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Signs of the 70's

By Larry Farmer · 2 years ago

Signs of the 70’s Ronald Reagan was elected President in 1980 and ushered in a conservative era which would last until the Obama presidency. I never saw it coming, but I should have. The signs ...

Fake News We hear a great deal these days about misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. It is leading some people to question the first amendment guarantee on freedom of expression. This is understandable; after all, ...

Greatest Basketball Game I Ever Witnessed

By Larry Farmer · 2 years ago

GREATEST BASKETBALL GAME I EVER WITNESSED The most memorable and exciting basketball game I have ever witnessed took place at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Friday, December 14, 1962. The contestants were Rexi Mundi (Evansville) and ...

Politics at Trinity High School

By Larry Farmer · 2 years ago

Politics at Trinity High School Those who know me realize I am a very conservative person politically. When I attended a teacher In-Service after being hired by Trinity High School in 1985 at age 39, ...

There is a problem with Ukraine

By Larry Farmer · 2 years ago

There is a problem with Ukraine There is something going on in Ukraine which is just not as it appears. Sophistication, complexity, and intrigue are the three best words to describe this beleaguered country. To ...

Rupp and Race

By Larry Farmer · 2 years ago

Rupp & Race A lot has been made over the years about the alleged racism of Adolph Rupp. The media has made a big to do over the issue for many decades. It has plagued ...

Calipari Needs To Go

By Larry Farmer · 2 years ago

Calipari Needs To Go Editor’s note: This article was written in March, 2021 The time has come for Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari to go. I don’t say this based on his ability as a ...

Joe B. Hall, RIP

By Larry Farmer · 2 years ago

Joe B. Hall (RIP) In many ways Joe B. Hall was the Rodney Dangerfield of college basketball. During his reign at Kentucky, there was an often repeated joke: “What do you get when you cross ...