By Ira Brashear
Posted on January 1, 0001 12:00 AM
The Carnegie Center for Literacy inducted six writers into its Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame during its inaugural ceremony last Thursday.
Robert Penn Warren, a native of Guthrie in Todd County, is one of the charter members.
The six authors chosen were Harriette Simpson Arnow, William Wells Brown,...
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Posted on January 1, 0001 12:00 AM
When Michael Breeding of Lexington set out to score his newest documentary about dark-fired tobacco, he knew he wanted a theme song to symbolize the hard-working farmers of south-central Kentucky, including Logan County. After months of searching for a theme, he stumbled on an original composition c...
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By Jim Turner
Posted on January 1, 0001 12:00 AM
A legendary supporter of athletics and athletes involved in Auburn and Logan County high school sports was honored on his 87th birthday Sunday, Jan. 6. Members of Auburn Baptist Church celebrated Billy Gaines Day during the morning worship service.
A 1943 graduate of Auburn High School, Bil...
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By Jim Turner
Posted on January 1, 0001 12:00 AM
January is a great month to be in the indoor fitness business. New Year’s Resolutions and cold weather make that truism a certainty. Keeping that uptick continuous as February, March, April and the sunny months arrive is the challenge.
If the past several months are any indication, Russellvil...
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By Jim Turner
Posted on January 1, 0001 12:00 AM
The death of General Norman Schwarzkopf in late December reminded Americans of a great American military figure who served his/their country for over 45 years. For one Logan Countian, it had special significance.
Jim Dauley of Lewisburg cherishes a letter and a gift he received from the man known a...
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