What now? Child care in Kentucky faces a cliff as pandemic-era federal aid has ended by Vanessa Gallman November 21, 2023 Innovative state child care programs need time and certainty in order to be successful, writes Vanessa Gallman for Kentucky Lantern.
Giving thanks for Knights who come to the rescue by Jennifer P. Brown November 19, 2023 A Hopkinsville woman needed help with Thanksgiving dinner supplies. Her call reached the people who could help.
A two-way street: Participants, specators enliven parade by Jennifer P. Brown November 12, 2023 Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown gained a new appreciation for what makes a parade special, she writes.
Where do Beshear, Cameron go from here? by Al Cross November 11, 2023 The end of the McConnell-Beshear era in Kentucky politics is in sight, writes Al Cross. Who will own the next one?
Amye Bensenhaver: Appellate court ‘got it right’ on text and email public records by Amye Bensenhaver October 29, 2023 Bensenhaver warns that allies of all political stripes must now guard against legislative attempts to undermine open government laws.
A Kentucky COVID-19 reporter’s journey with COVID-19 by Sarah Ladd October 23, 2023 Kentucky Lantern reporter Sarah Ladd got the virus she'd covered for three years. Here’s what it taught her.
Kitchen connections: Send us your Thanksgiving stories, recipes by Jennifer P. Brown October 22, 2023 Every family has holiday recipes that are both treasured and connected to a story. We want to hear yours.
COVID-19 is still testing Kentucky’s political leaders by Jamie Lucke October 19, 2023 Lingering legacies of COVID-19 will be among those challenges for a long while, writes Kentucky Lantern editor Jamie Lucke.
Constance Alexander: In search of relevant news? Lantern, Tribune, Chronicle & Sentinel light the way by Constance Alexander October 17, 2023 As local and regional papers flounder and disappear, it is essential for people who care to become familiar with nonprofit sources of news, writes Constance Alexander.
Homework: Read this book and get off the sidelines by Jennifer P. Brown October 1, 2023 "Your City is Sick" author Jeff Siegler says locally owned businesses, not chains, make a town interesting — and they keep wealth in the community.
Downtown Hopkinsville: From ideas to action by Jennifer P. Brown September 24, 2023 A group trying to act on recommendations for downtown revitalization will meet Monday afternoon to start some cleanup work.
As concern grows about Mitch McConnell’s health, his legacy remains strong by Al Cross September 6, 2023 A look at McConnell's political career from a journalist who has observed and written about him for more than 40 years.
