rural journalism

The number of local news outlets is continuing to decline nationwide and in Kentucky, even as some philanthropists have committed hundreds of millions of dollars to support local news.

Printed newspapers sent out across Illinois push Republican talking points against Democrats just in time for election season. They're taking advantage of the erosion of local news.

Jennifer P. Brown knows how interesting, quirky, terrible and inspiring life in rural western Kentucky can be. Brown has been on the Kentucky New Era…