The Hazard High School drama club circa 1968. Adviser Evangeline “Dang” Palmer is far left. The author, Dee Davis, is top right. (Via Facebook) At 17 I was the Santa Claus for the Walkertown section ...

Nestled behind the historic old courthouse in Heathsville, Virginia, population 126, stands Hughlett’s Tavern. It’s a charming white wooden structure with ...

Each year, new small-town Christmas stories enter the scene, aiming to put a fresh spin on a familiar formula. But which, if any, will stick?

Partners for Rural Impact (PRI) is a national organization focused on accelerating outcomes for rural children, bringing together leaders to put rural ...

When my mother died, friends showed up with cookies, casseroles and comfort – all of which I appreciated. But the meal that stood out was dropped off by a ...

This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A ...

On December 18, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration honored 14 Rural Innovators during an event at the White House. The attendees had been nominated by the public for their service to their rural ...

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Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) As the country continues to struggle with the ...