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Community college system offers many educational options
Dr. Koffi Akakpo President/CEO Bluegrass Community and Technical College We have faced many challenges since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Illness, isolation, financial ... Read more
Blood is on Trump’s hands
By all measures, the 2020 general election was one of the most secure elections in our history. Voters turned out in record numbers to cast ... Read more
Trip to civil rights museum one worth taking
As we prepare to observe the 92nd birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself reflecting on a trip that taught me ... Read more
Thankful for governor’s actions
Jim Waters’ guest column in the January 5, 2021 edition of the Advocate-Messenger titled “Impeach or legislate?” was very critical of how Governor Andy Beshear ... Read more
Coach Calipari’s kneeling teaches the wrong lesson
This letter is regarding the University of Kentucky’s decision not to stand for the national anthem at the January 9th basketball game in Florida. As ... Read more
January 6, 2021, at the Capitol
By Vivian Blevins, columnist Was I surprised at the events that occurred at the United States Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021? Yes. I never ... Read more
Coach Calipari’s kneeling teaches the wrong lesson
This letter is regarding the University of Kentucky’s decision not to stand for the national anthem at the January 9th basketball game in Florida. As ... Read more
Girdler provides legislative session update
The Kentucky General Assembly has officially gaveled in for the 2021 Regular Session. Our first official few days back in Frankfort have been productive. Diligent ... Read more
Reader hopes Americans will remember the past four years
Perhaps because my brother was in the U.S. Army signal corps during WWII and my father-in-law was a U.S. Marine who fought at Iwo Jima, ... Read more
Talking with students about Jan. 6, 2021
Throughout the course of my education career, I have engaged in numerous discussions on how and if schools should discuss and teach controversial topics with ... Read more
