A coal mine was the first to wreck the land. Now activists want to keep another extractive industry from taking root there: prisons.

Part 1. How the fall of the coal industry changed politics in eastern Kentucky: The decline of coal jobs caused economic collapse in eastern Kentucky. In the 1970s, Pike County was one of the ...

A prominent benefit concert, which features top music names and benefits Appalachian nonprofit efforts, is relocating to Boyd County, Kentucky. Healing Appalachia, produced by the charity Hope in the ...

ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - After five years of concerts in West Virginia, Healing Appalachia is moving to Kentucky in 2025.

A coal mine was the first to wreck the land. Now activists want to keep another extractive industry from taking root there: ...

The world’s largest recovery-based music festival and one of the most beloved events in Appalachia will bring hope to Eastern Kentucky this year. The 2025 ...

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Boyd County, Kentucky, is setting the stage for a music festival to move across state lines. Healing Appalachia is the world’s largest recovery-based music festival, which ...

Boone Docs Film Festival, showcasing short documentaries focused on the people who live and work in Appalachia, expands this ...

After five years in West Virginia, the world's largest recovery-based music festival is bringing hope to the hills of eastern ...

Boone Docs Film Festival, showcasing short documentaries focused on the people who live and work in Appalachia, expands this ...

Hundreds of companies, nonprofits and other interest groups chipped in to spend almost $28.2 million in 2024 to influence the Kentucky state legislature.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Virginia. Visit 21 remarkable landmarks that showcase the region's heritage and ...