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On behalf of the progressive "FORWARD" movement, with a near-religious zeal that far exceeds the bellicose fervor liberals accuse conservatives of displaying, Obama supporters in the IRS went about the business of discriminating against social welfare groups as well as targeting those with opposing religious and political views.

If you happened to have been within earshot of the Cheapside Bar and Grill about 10 years ago, there is a good chance you discovered Angaleena Presley already at work on her title as member of the Pistol Annies.

First lady Michelle Obama, left, delivers a commencement speech at Eastern Kentucky University Saturday.

Even if you're not graduating - even if you don't know anyone who is graduating - you can't seem to get away from the graduation speeches this season.

From left are EKU team members Dylan Lakes, Cynthiana; Catherine Thompson, Versailles; Nichole Arbino, Cincinnati; Alex Carson, Falmouth; and Dawn Plunkett, Crittenden.

First lady Michelle Obama is urging Eastern Kentucky University graduates to apply the same resilience and hard work in school to their lives beyond campus and to seek out people with different beliefs.

With grace and enthusiastic sweetness, Ms. Madeline Moran let me off the hook. She scoffed at the notion that my lapsus calami had caused her any harm.

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. - RICHMOND - Two Kentucky law enforcement officers died in the line of duty last year, and their names were added Tuesday to the state's memorial for fallen officers at the state Department of Criminal Justice Training.

Carol Perkins: Great bands at Specks, Richmond, KY The college hangout near Eastern Kentucky University was a great place for students to go.

First lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address at Eastern Kentucky University; WKYT's Jordan Vilines takes a look at what Mrs.

It was a historic night at Eastern Kentucky University as the First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement speech to the graduating class.

First lady urges grads to reach out to those with different beliefs By Meghashyam Mali - 05/12/13 08:45 AM ET In a speech to graduates of Eastern Kentucky University on Saturday, first lady Michelle Obama urged them to reach out to those with different beliefs.

First lady Michelle Obama urged Eastern Kentucky University graduates on Saturday night to reach out to people with different political beliefs, saying the country would benefit from the conversations.

First lady Michelle Obama urged Eastern Kentucky University graduates on Saturday night to reach out to people with different political beliefs, saying the country would benefit from the conversations.

First lady Michelle Obama is urging Eastern Kentucky University graduates to apply the same resilience and hard work in school to their lives beyond campus and to seek out people with different beliefs.

On the day before First Lady Michelle Obama came to Eastern Kentucky University to celebrate its work with veterans, incoming President Michael Benson announced the first in a series of cuts for Eastern's beleaguered budget.

Traffic in Richmond is expected to be heavier than normal this weekend with Eastern Kentucky University commencement ceremonies and a visit by The First Lady Michelle Obama Saturday evening, not to mention that it's Mother's day weekend.

SOUTHWESTERN SENIOR TRIP: A group of Southwestern High School seniors traveled to New York City from March 17 to 22.

This year, First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver commencement addresses at Eastern Kentucky University, Bowie State University, and the Martin Luther King, Jr.

It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, that graduating students at Eastern Kentucky University get to experience first hand.