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Uncommon Sense: Why did Memorial Day change?
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Decoration Day was observed May 30 from 1868 to 1970 to decorate the graves and honor those dying in military service for our country. In 1971 Congress officially made the last Monday in May Memorial Day. On this day, Americans take time to pay respect and decorate the graves of our military…
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Legislative Update: Supporting Kentucky Veterans
BY REP. NORMA KIRK-MCCORMICK For the past several weeks, I have used this column to highlight the legislation we passed this session to make Kentucky a better place for every citizen. This week we observe Memorial Day, a time to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the safety and…
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What is Memorial Day, and why should we observe it?
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and many of us will enjoy some time with friends or family, a long weekend and no work Monday. Many families will have their first cookout of the season with burgers, hot dogs and all of the side dishes and beverages. However, many younger generations may have no…
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Governor could legalize medical marijuana
‘Constitutional chicken’ BY JIM HIGDON Gov. Andy Beshear is the first governor in the history of Kentucky to call for legalizing cannabis. Following the failure of the Kentucky legislature to pass a medical marijuana bill last month, the governor has asked the public for input on what he can do by executive order. It’s about…
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‘Older Americans Month’
Editor: I work in the Aging Department at Big Sandy ADD and our office has the Senior Games at the Spillway each May. Our programs are to help and assist our aging population in our Big Sandy Area and let them know they still are important and are loved. Older adults play vital, positive roles in…
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Post-Roe: Rural women would face more obstacles
“Trigger laws” would make abortion in Kentucky and 12 other states illegal in almost all cases if Roe v. Wade is overturned. That would disproportionately affect rural women, who are more likely than their urban peers to be impoverished, less likely to have the time or money to drive long distances across state lines to…
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Uncommon Sense: Naomi Judd, suicide, life’s appointment
GLENN MOLLETTE We’ve all heard of people who have taken their lives by suicide. We typically wonder why? What was so bad about their lives that they could not cope another day? We were shocked by the sudden death of Naomi Judd. She was a country music star and legend. She and her daughter Wynonna…
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Kyle’s Korner: Appalachian superstitions continue through the years
KYLE LOVERN Growing up in Appalachia, I’m sure many of you have heard of certain superstitions from your parents, grandparents or other elderly folks you are acquainted with. I have always found these tales interesting and somewhat amusing, even though I have grown to believe many of them. A lot of the superstitions I heard…
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