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Today's Opinions

  • One part quixotic and one part humor

    By Joe Yates

    I don’t have the time to do this, but I have to.  That’s what kept going through my mind as I was debating whether to commit to the challenge of a regular newspaper column. For aspiring writers of any age, an opportunity like this is exciting as well as intimidating.

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  • Progress and Preservation
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  • Thanks to optimists
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  • Scientific studies prove nature has healing power for your health

    By Candy Clarke

    Spring is here; the flowers are blooming, the wonderful world of nature is constantly changing, and the fish may be biting. The sun is shining, a gentle breeze is blowing and the water is warm. That’s reason enough for me to hook up my little boat, loaded with fishing poles and  a picnic lunch, and head for the nearest body of water. It has the makings of a perfect day. What more could you want?

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  • The city’s gain will also be its loss

    In 2002, a coffee shop opened up in Owensboro, Ky. The shop, Beyond the Brim, was a first for the city, and at the time, the only coffee shop.

    In addition to coffee and tea, the shop also served food. The service was great, the food fantastic and the coffee was pretty darn good. The owners, a local couple, regularly gave back to their community, supporting youth sports, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church groups and much more.

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  • The doubter’s gift

    Most of us start out believing whatever we believe about whatever because someone we trust told us it was the truth.  For a while, it is enough.

    “The stove is hot.  Don’t touch!” Momma warned.  For a few people, the warning is enough.  For others, there will always be the necessity of testing the warning. 

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  • We are going to miss you

     In the Oct. 3, 2012, Henry County Local Eminence Mayor Drane Stephens wrote an editorial stating:

    “It is very unusual for a city our size to only have one pharmacy. Consider Crestwood and Owenton. Both are smaller than Eminence and neither even have as much industry yet both support at least two pharmacies with Crestwood even supporting two large national chain stores. Competition does not kill businesses, it makes them stronger.”

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  • Stop the mudslinging

    Dear Editor,

    I feel I need to respond to statements made by speakers at the Henry County Democrat Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner, as reported in the Henry County Local.

    Jerry Lundergan, father of Allison Lundergan Grimes, said “The Democratic Party of Kentucky has stood by and let the Republicans identify who we are.” No, y’all have done a pretty good job of that on your own. This summer’s Democratic National Convention showed everyone what the Democratic Party stands for.

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