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He was the steward of Kentucky in his work and life, writes columnist Keith L. Runyon.
A brief encounter with fans at Fort Campbell's Post Exchange revealed Dolly Parton's grace toward others no matter their station in life.
When it comes to potential harms to air, water and quality of life, Kentuckians have ample experience with powerful corporations damaging human health and the land with impunity.
Plans for Campanile's next musical, "Come From Away," stir memories of Gander, Newfoundland.
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Data centers proponents— both candidates for office and developers — should consider the opinions of community members and invite local residents into the conversation, writes writes Richard Nelson, who leads the conservative political organization Commonwealth Policy Center.
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A story about Pat Beliles' feeding ministry in Hopkinsville has inspired help from several community members.
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By issuing only vague statements about his situation, McConnell left a vacuum filled by speculation, suspicion, conspiracy theories and outright falsehoods that erode confidence in the political system, writes political columnist Al Cross.
As the 250th anniversary of the United States approaches, columnist Al Cross is reminded that the country's story is told in every community, including one like Seventy Six, Kentucky
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A convergence of legislative rollback and judicial constraint is dimming the lights on government transparency in the Commonwealth.
What Kentucky did in the 1990s to address concerns about mega landfills is a template for what we could do now on data centers. 
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Kentucky journalist Al Cross travels to his home county and appraises the community's future after the school board passed a double nickel tax to built a new Clinton County High School.
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The race between Ed Gallrein and Thomas Massie was a test of strength for Trump, writes columnist Al Cross.