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Coinciding presidential inauguration makes MLK Day special for many in Stanford
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — While Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is celebrated every year, this time around the federally recognized holiday held special significance for many in Lincoln County. The coinciding of President Barack Obama's second inauguration...Tags: Elections, Mitt Romney, Civil Rights, Justice and Rights, Barack Obama
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Democratic society dying in the U.S.
The French philosopher Alexis de Toqueville (1805-1859) had many interesting things to say about democracy. One of the most noteworthy being: “The American people will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the people with the...Tags: Mammogram, U.S. Congress, Lobbying, Fiscal Cliff, Family Planning
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Controversial display in Hustonville draws national attention
scollins@amnews.comHUSTONVILLE — A man in Casey County is receiving national attention after displaying a statue of President Obama eating watermelon in his front yard. Initially, Danny Hafley said the statue in his yard was a white mannequin created to “...Tags: YouTube, Arts and Culture, Arts, Barack Obama, Sculpture
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Hitting the road
ben@theinteriorjournal.comSTANFORD — Not everyone likes it when a black cat crosses their path, but since Black Cat Rescue crossed paths with the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, it’s been good news for the county’s stray dogs. Black Cat Rescue is part of a...Tags: Mount Vernon, Human Interest, Pets
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More concerned with poverty than 'cliff'
I’m so sick of hearing Republicans and Democrats in Congress argue about taxes and this “fiscal cliff” garbage. I’m fed up to the gills with a divided government, where absolutely nothing gets done for the people. No one talks...Tags: Republican Party, U.S. Congress, Democratic Party, Poverty, Fiscal Cliff
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GUEST COLUMN: Kentucky's new test leaves many questions unanswered
Contributing WriterGrand Canyon-esque gaps in math scores. Praise for poorly performing schools. Failed top-down policies. So far, the developing story being told by the initial batch of results from Kentucky’s new testing system suggests that our public education...Tags: Public Schools, Students, Charter Schools, Science and Technology, Teaching and Learning
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UK Basketball: Former Duke star Laettner considers Calipari 'a great coach'
larry@amnews.comATLANTA — Former Kentucky star Jeff Sheppard and Duke standout Christian Laettner combined forces at a fundraiser Tuesday before the Kentucky-Duke game in the Georgia Dome to help raise $10,000 in honor of Dick Vitale for the V Foundation to use for...Tags: Christian Laettner, Georgia Dome, John Calipari, Dick Vitale, NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
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Pet Corner: Euthanasia a tough, but sometimes necessary decision for pet owners
Pets are similar to people in many ways. They can have most of the same types of medical conditions as people. Consequently, like people, some pets live long enough to die of natural causes related to old age. However, others will become ill prematurely....
Tags: Arthritis, Euthanasia, Pets, Medical Procedures and Tests
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54th District state representative race pits Harmon against Harmon
dbrock@amnews.comChallenger Barry Harmon says area needs representation Boyle County Jailer Barry Harmon said there are many reasons he decided to take on a four-term incumbent for the 54th District state representative seat, but one of the main things that spurred him...Tags: Government, Religion and Belief, Behavioral Conditions, Parties and Movements, Baptist
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Voters in 2nd confused about ballot
dbrock@amnews.comAfter months of brutal attack ads from 6th District U.S. Representative candidates Ben Chandler and Andy Barr glutting the Lexington television airwaves, many area voters are understandably confused when they are told they won't be voting for either...Tags: David Lewis, Al Capone, Barack Obama, Abortion, Libertarian Party
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Small crowd greets anti-abortion activists in Danville
smojica@amnews.comHealth care professionals and religious leaders joined forces with a visiting minister from California to speak out against abortion at a rally Saturday in front of the Boyle County Courthouse. Rives Grogan, who along with parishioner Frank Cruz was...Tags: Religion and Belief, Obstetrics, Wars and Interventions, Medical Specialization, Abortion
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Government should protect all citizens
Malai Yousufzai said, “I don’t mind if I have to sit on the floor at school. All I want is education. And I am afraid of no one.” On Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Taliban shot this 14-year-old Pakistani girl on her way home from school because...Tags: Elections, Republican Party, Pakistan, Barack Obama, Amnesty International
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