A rural town in Indiana made national headlines in 2015 when 235 individuals of the town’s population of 4,100 were diagnosed with HIV. Since then, ... Read This Post
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Kentucky Horseshoeing School
Horseshoeing is an art that dates back more than two thousand years. Today, some of the world’s best farriers are being trained in right here ... Read This Post
Selling to Amazon from Eastern Kentucky
From a side road outside of London, Kentucky, one small business is selling over 600 products, from oyster crackers to eyeliner, through Amazon to ... Read This Post
Appalachia’s New Day: Violence Prevention
A new Eastern Kentucky program aims to address high rates of domestic and sexual violence in the region through education and conversation. The ... Read This Post
A Starry Eyed Entrepreneur
Kentuckian Jacquelyn Abrams is a renowned permanent makeup artist. After spending a few minutes listening to her talk about her business, you ... Read This Post
Hemphill Community Center – Neon, Kentucky
Hemphill Community Center, located in Neon, Kentucky – a former coal camp – has provided a gathering place by hosting music, dancing and arts ... Read This Post
Ballew Estates
Tiffany Bellfield is a third generation Madison County farmer. She is the part owner of Ballew Estates, a 26-acre farm located in Waco, Kentucky, ... Read This Post
Host “How to Airbnb” Training
We are now looking for communities interested in hosting the “How to Airbnb” training program. In this program, participants learn the skills they ... Read This Post
Solar in London, Kentucky
Mountain Association’s energy team began working with Kentuckians for the Commonwealth’s London field office several years ago to create a ... Read This Post
For Paws Unleashed – Richmond, Kentucky
For Paws Unleashed is a pet boarding and grooming facility set on 10 acres outside of Richmond, Kentucky. It was founded by Ashley Renton in 2008 when ... Read This Post
Eastern Kentucky Groceries Save On Energy Costs, Keep Doors Open
A thriving grocery store is central to having a community where residents want to live, work and play. However, with an average net profit of 2.2%, ... Read This Post
Appalachia’s New Day: Trail Towns in Eastern Kentucky
More than 100 years ago, the small Magoffin County community of Royalton was buzzing with excitement about the construction of a new railroad line. ... Read This Post
