December 2008 Archives

2008 has been a year filled with loss.
For many -- the loss of a job, or loss of confidence, perhaps the loss of a loved one.
We cover these stories everyday. But 2008 will always to me be the year that I lost my brother, Rick Arnold, who died March 6, 2008.

Every tragedy is unique - but Rick's sudden and unexpected death helps me understand the tragedies we cover. >> Continue reading: My brother's final Christmas wish

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Here is more information on the retail store medical clinic boom in Louisville.

The Commonwealth Fund studywas just released.

Kroger has these The Little Clinicsopen in Louisville.

And, Walgreens has >> Continue reading: Doc-in-a-boxes booming in Louisville

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Mitch McConnell just spoke on the Senate floor (10:30am) here's the official release..

McConnell Statement on Status of Auto Legislation

'But let me be clear: there will be no vote on this legislation today. On a bill this critical, with so much taxpayer money at stake, we cannot rush this through without adequate review'

>> Continue reading: McConnell: No vote on auto bailout today

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The 51 people laid off Wednesday includes columnists, pressmen and people in circulation, sales, IT, graphic design and accounting. One name particularly lamented is Mark Schneider, a respected researcher. But, it also appears that few others in the newsroom are affected. And, I'm told all four arts critics still have their jobs.

As with any layoffs, my thoughts are with the CJ employees who got the bad news on Wednesday. And...

>> Continue reading: Courier-Journal layoffs implications

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Letter to the staff from Arnold Garson, President and Publisher, The Courier-Journal

As you know from earlier communications, all Gannett newspapers are in the process of significantly reducing expenses to bring our expenses in line with our revenue base, which has been hard-hit by the overall economic situation.

At The Courier-Journal, we have taken every reasonable step we can think of to reduce costs in non-payroll areas. No...

>> Continue reading: CJ confirms layoffs - letter from Publisher

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Watch tonight's 5:30pm newscast fof what's going on inside the Louisville Courier-Journal. A source inside the paper tells me that several recognizable names are leaving.

One of them is long time Kentucky columnist Byron Crawford who is taking a combination buyout/early retirement. However, Art & Design writer Diane Heilenman tells me rumors of her departure are untrue.

The source says a 10% payroll cut appears to be abou...

>> Continue reading: Cutbacks at the Courier-Journal

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Just got this release from the FIsh & Wildlife Service...

>> Continue reading: Whooping Crane Update - Dec. 1, 2008

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