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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M.R. Grigsby

Oct 25
2 min

"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....

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M.R. Grigsby

Oct 24
2 min

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...

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A FISH A DAY? SALMON IS IT REALLY THAT GOOD?

M.R. Grigsby

Oct 15
4 min

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,...

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M.R. Grigsby

Oct 14
3 min

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...

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M.R. Grigsby

Oct 3
3 min

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...

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M.R. Grigsby

May 3
2 min

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...

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The Russian Kettlebell- Not another fitness fad.

M.R. Grigsby

May 1
3 min

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...

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The Need to Preserve Historical Documents: A Race Against Time

M.R. Grigsby

Apr 21
2 min

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...

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Rockcastle River Wildlife Management Area opens.

M.R. Grigsby

Apr 21
2 min

Rockcastle River Wildlife Management Area opens.

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Meditation: The Key to Mindfulness and Inner Peace

M.R. Grigsby

Apr 21
2 min

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,...

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M.R. Grigsby

Apr 19
4 min

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...

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M.R. Grigsby

Apr 19
1 min

Ferguson Medicine Man, Pylap Medekle

* Photo Courtesy of Rod Zimmerman, Somerset, KY

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Crime & Community Blotter - Somerset-Pulaski County: August 1921

jrgrigsby

Aug 25, 2021
8 min

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...

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jrgrigsby

Aug 23, 2021
10 min

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...

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jrgrigsby

Jul 23, 2021
8 min

Review of the Glock Model 43 subcompact

By Michael R. Grigsby The Glock Model 43 is a subcompact version of the larger Glock Model 19 and the compact Glock Model 26, only with a...

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