Today's Opinions

For a growing number of Kentuckians, broadband internet is given no more thought than any other utility. Like television and electricity, it’s just expected to be there.

In fact, it can now be found in about 40 percent of the state’s homes. While that is positive, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we need to see that number grow. According to a Federal Communications Commission report, most states have moved ahead of us when it comes to providing access to this fast-speed connection.

Our kids just finished another great season in the Henry County Youth Soccer League.  I wanted to take just a minute to thank all of the coaches and volunteers that gave of their time and talents this year.   Between sign-ups, scheduling games and practices, prepping the fields, scheduling refs, and dealing with all of the other little things there is a tremendous amount of work that went into making the soccer season the success that it was.  Your efforts are appreciated!  We look forward to another great season this fall.

$12.5 million. 37,500 square feet.

That’s a lot of money, and that’s a lot of space for a new justice center.

And in less than a week, the Fiscal Court will have to decide whether or not it will happen.

It won’t be an easy decision, I’m sure. Supporters and opponents of the proposal by the Administrative Office of the Courts make valid points.

When the current Henry County Courthouse was built in 1876, it must have been quite a sight; it still is.