Hello Friends! This weather has been quite frightening, and I hope all of you are safe and secure. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Laurel and Pulaski Counties. It’s truly sad …

First off, this article is not about that band. I just found it suitable—the title. I feel like our little town has some big things going on. Last night, my husband, brother, and I attended Clay …

When I first heard the term “artificial intelligence,” my thoughts immediately turned to The Terminator. I pictured a cold, calculated machine taking over the world, reducing humanity to a …

When severe weather strikes, fear is natural. This weekend’s EF-4 tornado in Laurel County has left a trail of devastation—and not just in the physical sense. The emotional impact is just as …

I grew up believing that second chances were a given. That making a mistake — sometimes even a big one — didn’t mark the end of your story, but rather a turning point. Today, that belief …

As we gather for the East Kentucky Leadership Conference, Manchester, Kentucky, stands as a testament to resilience, innovation, and community spirit. Our town is undergoing a remarkable …

Hello friends. I hope Everyone enjoyed their Easter weekend. Mine was filled with golf and WrestleMania, which was hard to beat. Today, we will continue the six Cs of tourism. Today’s topic is …

In today’s digital age, the courtroom isn’t always a place with a judge in a robe and a jury of peers. More often, it looks like a Facebook comment thread or a viral TikTok video.  …

Hello friends! I hope everyone is well. Today we will continue the six-part series of the Cs of tourism. Today is most people’s favorite which is cuisine. Who doesn’t love to dine in a new place …

Everywhere I look right now, I’m seeing butterflies. Also, I love butterflies. It's truly amazing when I think about all it takes to come to life. First, you have the eggs. The butterfly will lay …

Hello friends. Let’s all hope this nasty rain moves out of here, and we get some pretty spring weather. For the next six weeks, I want to do a series about the six C’s of tourism. I found this …

I hear it’s about time for finding hickory chickens. I have never found a single one, but I’ll eat them happily if someone else finds some. They really are a delicacy. It’s so nice to have the …

POINT Parents Are Prioritizing Sports Over Academics In today’s competitive world, many parents are placing a greater emphasis on sports than academics, often to the detriment of their …

School is much different today than it was for me in the 80’s and 90’s. Like totally. I went to a Christian school from grades 7-12.  I went to public school for elementary. And I …

Hello, friends! I hope everyone is doing great and thriving. If not, I hope you’re at least surviving. It has been a few years since we last had an active Trail Town board, and while the …

Point: Police Should Engage in Pursuits Police pursuits are a necessary tool for law enforcement to maintain public safety and ensure that dangerous criminals do not evade justice. Allowing …

I can’t be alone when I think of the businesses closing in our small town.  In Oneida, the most recent flood did a lot of damage to our local store. Town Market has been open for many …

Hello friends! I hope everyone is doing well and survived another lousy round of storms this weekend. I get asked so many questions about the work being done by the new distillery. Here are some …

Hello friends! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the beautiful, warm weather. I was recently reading a tourism magazine I get monthly, and this was the first statement I read in this …

It is the most beautiful day. 54 and sunny. That changes my entire personality. Winter has been rough. It’s not over yet, but almost…time will spring forward this week, and we will get more …