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Stories of Appalachia

Together, we can change the narrative.

The images of Appalachia most often seen by national audiences are rooted in well-established stereotypes. But we know better. And the people we serve in Eastern Kentucky know better.

The Mountain Association and many of our partners have worked for decades to amplify and tell more truthful stories about Appalachia that are layered and complex. We work with local and national media to tell these stories, and regularly share pieces through our newsletter, social media outlets and community networks. We also engage in research and advocacy for policy change, pulling together and distilling information to help Eastern Kentuckians better understand how their everyday lives could be impacted by decisions at the state and federal level.

On this page, you will find stories about the Mountain Association’s clients and about ordinary Eastern Kentuckians doing extraordinary things to transform their communities – from working for racial equity and food access, to Appalachian youth and business owners leading the way. These pieces serve as a window into a more complex, and therefore more accurate, picture of Eastern Kentucky.

To learn more about this work, please contact Ariel Fugate, Communications Manager, at ariel@mtassociation.org.

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Eastern KY Moms Help Their Communities Become More Accessible

“There are days I would move a mountain to make sure my kids got everything they needed,” Courtney ... Read This Post

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In Second Decision, Regulators Protect Kentucky Power Customers from Footing Bill for Cryptomining Company

Thank you to our partners at Earth Justice for putting together this release about the second of two ... Read This Post

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Lending

Drop, Sauce & Roll: German Food Truck Serves Up Unique Noodles

Mark Vogt lives in Irvine, Kentucky, a beautiful town on the banks of the Kentucky River. Like ... Read This Post

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More than 75 Community Members Shared Input on New Project in Downtown Hazard

On August 9, 2023, staff from the Mountain Association talked with more than 75 community members ... Read This Post

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In Second Decision, Regulators Protect Kentucky Power Customers from Footing Bill for Cryptomining Company

Thank you to our partners at Earth Justice for putting together this release about the second of two cases regarding power discounts for crypto mining ... Read This Post

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Lending

Drop, Sauce & Roll: German Food Truck Serves Up Unique Noodles

Mark Vogt lives in Irvine, Kentucky, a beautiful town on the banks of the Kentucky River. Like many small-town residents, he was always wishing ... Read This Post

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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million to Support Disaster Recovery in Eastern Kentucky

The Economic Development Administration recently announced an award of $1.2 million for disaster recovery in Eastern Kentucky following the 2022 ... Read This Post


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Lending

Eastern Kentucky Nonprofit Provides Alternatives to Predatory Loans

From the catchy jingles to the flashy signs, payday lenders are easy to find in most communities across Kentucky and the nation. Unfortunately, these ... Read This Post

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Energy

Kentucky Rejects Controversial Subsidies for Cryptomining Company

Thank you to our partners at Earthjustice for putting together this media release regarding this victory! FRANKFORT, KY — The state of Kentucky’s ... Read This Post

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Training & Ideas

More than 75 Community Members Shared Input on New Project in Downtown Hazard

On August 9, 2023, staff from the Mountain Association talked with more than 75 community members who came out to share their thoughts on our downtown ... Read This Post


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LGE-KU Wants You to Pay $1.4 Billion for Two New Fossil Fuel Plants

This is an op-ed that ran in August 2023. A $1.4 billion infrastructure request to be paid for by Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky ... Read This Post

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Leslie County Animal Shelter Saves on Power Bills to Save More Animals

Through the thick of COVID isolation, many families looked to animals for joy in a time when there wasn’t much enough to go around. Unfortunately, ... Read This Post

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Mary Breckinridge’s Vision for Appalachian Medical Care Turns 100 Years Old

Exactly 100 years ago, Mary Breckinridge began traveling the hills of Eastern Kentucky on horseback to explore what medical services were like in the ... Read This Post


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Announcements

Equity Progress Update #3

The Mountain Association works to support a just and sustainable transition to a new economy in post-coal Appalachia. We know that a transition such ... Read This Post

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Lending

Get The Humble Hippie Experience in the Red River Gorge

As long as humankind has been building structures, we’ve been exploring various geometries. There is one structure design that stands apart from ... Read This Post

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Community Development

Breathitt County-Based Radio Station Celebrates 75 years On Air

Nearly 100 years ago, Dr. Lela G. McConnell founded Mount Carmel in Breathitt County, Kentucky, an elementary and high school focused on the ... Read This Post


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