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‘Thirteen Tears’ — Rachel Scott’s story
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Rachel Scott was having lunch with a friend outside Columbine High School on April 20, 1999 when classmates Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris approached and fired several gunshots, wounding them. As Rachel tried to crawl away, Harris lifted her by her hair and asked, “Do you believe in God?” “You know I do,” she answered.…
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A critical look at the charter schools amendment on the ballot this November in Kentucky
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The Kentucky legislature has approved placing a proposal to change the Kentucky Constitution on the November ballot. This proposed amendment would allow the General Assembly to provide funds for charter schools; the complete amendment reads as follows: [all bolding and underlining in original] AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of…
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Winchester . . . “the definition of small-town America”
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In our latest Voices of Winchester podcast, I sat down with Adam Kidd to discuss the past, present, and future of downtown Winchester. We talked about the restoration of downtown buildings, the high-side renovation project, the problem of the lack of affordable housing in Winchester, the vision of former city manager Mike Flynn, Adam’s vision…
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My Cat Thinks He is a God … And He Might Not Be Wrong
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I tried to pretend I didn’t hear the pitiful meows coming from the drainpipe under the front porch. I didn’t have the time, money, or patience to care for one more thing. I was doing well most days to keep the existing husband, daughter, business, dog, and cat alive. But when you live in the…
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Jeff’s Playlist: East/West
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Adra and I saw Bill Frisell perform in Louisville around the same time this was recorded. The show was good, and this live performance album released in 2005 is good too. Two weeks ago, Jeff’s Playlist featured Frisell in The Ginger Baker Trio. Frisell has played and recorded with a vast array of ensembles and…
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Reel Classics: Five Easy Pieces
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In a previous Reel Classics review of the film Easy Rider, we talked of how Jack Nicholson's role in that film revived his acting career. It led to the starring role in this edition of Reel Classics—Five Easy Pieces. We see him as Robert Eroica Dupea, a troubled soul trying to find out who he…
