The new year has come with the company of a winter storm. When events like this come, we are forced to lay everything else aside and prepare for the aftermath of them. We were fortunate with this …

History: The Men Who Won The Original West (William Whitley) I'm willing to bet the majority of my readers have many times approached I-75 Mt. Vernon Exit 59; noted the large brown "William …

The first week of the 2025 Regular Session is already behind us as members of the Kentucky House of Representatives convened at Noon on Tuesday, January 7 and left Frankfort after a busy, successful …

I’m sitting here this morning at home due to the snow and ice and rain. Just walked out to check on the critters and everyone is dry and warm. My willow tree limbs are bowed down somewhat and one …

Most of us lack in preparedness in one category or another. We don't have all the retirement we need. We should have rotated the truck's tires months ago. We need to stop putting off the emergency …

New (??) Year, Old Luck Why do we call it a new year if we keep doing the same ole things over and over? Since we’ve made it to the “New Year,” Mom says it’s time for the Christmas tree …

Winter storm Blair left an impact on many parts of the State and region and Jackson County was not left out of it. We have seen everything from snow, rain, freezing rain, thunder, ice and about …

History: The Men Who Won The Original West (Dr. Thomas Walker) "Name a state which comes to mind when I say `The Old West'?" The most common answers I received from high school US History …

The first session of the Kentucky General Assembly took place in 1792 in a two-story log structure in downtown Lexington. Lawmakers met for 23 working days and passed several pieces of legislation …

 As Christmas filled our homes with family, light, and warmth during the frigid weather, the new year is absolutely a good time to reflect on the holiday's deeper meanings -- and what it teaches …

2024 is now a thing of the past as we look toward a New Year, just born. I, for one, am not sad to see it’s passing. It was a very difficult year for the Boy and I as we lost several dear friends. …

We’re into our second week of Christmas break from school. Mom is doing her best to keep our minds busy and our hands out of trouble. She’s quite good at that, and any failures on our part to …

In a world where fame seems only a cellphone camera shot away, I often wonder if people are concerned with legacy anymore. Fame is a fickle, fleeting notion that is cheaper than it's ever been. …

This past year has been one that has been particularly challenging for us within the Fiscal Court. We lost 2 wonderful employees by the way of cancer and have had several moments of grief that we …

Man-at-Arms: Obscure Small Arms of the GWOT (Bolt-Action Rifles)   Our last low profile small arms of the GWOT are the M40/M24 Sniper Rifles. These precision rifles are based upon the …

The Christmas season is more than giving gifts, spending time with loved ones, or attending services. It is the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Moreover, we must also celebrate …

Well, by the time most of you will be reading this, Christmas Day will have come and gone. The stores already have Valentine's candy on the shelves and we’ll all be starting to think about those …

The wind is howling around the corners like a wolf on the prowl. It’s just a few days till Christmas, but Mom seems pretty comfortable that all the preparations needed for a great Christmas are …

I recently watched a interview with country musician Kip Moore concerning his love for surfing. He very candidly talked about several things earning a slight measure of respect from me but the …

 Another year has come and gone. We have experienced heartache, joy, adversity, opportunity, disappointment and everything in between. It has been a busy year for local government, and we have …