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I’ve been called worldly. I don’t know how true that is, despite someone once telling me – a complete stranger, who read my now defunct blog – that I was “too worldly” to be from my hometown. There may have been an insult in there. Yet, there is some truth to my worldliness, at least…
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Honoring Our Veterans: A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice Each year on November 11, we pause as a nation to observe Veterans Day, a time to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. This special day is more than just a federal holiday; it is a…
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By Ethan Cotton Every time I pass by Oneida City Park, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride. It’s beautiful, it’s spacious, and it’s one of those places that just feels like home. The Huntsville park, on the other hand, may not have the same wow factor yet, but I think both parks…
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Several months back, a friend asked if I’d judge Miss Kentucky. The task sounded simple enough. You sit on a panel of judges, you ask a few questions (helped along by my news background), and help select the next titleholder to represent the Commonwealth at the national pageant in Las Vegas. Easy peasy, or so…
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Let’s talk… The Best Gym Membership You Never Paid For Try If you’ve ever paid for a gym membership and watched it expire untouched, you’re in good company. But here’s the good news: the best training program for your health doesn’t require a swipe card, trendy leggings, or even a treadmill. It starts with the…
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Autumn Delights Autumn, or Fall of the Year, as we’ve always called this glorious season that we’re all now being blessed to experience, is a time to slow down and rest from our summer labor. The growing grass has slowed, so it doesn’t need mowing quite as often, the garden vegetables have all been canned…
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Perhaps, we’ve tired of baseball, or hearing about it anyway, but I’ve driven back in the past this week. As you grow older, the game inevitably seems different, its heroes smaller than the giants who came before. Yet somehow, when the stadium lights go up during the postseason and the evening air turns crisp, it’s…
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Let’s talk… Quick Wins Cuisine: Healthy Meals That Save Time, Money, and Waistlines Prices are rising, time is shrinking, and for many families, health has become the first casualty of the grocery aisle. But eating better doesn’t have to mean spending more. With a little creativity, even the humblest pantry staples can turn into what…
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Dear Citizens of Scott and McCreary Counties, I can think of no bigger issue in our community right now than the impact of landfills on our health and safety. That is why I, along with other local leaders, created the Scott McCreary Environmental Coalition. While we all wish that the creation of this Coalition could…
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Let’s talk…Mental Health: From Anxiety to Personality Disorders October is recognized around the world as a time to spotlight mental health, raising awareness of conditions that affect millions of people across the United States. While conversations often focus on depression or anxiety, the spectrum is broad: it includes mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, and…
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