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An award-winning full-time farmer, 22-year-old Nathan Clark raises cattle and hay on the land his father and grandfather farmed
Determination and perseverance help Reagan Earlywine turn her aspirations into reality
The Academies of Louisville initiative sets students on a path to real-world careers
Students of Red Oaks Forest School trade desks for trails
Breaks Interstate Park is a breathtaking outdoor recreation destination with a range of activities in all seasons
The anticipation of summer produce goes back to childhood, when I looked forward to checking our family garden for the bounty of the day. Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and sweet berries bring a taste of summer at its best. Fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables at their peak enhance the flavors of any dish. Whether the primary ingredients you use in these recipes are fresh from the market, garden,…
The Illinois Central Railroad Hospital at 1501 Broadway in Paducah served railroad employees and the surrounding community for more than 70 years. It dates back to Jan. 15, 1884, when the Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern Railroad (not to be confused with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad) established a hospital in a house on Broadway between 14th and 16th streets. The hospital was located near the…
If you enjoy, as I do, well-tuned stories about fishing, hunting, trapping, camping, family and friends, blended with an assortment of quirky, outdoorsy characters, you’ll enjoy Skinning Catfish in Mary’s Kitchen (Lyons Press, 214 pages, hardcover, $29.95), a collection of “tales of hunting, fishing, trapping and life in the woods,” according to the subtitle.
Timothy Lamont, a Lexington musician who also goes by the name ibeli3ve, has a quiet positivity about him that is so strong, it makes sense that he made “believe” part of his stage name. His life story is full of hard knocks and tragic events, which makes his perspective even more impressive.
The Kentucky Garden Trail invites visitors to explore vibrant landscapes and seasonal beauty
