Sarah Melotte

Rural communities in the South are the most vulnerable to harmful effects of natural hazards

Christian County ranks among the most vulnerable, according to an analysis from The Daily Yonder.

By Sarah Melotte

Commentary: The Trump administration’s attempt to wipe public data is censorship. Here’s why that’s dangerous.

A federal judge ordered Trump to restore deleted websites after a purging rampage.

By Sarah Melotte

Commentary: The human side of canvassing in a small town

By Sarah Melotte

Grants for small towns and rural areas focus on enhancing civic life

The Trust for Civic Life is a new funding collaborative that will support the “ordinary” activities that build stronger communities.

By Sarah Melotte

‘Victuals’ offers a reverential guide to Appalachian cooking

The food and stories in Ronni Lundy’s book “Victuals: An Appalachian Journey, with Recipes” affirm the region’s past and present in vivid color.

By Sarah Melotte

Despite legal changes, women still face barriers to inheriting farmland

The most straightforward route for some women to enter agriculture may still be to marry a man who farms, says one researcher. But scholars and community groups are exploring more equitable solutions.

By Sarah Melotte