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Nothing says mistletoe and candy canes like the post-card-perfect small towns that populate American holiday movies. The best small town in the best ...

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 ...