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 attendees had been nominated by the public for their service to their rural ...

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 ...

The entrance to the Yellow Rose Estates mobile home park in Brownwood, Texas. The park is owned by an out-of-state corporation. (Photo by Jaime Adame) On a warm September day last year, I learned I ...

If you find yourself in a pinch for a last minute gift idea, our team came up with a number of thoughtful, and – for the most part – affordable gifts that should bring a smile to a loved one’s face.

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) According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...