I have enjoyed the good fortune of having known and shared a boat with some good crappie fishermen—Billy, Scott, Dean, Elizabeth, William, Capt. Dan … it’s a treasured list. But two of the best crappie anglers I’ve known—L.D. Davis and Mike Morris—lived in Missouri but did the bulk of their crappie fishing in Kentucky, on […]
Crystal Wilkinson mined her childhood memories to form a memoir of poetry that has struck a chord with readers across the country
Kentucky Humanities celebrates 50 years with special events from Pikeville to Paducah
In April 2017, I decided to do some online genealogical research to learn more about the paternal side of my family. Somewhat providentially, I had the good fortune to discover an online document that has revealed a great deal of information about my family’s Kentucky roots. I’m referring to “The Peakes of Nelson County, Kentucky,” […]
Midway artist Ellen Skidmore channels human experience in an unrestrained, emotionally eloquent way
Kentucky’s spring turkey season opens in April, and if you want to have a decent chance of bagging a bird, it would be a good idea to get into the woods now and look around.
These Kentucky restaurants aim to give their employees a fair shot at success
An ancient method of meat preservation evolved into a popular snack
Too late for breakfast? Too early for lunch? No worries. These Kentucky eateries have got you covered
Mother’s Day presents us with an opportunity to honor our strong, amazing moms for all they do. We often show our love with flowers, food and relaxation. Flowers are a mainstay of many celebrations. Bouquets or plants for flower beds make excellent gifts, but what if Mom isn’t into gardening? Surprise her with a little […]