In the ‘90’s, a controversial new sport hits television and America can’t look away. 1993 was America’s first look at the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The sport had been first popular overseas. Mixed Martial Arts is a tournament format that incorporates karate, tae kwon do, wrestling and ju
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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is: Avoid being scammed
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Sometimes, despite other plans, a life takes on a life of its own. You might say that’s what happened to Butler County couple, Tommy Hines, Sr.
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“The Rich Man and Lazarus” (Luke 16:19-31) is an instructional story Jesus told the Pharisees, who were lovers of money” (16:14). It tells of a very wealthy, indulgent man who feasted daily, yet ignored the sick, hungry beggar laying at his front door. In the story, both men die.
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Recently, we have gone through some “little winters.” These cold snaps are most prevalent in the southern states and might have a different order or a different expected date depending on the location.
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The story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) is a childhood favorite. How can you not be drawn to a little man who climbs a tree to see Jesus? And then there’s that catchy song. But there are some lessons for grown-ups in the story.
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I’ve told you before that there was never any love lost between Garey’s dad, J.D., and me. I didn’t like the fact that he was so disrespectful to Garey’s mom, Aggie, and I really didn’t like the fact that he treated the rest of us like we were idiots.
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Only one chance to get it right: preparing to launch medical marijuana in Kentucky
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Who’s to blame for “realty” tv shows like The Bachelor?
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