Editorials

Fallen Blossoms and the Ghosts of Crowley Corner

Apr 28, 2009 at 02:11 pm by admin

Rushing against a fast approaching deadline for the paper, I pull the car into a tight curve and swing around, stopping just short of the Highway 2208 sign at Crowley Corner..... Read More

A Dab of Paint and a Pint of Hope

Apr 24, 2009 at 03:19 pm by admin

Spring is the time to spruce up and two small West Kentucky towns are doing just that. The Hickman County Arts Council put up a four sided quilt display on the courthouse lawn.... Read More

Guest Editorial: HEALTH CARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT!

Apr 20, 2009 at 02:42 pm by admin

 A detailed and comprehensive health care bill has been RE-INTRODUCED into Congress that would allow everyone access to a doctor or hospital of their choice when needed a.... Read More

Nothing ever happens in Clinton, Kentucky.

Apr 15, 2009 at 11:56 am by admin

            At least, that’s what I thought before I moved to this tiny town almost as far as one can get from Fra.... Read More

Hebert Leaving WHAS

Apr 09, 2009 at 03:19 pm by admin

I am not going to wax poetic over Mark Hebert's leaving journalism. But I, for one, will miss him.  He is making a safe move to public affairs office at U of L..... Read More

Contact Person

Mar 30, 2009 at 04:05 pm by admin

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Hunt Bear. Not Bunnies. Comment

Mar 25, 2009 at 01:48 pm by admin

             Researching the article on the decline of American newspapers was a depressing activity. I admit that.... Read More

Like Father, Like Son

Mar 20, 2009 at 04:37 pm by admin

What's the future of the GOP?

Jan 18, 2009 at 12:21 pm by admin

So, we're watching our usual morning news shows Tuesday morning, flipping from C-SPAN to CNBC to Fox Business to Bloomberg, then on to MSNBC when we hear a most astounding sta.... Read More

Student Debaters

Dec 12, 2008 at 05:04 pm by admin

Last week, Ivan and I were asked to be judges at a regional debate among four local high schools. Carlisle, Hickman, Fulton Counties and Fulton City Schools all sent students.... Read More

Honest Abe Gets the News From Springfield...

Dec 10, 2008 at 02:18 pm by admin

Tom Gish Left EKY Better Than He Found It

Nov 25, 2008 at 10:37 am by admin

One of my childhood heroes was buried today. Tom Gish, who made the Mountain Eagle (It Screams!) a light in the darkness of the hollers of Eastern Kentucky, went to his Maker.... Read More

Is It Time to Think the Unthinkable?

Nov 20, 2008 at 01:35 pm by admin

Before you read this editorial, take a look at the stories on the House and Senate November races. Nothing will change in January. The balance of power in the House will stay.... Read More

Change, We Don't Need No...

Nov 20, 2008 at 01:02 pm by admin

What's the Matter With Kentucky?

Nov 06, 2008 at 05:14 pm by admin

In 2004, Thomas Frank wrote "What's the Matter With Kansas? How Conservative Populism Won the Heart of America." Maybe the 2008 version should be "What's.... Read More