Masks for Mayfield
What’s one thing that the tornado survivors need, that hasn’t been talked about? Masks! And Four Rivers Indivisible is stepping up to provide them.
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Stories about people, places, events, and so on. Factual, but written in a story-telling style.
A true story of Q-maniacs driving a physician out of medicine
My career of treating patients has ended. After more than three decades as a physician, the Q maniacs have succeeded in driving me out of providing care to patients.
Henderson: 'The outpouring of help is nothing shy of amazing'
“It's coming from UA International and from Pipe Trades locals all over the country,” said Kyle Henderson. It took him a full minute-and-a-half to run the list.
Church mural survived the tornado, but its fate is uncertain
Thomas Bright still marvels at Helen LaFrance’s old mural in Mayfield’s St. James AME Church, where he’s a lifelong member. But the retiree and Army veteran fears the artwork is doomed for demolition like his red brick, 1900s-vintage house of worship.
In the face of the tornado, the Rock of Labor stood strong
The powerful tornado that ravaged Mayfield left the Graves County courthouse in shambles. But the “Rock of Labor,” a memorial to old United Steelworkers Local 665, still stands on the courthouse lawn.
'I thought I was going to die': Kentucky candle factory worker describes tornado that leveled site
Andrea Miranda, a 21-year-old candle factory worker who survived the massive tornado that tore through Kentucky on Friday, joined MSNBC’s José Díaz-Balart to describe the terrifying moment when the building shifted from under her.
A native reports on Mayfield
Berry Craig, a native of Mayfield, tells of visiting his home town on Sunday.
Remembering Pearl Harbor 80 years later: the story of Paducah man, James Vessels
One of our contributors, Berry Craig, also writes for numerous other publications, including the Courier-Journal. In honor of Pearl Harbor Day, he wrote a remembrance of a local person who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Michael Dyson “makes everyone mad,” then gets standing ovation
The Paducah-McCracken County NAACP invited the best-selling author, well-known pundit, and Vanderbilt University professor to town Sunday afternoon for a program billed as “Glory: An Evening with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.” He did not disappoint.
Remembering Marcus Woodward
I knew of Marcus from his work as chair of the KDP finance committee, and his Twitter account. I had the sense, however, that there was more to Marcus Woodward than I knew, so I decided to speak with Sandy, his wife, to learn more. And I'm glad I did.
”I won't abandon you, like our current representative has.” – Teacher files to face Guthrie
Many people entering politics start with a smaller, more local office, and work their way “up the chain” in terms of the level of the office and the scope of the work. But sometimes, the issues are so compelling that you just can’t wait.
Lexington activist considering running for Kelly Flood's seat
Long-time Democratic state representative Kelly Flood is not running in 2022, thus making the 75th an open seat. Forward Kentucky learned that Roy Harrison, a well-known volunteer and activist in Lexington, is considering running for the seat. Here's our interview with him.
“Although access hangs by a thread, abortion is still safe and legal in Kentucky, and we must do everything within our power to keep it that way.”
Berry Craig interviews Tamarra Wieder, director of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates for Kentucky, about the Texas abortion law, and the future of women's healthcare access in Kentucky.
At my hospital, over 95% of COVID-19 patients share one thing in common: They’re unvaccinated
As an emergency medicine doctor, I’ve lost count of the number of COVID-19 surges since the pandemic began. But this one feels different. The patients are younger, and have fewer preexisting conditions. And at my hospital, over 95% of these patients share one common feature: They’re unvaccinated.
Shuler: Modern labor movement means nobody gets left behind
On this Labor Day, new AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler lays out her vision for the modern labor movement, and all the changes we need in our workplaces and our society.
Urgent dispatch from the COVID front lines
A real-life update from an ER doc – basically, an SOS from the medical Titanic. Read, share, then get vaccinated if you aren't.
