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?

Carlos Miller is a college student who grew up in rural Taos, New Mexico, but he isn’t sure he’ll be able to come back to his ...

A direct lending program providing financial relief after a natural disaster could be eliminated if President-elect Donald ...

On December 18, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration honored 14 Rural Innovators during an event at the White House. The ...

The Rural Mental Health Resources Hub from Mental Health America was launched this past spring. The website provides rural ...

On a warm September day last year, I learned I was far from alone in finding a three-day eviction notice taped to the door of my home. “He's just been ...

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

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

As the country continues to struggle with the opioid epidemic, innovations in treatment and legal processes are critical.  In a three-part series ...

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 ...