Appalachian writer Pauletta Hansel reads from her latest book of poetry Award-winning Appalachian poet, memoirist, and teacher Pauletta Hansel shares work from her latest book, Will There Also Be Singing? WEKU · May 15, 2024
Kentucky's Poet Laureate describes an Appalachian mother as her special day draws near In just a few short days mothers across Kentucky will be honored. Kentucky’s Poet Laureate offers his thoughts about an Appalachian mother’s recognition. WEKU · May 9, 2024
Advocating For The Protection And Development Of The Resource-Rich Tennessee River Valley Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council is a nonprofit that advocates for the preservation of this vulnerable natural environment and supports small businesses on their journey to attract tourists. International Business Times · May 2, 2024
Programs in eastern Kentucky and central Appalachia have received $17 million dollars from the ARC The money comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. WEKU · Apr 9, 2024
Hellboy Reboot 'The Crooked Man' Set For Fall Release Get ready for the new Hellboy reboot 'Hellboy: The Crooked Man' set in 1950s Appalachia, promising a fresh take on the iconic demon with a talented cast an... Top News · Apr 8, 2024
Fallout 76's new boardwalk empire shows just how far it's walked since 2018 Interview | Atlantic City is a semi-hostile holiday spot for the millions who love the West Virginian wasteland GamesRadar · Apr 8, 2024
Local, regional biologists discuss federal protections for rare Appalachan salamander The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last month that it would consider federal protections for a rare Appalachian reptile called the yellow-spotted woodland salamander. It comes as regional biologists have been advocating for it. WEKU · Feb 21, 2024
Two KY musicians connect African American music to mountain music of Appalachia and Kentucky Two KY musicians explore cultural connections between African American music and mountain music of Appalachia and Kentucky WEKU · Feb 14, 2024
Will Outdoor Recreation Save Appalachia? Smokestack-chasing is out. A diversified economy based on environmental protection is in. But will it work? Reason · Feb 10, 2024
‘I don’t see how it ends’: expert sounds alarm on new wave of US opioids crisis Dr Art Van Zee set out in the early 2000s to tell anyone who would listen how a powerful opioid was destroying lives. Two decades later, he’s still in disbelief The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2024
Saving a tree — and saving ourselves Science and community are uniting to rescue Appalachia's legendary tree species — unless it's rescuing us Salon · Dec 18, 2023
Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game review: "A world filled with superstition and real evil" Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game review: "A world filled with superstition and real evil" GamesRadar · Nov 9, 2023
2023 SOAR Summit gives Appalachians a chance to network This event brings together minds to help improve life in one of the most impoverished regions of the country. WEKU · Oct 16, 2023
‘A sacrifice zone’: East Palestine’s wastewater is flooding into this Ohio community Wastewater from the derailment site cleanup will be injected far underground in the foothills of the Appalachians The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023 Book Review: Rural Appalachian family’s dreams turn dark in new Ron Rash novel, `The Caretaker’ In a review of “The Caretaker,” Ron Rash’s first novel in seven years, Kendal Weaver writes that Rash has created a compelling drama of young lovers in rural Appalachia in the early 1950s
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Communities across Appalachia band together for first-ever 13-state Narcan distribution event An effort to destigmatize the use of overdose reversal drugs that started as a pilot in two West Virginia counties has expanded to all thirteen states in Appalachia this year
WEKU · Sep 13, 2023 At ARC annual gathering in Ashland, participants stress collaboration and the ‘ripple effect’ Gov. Andy Beshear and representatives of the 13 states in the Appalachian Regional Commission speak of the need for collaboration to build a positive ripple effect.
WEKU · Aug 28, 2023 Eastern Kentucky artists featured in 'The 606' exhibition Five artists with deep roots in Eastern Kentucky are featured in 'The 606" exhibition
The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2023 ‘It’s not just Appalachia’s problem’: imagining a future without coal The rhapsodic film King Coal blurs the lines of documentary and memorializes the coal culture that has shaped Appalachia
The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2023 From coal to kayaking: West Virginia’s miners turn to tourism to pay the bills Increasing number of workers in once profitable mining industry now employed in tourism in a stunning corner of Appalachia
WEKU · Jun 26, 2023 Appalachian women shine at Mountain Grrl Experience The Mountain Grrl Experience is an art and music event designed to promote the creativity of Appalachian women in a supportive environment.
Texas Observer · Jun 20, 2023 Community-Based Climate Justice on the Gulf Coast From Appalachia to Texas and Louisiana, new environmental justice reports highlight a community approach to climate justice.
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 Women’s Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver on creating ’empathy’ for the opioid crisis The writer took home the top prize for her Charles Dickens-inspired novel Demon Copperhead. By Prudence Wade.
The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2023 Protesters to march on White House as anger mounts over Appalachia pipeline Activists to gather in Washington to demand Joe Biden ‘reclaim his climate legacy’ by blocking 300-mile Mountain Valley pipeline
The Conversation · May 17, 2023 Barbara Kingsolver's 'Demon Copperhead' and the enduring devastation of the opioid crisis Barbara Kingsolver’s literary honors range from the National Book Prize of South Africa to the PEN/Faulkner Award.