursory Christmas rituals — the TV specials, the lights, the gifts, the music – and what remains is home. It is the beating heart of the holiday.
Writer names God in twelve ways and invites readers to add their own
The University Press of Kentucky published Karen Salyer McElmurray’s book of essays.
Jennie Stuart-Deaconess transaction delayed at least 3 months by court-approved agreement
The hospital board had planned to vote on the Deaconess transaction this month.
Art Lander: Kentucky destinations for your New Year’s travel list
There are plenty of ideal travel destinations in our own backyard.
Beshear says he’s focused on leading ‘state I love’ even as his national profile rises
Over the past year, Beshear, 47, has taken steps to raise his national profile.
