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Learning the depth of our intolerance for free speech
By Billy Reed Last Monday, our nation was reeling as never before from the double whammy of a violent attack on our nation’s Capitol building, ... Read more
2 days ago by The Jessamine Journal.
Kentucky must face harsh realities to achieve racial equity
By Ashli Watts Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Although 2020 was the most difficult year many have ever experienced, it is safe to say that ... Read more
3 days ago by The Jessamine Journal.
Trip to civil rights museum one worth taking
As we prepare to observe the 92nd birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself reflecting on a trip that taught me ... Read more
1 week ago by Jeff Moreland.
WATERS: Impeach or legislate?
When Amber, my server at a central Kentucky restaurant where I stopped to work and get some breakfast recently, saw my computer open to the ... Read more
3 weeks ago by The Jessamine Journal.
2021: An uncharted adventure
As we boldly go where no one has gone before, we step into the future battle-fatigued, but hopeful and excited about a fresh start in ... Read more
3 weeks ago by The Jessamine Journal.
AT THE LIBRARY: New, improved curbside pickup service at the library
By Sarah Choate, Jessamine County Public Library JCPL is excited to introduce a new and improved way to pick up your items curbside. You can ... Read more
3 weeks ago by The Jessamine Journal.
EVANS: Dreaming of our kids’ futures
Most parents look at our children and we wonder exactly what kind of an adult life they are going to live. We picture what their ... Read more
3 weeks ago by The Jessamine Journal.
OUR VIEW: Traditions make the holiday special
Christmas means many different things to most people. But one special aspect of the holiday is how — if even for just a moment — ... Read more
1 month ago by The Jessamine Journal.
CARMICHAEL: The crazy old broad looks at 70
My 70th birthday was this week, but I didn’t celebrate the milestone. Yes, I’m grateful to have made it through another year when so many ... Read more
1 month ago by The Jessamine Journal.
MORELAND: An investment worth making
Since the arrival of COVID-19, the world has become a different place. Public events have been canceled, restaurants and other businesses have seen changes to ... Read more