As Labor Day approaches, we pause to honor the hard-working Kentuckians whose dedication and resilience power our communities. From classrooms to construction sites, farms to factories, public …
Change isn’t always a good thing.
I heard a story not long ago about an entertainer who canceled at the last minute his appearance at a women’s auxiliary meeting.
Everyone has a favorite President. Mine is Ronald Wilson Reagan. Hands down.
The data is in, and it’s hard to ignore. According to the recently released Local Journalist Index, the number of local reporters serving American communities has declined by more than 75% …
I recall the story about a fellow who worked as an efficiency expert down at the factory.
Last weekend, Rhonda and I took our annual end-of-the-summer trip to Pigeon Forge and spent a few days in the Smokies.
When his hound dog got sprayed by a skunk, Bubba headed to Wal-mart to get the strongest laundry detergent he could find. “You shouldn’t use this on your dog,” the sales clerk said. …
I love Madison County. It’s a place I’ve called home for all of my life. I’ve lived in the City of Richmond, in the county, and now in the City of Berea. I guess you could say I’ve …
The story is told of a rather odd fellow who sat beneath a walnut tree one day thinking odd thoughts. “It was so silly,” he thought, “for God to put little walnuts on such a big tree and …
I’m not sure how old I was when I first attended the Madison County Fair. I do know it’s been a long time ago and back when the fairgrounds were at the intersection of Irvine Road and the …
Like many homeowners in Madison County, I received a letter in the mail regarding an update to the 911 service fee that will be accessed on next year’s property tax statement. The Madison …
A fellow walked out of an antique shop carrying a big grandfather clock he’d just purchased. He had always wanted one and was happy to shell out big bucks for such a great find. The fellow …
I’m not a proponent of war to solve worldly issues. The best way, in my opinion, to solve problems is through diplomacy and mediation. Give and take and bend but don’t break. I also believe …
An old man was walking along a rural road one day when he happened across a frog that called out to him, saying “If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a beautiful Princess.” The man simply picked …
June 18, 1924 Hensley store sold Mrs. Sophia Treadway of Berea purchase the dry goods and shoe store that had been owned by W.H. Hensley. Mrs. Treadway was a woman of …
We want to hear from you. Technology has made it much easier to communicate electronically and we want you to take advantage of the tools that you have at your disposal with your smart phones …
A weightlifter had come up with a surefire way to make some extra money. He would take a lemon in his big powerful hand and squeeze all the juice out of it. Then he’d make bets that no one would be …
Growing up, my Dad was a busy man. He worked a full-time job as a meter reader at Richmond Utilities, he was a minister, pastor and never stopped working. I can remember him leaving our house …
