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Tragic death of Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre recently committed suicide. She was 41 years old and had three children. Giuffre had accused Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse when she was underage. She died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound last week at her home in Australia. Giuffre had struggled with intense emotional pain due to decades of trauma
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Hoping for a ‘black gold’ revival
Coal could be making a comeback. Of course, this will greatly help the job market and economy of states like Kentucky and West Virginia, especially in our region. Southwestern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky have long been known for producing high-quality, low-sulfur coal. On Tuesday, April 8, at 3 p.m., President Donald Trump signed an
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Pope Francis did not miss his opportunity
Pope Francis’ complete name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was born in 1936, and served as Pope for 12 years, from March 13, 2013, until his passing April 21, 2025. He was elected on the second day of the 2013 papal conclave and chose his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. During
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Stock market roller coaster: Do not jump
You never undo your seat belt or jump from a moving roller coaster. Nor should you when it comes to our current Stock market. Eight years ago, if you bought a share of VOO or Vanguard S & P 500 ETF stock, you may have paid about $220 for the share. Today, as of this
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Old wives’ tales and health remedies
There are many old wives’ tales that we have heard throughout the years. Many wonder if there is any substance to these old health remedies. Many of the things we actually eat can help us with our health and assist us in getting better. Lots of the old wives’ tales deal with medicinal foods and
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Easter’s message of grace, renewal and service
BY REP. BOBBY MCCOOL “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” —1 Peter 1:3 Each spring, Easter arrives with the warmth of longer days, the fresh bloom of
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Vital library services must not be disrupted
BY DENISE LYONS Team Kentucky is committed to serving the educational and informational needs of Kentuckians, which includes providing access to high-quality public library resources and services. In 2024, there were more than 11 million total visits to Kentucky’s public libraries, including nearly 2 million visits by those under age 18, who attended almost 75,000
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Autism Awareness Month: Life on the spectrum
BY REP. BOBBY MCCOOL Autism Awareness Month serves as a great reminder of the importance of understanding what life can be like for individuals on the autism spectrum. According to Autism Speaks, “autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and
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Call to Action: USED will harm schools and districts
BY DR. ROBBIE FLETCHER COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION On Friday evening, March 28, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sent an email to all state education agencies notifying us that the U.S. Department of Education (USED) is changing the deadline it previously provided to liquidate COVID relief funds to end at 5 p.m., this past Friday,
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The lost art of letter writing
The art of writing a letter to a family member or friend is a thing of the past. Writing a letter and mailing it to someone has become very rare indeed. Handwritten correspondence between individuals has become a thing of the past. With email, social media and other internet platforms – communicating by letter just
