Voice of the People

Make the most of precaution and cancellations

It began Thursday as a surreal day of caution and cancellations. Everything from church gatherings to the NCAA…

Opinion

Do your part to ‘flatten the curve’ of COVID-19 and save lives

You may have heard the term “flatten the curve” in recent days, concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a…

Opinion

Detailing what Kentucky’s proposed budget funds

By DANIEL ELLIOTT State Representative House Bill 352 is the $23 billion, two-year, state executive budget, which was…

Opinion

Poor firearm safety puts Kentucky kids at risk

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger Kentuckians could be doing a lot better when it comes to gun safety. A recent…

Opinion

Lawmaker deals blow to government transparency

By STEVE STEWART Guest columnist The infamous “sewer bill” that brought scorn to Kentucky legislators a couple of…

Opinion

Transparency training bill is a good start, but it could be even better

By AMYE BENSENHAVER Guest columnist A bit of good news: Sen. Rick Girdler (R-Somerset) introduced Senate Bill 162…

Opinion

Now is the time to prepare for severe weather

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger With the recent tornadoes that struck parts of Southern Kentucky and Tennessee, and the heavy…

Opinion

Thanks to those who support Wilderness Trace Child Development Center

I am a physical therapist who has been involved with Wilderness Trace Child Development Center, either as a…

Opinion

Nonprofits need real financial support and accountability to succeed

By ELAINE WILSON-REDDY Contributing columnist I have worked in different capacities in the non-profit, tax-exempt world for 17…

Opinion

Residency restriction on open records would be ineffective, harmful

By AMYE BENSENHAVER Guest columnist With the renewed threat of a “residency requirement” for use of the Kentucky…