http://www.journal-times.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:18:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_179101244.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_179101244.html I wish Kentucky would jump on the bandwagon with Ohio, Alabama and Wisconsin and push for a bill to require all convicted sex offenders to have a certain license plate on his or her car that reads, “Sex offender.” Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_170150148.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_170150148.html I had no idea what my total reaction would be at the end of May 17, 2008 when Tom T. Hall’s Homecoming on the Hill would be only a memory. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:21:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_156142255.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_156142255.html For years, I’ve had the honor of covering Lady Raider student-athlete Brianna Buck. And best of all, I’ve had the privilege of listening to area coaches and players praise this outstanding young woman -- and competitor. Thu, 29 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_150102559.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_150102559.html Panic attacks are different than nervousness or general anxiety. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:36:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_101153520.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_101153520.html Several legislators are unhappy with the way the state budget is crafted and some blame Williams, but projects are key too passage in the House. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:53:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_058165309.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_058165309.html The 2008 General Assembly is half over, but the real heavy lifting hasn't begun. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:23:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_033181147.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_033181147.html The 2008 General Assembly opened soberly with news of tight budgetary times ahead. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:27:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_024192506.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_024192506.html Last week was one of the coldest we’ve experienced this winter. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:21:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_024191902.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_024191902.html Gov. Steve Beshear gave his State of the Commonwealth address on Monday evening of this week to both Democrats and Republican members of the House and Senate. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:04:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_024172449.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_024172449.html The 2008 General Assembly opened soberly with news of tight budgetary times ahead. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:19:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_024171547.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_024171547.html Lawmakers have been in town for nine days, but it may be another 11 before anything happens. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:49:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_346114200.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_346114200.html The week of Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 was another busy week in the Carter County Court System. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:17:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_305111439.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_305111439.html Being part of the fall Funtoberfest was great. Although the day was windy and cool people still came out to enjoy the events. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:15:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_276144057.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_276144057.html Sunday afternoon Sept. 30 was a wonderful day of the Lord. Churches and many concerned citizens from Grahn, Globe, Olive Hill, Willard, Hitchins, Rush, Stinson, Grayson and all over Carter County assembled to display prayerful support to an ongoing effort to alleviate our families and friends from despair and hopelessness brought about by the giant of addictions. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_249140348.html http://www.journal-times.com/columns/local_story_249140348.html The recent headlines tell of the growing battle against the drug epidemic, which has been rampaging through Eastern Kentucky.