Hello friends! I hope everyone is doing well. And how about this weather? One day it’s pushing 80 degrees, and the next day we’re waking up to 32 degrees and snow. That’s Kentucky for you! …
Some articles are simply harder to write than others. Sometimes the right words just won’t come, and this seems to be one of those times. The first time I remember seeing Bryson Cottongim was …
Tuesday, Clay County High School officials responded quickly to a situation involving an 18-year-old attempting to enter the school. School staff acted immediately and the situation was resolved …
Covering the 13th Region Tournament remains one of my favorite times of the year. It takes me back — not just to great basketball, but to the very foundation of who I am. Sports gave me my …
The announcement that a Laurel County grand jury returned a “No True Bill” in the December 2024 shooting death of Doug Harless has sparked strong reactions, as decisions like this often do. For …
Point: Selling Big Hickory Could Secure Its Future — and Protect Taxpayers The question of whether the City of Manchester should sell Big Hickory Golf Course isn’t just about a piece of …
Hello friends! I hope everyone is enjoying the snow and all the excitement that comes with tournament time. This latest round of winter weather kind of snuck up on us, didn’t it? It feels like …
Hey friends! I hope everyone is doing well. It looks like the snow is finally melting and our kids are back in school. I know this winter has been tough for some folks, but hang in there — warmer …
POINT: Parents’ Behavior Has Gone Too Far and Is Hurting Youth Sports Youth and high school athletics are meant to teach discipline, teamwork, accountability, and resilience. Increasingly, …
Last week, after we shared a post announcing that The Manchester Enterprise had earned 13 Kentucky Press Association awards for 2025, something happened that meant more to me than the …
Hello, February. You came in like a lion, I must say—cold and snow on top of the existing ice that was already sticking around like a hair in a biscuit. I’m over it. But I don’t intend on …
I hope everyone is staying safe and warm during these winter months. I know some folks are tired of winter, but I’m personally excited for more snow. I understand it can be hard on people, and I …
“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” — Gloria Steinem. That quote rings true in more ways than most of us care to admit. Time and time again in my life, I’ve …
Hello friends! I hope everyone is gearing up for the winter storm. Apparently this one is really coming, and it’s a great time to be a grocery store—or a propane—salesman. Nonetheless, I hope …
Hello friends! It’s nice to see you again. I’ve been a little checked out for a week or so. Sickness hit our home, and on top of that, the New Year has been extremely busy. I know we can’t …
I watched a sitcom a few days ago, and it was crazy—nothing like I remember sitcoms being. It wasn’t funny at all, yet they still had that audience laughing in the background. It felt very …
The new year has come, and it will officially take me at least two months to write 2026 correctly. It’s so hard to make that change for whatever reason. I’m a creature of habit, for one thing, so …
POINT: Yes — Society Has Lost Its Way on Social Media There is growing evidence that society has, at least in part, lost its way on social media. What was once designed as a platform for …
Clay County recently lost a good man in Pastor Doug Abner. His impact on our county will be felt for many years to come. It’s been a minute since I had the chance to speak with him before he …
As many of you know, the heat at Clay County Middle School was out recently when students returned from Thanksgiving break. The school was cold, and it was undeniably a difficult situation for …