Mosquitoes are one of nature’s deadliest creatures; awareness, precautions help
The Rural Blog During an average day, many people never think about mosquitoes, but perhaps the tiny arthropod deserves more…
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Al Cross’ distinguished career in journalism, education honored as he retires from UK
By Jenni Glendenning Institute for Rural Journalism After almost 20 years advocating for rural and community journalism in the College…
Publishers of The Crittenden Press receive Al Smith public service award, says newspapers must adapt
By Al Cross Institute for Rural Journalism The loss of community newspapers “has left our country ripe for an invasion…
Rural Blog: Rise in rural opiate addiction leading to increase in babies born addicted to drugs
The number of babies born suffering from opioid withdrawal, or neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), has increased from 1.2 per every…
Study: Talking to teens (especially girls) about sex can lead to safer behavior; here are some tips
As uncomfortable as it may be to talk about safe sex with a teenager, it can have a positive impact,…