Q&A: The Photographer Documenting Appalachian Poverty, And Resilience
Maddie McGarvey spent a decade and a half photographing one family in rural southeast Ohio. The photographs tell a story of difficulty and hope.
listen to our top stories each week
Yonder Radio 4/9/26 (Podcast version, no breaks) – Yonder Radio
Yonder Radio airs on the radio across rural America and online via podcast platforms. Listen and subscribe.
More news & analysis
EPA Launches a “Back-to-Basics” Blueprint to Help Rural Drinking Water Systems
The new program rescinds a Biden-era policy that the Trump administration called “nebulous” and which prioritized projects less relevant to rural areas.
Finding Cow Horn School
Mark R. Elliott investigates the mystery of his mother’s one-room school in Eastern Kentucky.
RAWtools South Turns Guns Into Garden Tools in the Mountain South
In Asheville, North Carolina, RAWtools South brings together blacksmiths, gun owners, and faith communities to transform surrendered guns into art.
Farm Bureau Plans Are a Less Pricey Alternative to ACA Coverage — With Trade-Offs
Fourteen states now allow health coverage through state farm bureaus. Though they generally share many features of Affordable Care Act marketplace plans, they aren’t insurance. Neither are they typically subject to federal or state health insurance requirements, and the benefits may be less generous or predictable than those of Obamacare plans.
Q&A: Rural Indiana’s State Rep Hopeful
The candidate for Indiana’s predominantly rural District 55 is attempting to flip a deep red county.
Yonder Radio: April 3, 2026
We’re talking about intergenerational health care, rural remote workers, a 50-mile canoe journey down the Hudson River, and TLC’s “Suddenly Amish,” this week on Yonder Radio.
Commentary: Philanthropies Need to Invest and Build Roots in Rural America
“If philanthropy wants rural insight at the table, it needs to make space at the table through remote work policies, satellite offices, and a commitment to hiring rural talent.”
FEATURED COVERAGE
Fuel the future of independent rural reporting.
We’re dedicated to keeping our reporting and newsletters free. But we need your help. Please consider getting involved and making a tax-deductible donation today. Thank you!
Broadband
More Rural Stories
Rural Counties: New Arrivals Offset Natural Declines for Fifth Consecutive Year
Rural America would have lost population last year were it not for in-migration.
Introducing Yonder Radio
Fresh every week, Yonder Radio brings listeners rural conversations with national reach.
ICE’s Warehouse Purchases Strip Tax Revenue From Communities
As the Trump administration ramps up anti-immigration violence, counties and municipalities lose tax revenue and face strain on local infrastructure.
Why A Rural Alabama Pastor Stayed in the Church of Christ
After being pushed out of his home church, Daniel Rogers resolved to discover what he believed in. Now he’s helping others do it too.
Disability Advocates Challenge Research Claiming Access to Disability Services Is Better in Rural Communities
According to the critics, both sample size and definitions of disability used in the study could be distorting the results.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.