KPA Winners

The Independent | Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2012 11:48 pm There are a lot of job skills that simply can’t be learned in a classroom, they have to be perfected in the field. Journalism is no exception as I’ve learned during the course of my short career. I got an... Read More →

The Independent | Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012 12:47 am There’s a famous line from the film “American Beauty” that is often repeated at my house with a heavy dose of sarcasm. “This country’s going straight to hell,” one of us will say with a gravely barking voice quoting Colonel... Read More →

CARRIE STAMBAUGH | The Independent| Friday, April 20, 2012 1:18 am I’m a member of the first generation of women who have been told from birth and always believed it to be absolutely true, “You can do, or be, anything you want to.” An Astronaut? Absolutely. A stay-at-home mom? Of... Read More →

This piece was recognized by the Kentucky Press Association in 2010. It was awarded First Place for Best Analytical/Enterprise Story in the Daily Class 2 category for the annual Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers Awards.   The Independent | Progress Edition 2009 ASHLAND Kentucky... Read More →

This series of articles was recognized by the Kentucky Press Association in 2006. The series of articles won 3rd Place for Best Investigative Series in the Daily Class 2 category.   Complaint triggers state investigation By CARRIE KIRSCHNER – THE INDEPENDENT | Posted:... Read More →