My Kentucky: “Butcher Cumberland” Changes History
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. July 23, 1966 – the only national forest entirely within Kentucky’s boundary was renamed Daniel Boone National Forest. In 1937 about 1,338,214 acres was originally named Cumberland National Forest which led to nearly 30 years of debate after Kentuckians living in the region objected to…
Read More“Fake News” and “Kick ’em when they’re down”
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com Over the years I’ve seen examples of deplorable news coverage but none dirtier than biased news and the “kick ‘em when they’re down” approaches. The most obvious is the partisan biases seen against a person simply because of their political affiliation. Every politician experiences some bias but none compare with what…
Read MoreKidnapping and romance in the wilderness
By SAM TERRY Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. While residents of the thirteen American colonies were celebrating the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, some of the earliest residents of Kentucky were yet uninformed about the world-changing news while they struggled for safety in the vast wilderness. On Sunday afternoon, July 14, 1776, Elizabeth and…
Read MoreLegislators propose progressive tax reform
By Rep. Jim Wayne, Rep. Tom Burch, Rep. Attica Scott, Rep. Kelly Flood, Rep. Reginald Meeks, Rep. George Brown Jr., Rep. Mary Lou Marzian and Rep. Joni Jenkins We applaud Gov. Matt Bevin for seeking input on how to overhaul Kentucky’s tax code and ensure our obligations to public workers and retirees are met. There…
Read MoreWeak boards expose us all
By JEFF JOBE jobe@jobeinc.com Transparency in government at all levels is essential to upholding American democracy. Having access is the only sure way to hold politicians accountable and make sure our citizens and business communities are given the same opportunities. In fact, it’s law. Too often politicians at all levels campaign on issues or themes…
Read MoreGov. Bevin: Wright-Mix to Create 130 Jobs with $8.5 Million Investment in Greenup County
From Wurtland, family owned toll blending and materials development company will make cement-based products, gunite, shotcrete, non-shrink grouts and more FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 6, 2017) – Wright-Mix Material Solutions LLC will invest $8.5 million in a production facility at the river port in Wurtland, creating 130 full-time jobs, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today. “By expanding into…
Read MoreMy Kentucky: Memorializing Henry Clay
By Sam Terry Managing Editor Jobe Publishing, Inc. July 10, 1852 – Twelve days after he died in Washington, D.C., Sen. Henry Clay’s body arrived in Lexington after being toured over 1,200 miles of America. Clay’s coffin was placed on a bier in front of his home, Ashland, and the Rev. E.F. Berkley,…
Read MoreAmerican Pie
By Jennifer Moonsong Jobe Publishing Regional Features Every season has its own flavors and culinary traditions, and so does every region of the country. Noting says summer quite like a fruit pie, and in honor of Independence Day, I am sharing a pie recipe that represents each of…
Read MoreGivens Resigns Leadership
Special to Jobe Publishing, Inc. Republican David Givens is resigning his post as Senate President Pro Tem, citing “pressing” family concerns. Givens will remain a rank-and-file member of the Senate representing six counties in southcentral Kentucky. He didn’t elaborate on his reasoning for giving up the leadership post in a press release Friday. “Realizing…
Read MoreFirefighters battle blaze
By Anne Pyburn Craig anne.craig@jpinews.com Very late last Friday night, a security guard at Roy Anderson Lumber smelled smoke and began searching for the source. He found it on the west side of the yard, coming out of a wall between a boiler room and an office, and called the fire department at 12:47 a.m.…
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