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Storm anniversary reminds of local relief effort
It was five years ago this week that America was faced with one of its most terrible natural disasters. The impact of Hurricane Katrina was most harshly felt in the gulf states, but the storm’s im...
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Paul’s not-so-pressing issue is pressing to us
Since the beginning of 2010, more than 100 people have lost their lives to suspected drug overdoses in the 5th Congressional District. That isn’t a figure that we pulled out of the air, but one th...
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Smoking an issue that causes more harm than good
There are two sides to every debate, otherwise there would be no debate. When it comes to the debate over tobacco, there’s very little reason to have one. Over the past three weeks we’ve reported ...
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Conway’s silence on issues alarming
Since the May 18 primary election, we’ve heard a lot from U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Rand Paul. He’s opined on everything from the Civil Rights Act to the regulation of coal mining in Appalachia. B...
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More corruption allegations only serve to further the stereotype
When was the last time we conducted an election in which there was no vote buying allegedly taking place? We’re not sure either. It seems that with every election also comes the inevitable allegat...
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Dr. Paul may be in for a wake-up call
While he’s not afraid to speak his mind or give his opinions, Republican Senate nominee Rand Paul may have gone a little too far recently as he has pushed his smaller-government platform to ...
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With rate increase, power needs to remain on
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Now that Kentucky Power Company has been granted a rate increase, we hope that extra revenue can be put to good use. We still believe this rate request, made to the Public Service Commission short...
Hillbillies golf, really we do
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Actress Ashley Judd stirred the pot recently with some verbal pot shots at the coal industry in Appalachia, and more specifically those who partake in the practice of mountaintop removal mining. A...
NWP not the death nail, but may be the beginning
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Though the pro-coal interests in Appalachia are decrying the suspension of Nationwide Permit 21 –which expedited the permitting process for coal companies and allowed them to empty spoil into local...
While not the most desirable, nickel tax can bring new school to Perry
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In the coming months members of the Perry County Board of Education may have a decision to make in regard to higher taxes for residents of Perry County. The state budget approved by the legislatur...
Philanthropy bill provides financial hope for the future
by GERRY ROLL
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May 24 marked the beginning of a special called legislative session to pass an excruciatingly painful budget that nobody is happy about. As expected, it came with rallying cries for a compassionate...
Black Mountain should remain as it is
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Forget for a moment that there could be potential for water pollution. Forget for a moment that clear cutting could lead to added erosion. What would Kentucky be like if Black Mountain’s lower port...
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