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Locals can join in the community's creative expression by sending stories and poems to the bell hooks Creative Writing Contest.

"If we’re serious about prevention, we’ll work to help more Kentuckians grow up in secure homes," writes Kentucky Lantern editor Jamie Lucke.

With a new year approaching, Constance Alexander has decided to take a break from the weekly column she has been writing for the last 35 years.

When Constance Alexander moved to Kentucky, she learned a lot about southern routines and etiquette — and came to love her new home.

He was the last governor who was a product of Democratic factionalism, a defining feature of Kentucky politics for half of the 20th century, observes Al Cross.

Now is the time for Kentuckians to demand transparency and accountability from their legislative servants, writes open government advocate Amye Bensenhaver.

Things have changed since the holiday season ushered in a flurry of Christmas cards and greetings, columnist Constance Alexander reflects.

One well-known example of this too-fast process was last year’s Senate Bill 150, limiting how parents, medical providers, and schools treat transgender children and youth, writes Jennifer A. Jackson, president of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky.

Research shows that strong local news can increase voter turnout and community engagement, build a sense of shared connection, benefit public health and save taxpayer dollars.

There is a steady tension, sharp disagreement, and even increased violence stemming from competing political ideologies, writes Northern Kentucky University professor Dr. David Childs.

Innovative state child care programs need time and certainty in order to be successful, writes Vanessa Gallman for Kentucky Lantern.

A Hopkinsville woman needed help with Thanksgiving dinner supplies. Her call reached the people who could help.