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Security Matters Blogspot
Each month we dig deep into Pulaski County's past to learn more about violent crimes that impacted our society. We select a murder or a mystery and tell the story in our Hometown Murders & Mysteries blogposts below. We also blog about products that interest us and happenings in our local community.
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The rise of mechanized medicine: Does it provide a higher quality of care or is it a hindrance?
The last few years since the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 have led to many changes in our personal lives and how society functions....
M.R. Grigsby
May 12, 20246 min read
What is the Mormon Church?
by Michael R. Grigsby | Editor | November 10, 2023, 9:00 AM EST (C) 2025 Ammon and King Lamoni, by Scott M. Snow Somerset, Kentucky---...
M.R. Grigsby
Nov 10, 20233 min read
"Ghostbusters" - A Reboot That Strikes an Eerie Chord
The 2016 reboot of the classic "Ghostbusters" franchise is a film that raised high expectations and garnered significant controversy....
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Ghostbusters" (1984) - A Classic That Still Busts with Laughter and Charm
The original "Ghostbusters," directed by Ivan Reitman, is a timeless classic that has not only stood the test of time but continues to...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Battling Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Achieving Success.
Imposter Syndrome: a term coined in the late 1970s by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes, has become a common affliction in...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 24, 20232 min read
A FISH A DAY? SALMON IS IT REALLY THAT GOOD?
Salmon is a reddish-colored fish with a pleasant flavor that contains a class of fats that are positive for health, omega-3 fatty acids,...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 15, 20234 min read
Secure your stuff! Student or Public Gym Goer
Anyone who has been involved in the fitness trend, or involved in athletics with themselves, family members, or children, knows the high...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 14, 20233 min read
Exploring Law Enforcement Use of Force Training: Methods, Challenges, and Accountability
The use of force by law enforcement officers is a critical and contentious aspect of their duties. To ensure public safety while...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Gaboon adder (The Gaboon Viper)
The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is a large and highly venomous snake in sub-Saharan Africa's rainforests and savannas. It is known for...
M.R. Grigsby
May 3, 20232 min read
The Russian Kettlebell- Not another fitness fad.
The Russian girya (ги́ря, plural ги́ри giri) has been in existence since the 18th century. The use of such weights by circus strongmen is...
M.R. Grigsby
May 1, 20233 min read
The Need to Preserve Historical Documents: A Race Against Time
In today's information-driven world, we must emphasize the importance of preserving historical documents more than ever. Historical...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Rockcastle River Wildlife Management Area opens.
Photo Tommy Baker (C) 2023 With a new announcement in the Spring 2023 issue of Kentucky Afield Magazine. The Kentucky Department of Fish...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Meditation: The Key to Mindfulness and Inner Peace
In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become common occurrences in our lives. We are constantly juggling between work,...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Ghost of Soules Chapel
Soules Chapel, an abandoned Methodist church, stands about four miles from Somerset, nestled in a valley just off Ky. 80 and a short...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 19, 20234 min read
Ferguson Medicine Man, Pylap Medekle
* Photo Courtesy of Rod Zimmerman, Somerset, KY This article was written by Michael R. Grigsby, one of the news editors for LCTI, LLC....
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Crime & Community Blotter - Somerset-Pulaski County: August 1921
Looking back 100 years! The articles and news bites in this blogpost examine the safety and security challenges our community and leaders...
jrgrigsby
Aug 25, 20218 min read
Somerset In The News: August 15, 1924
LCTI will post snippets of local news and history from various reporting and research outlets to share with our community for the sole...
jrgrigsby
Aug 23, 202110 min read
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