Conversation with Mississippi State Senator Robert L. Jackson

In our most recent conversation, Center for Rural Strategies board member Erickson Blackney speaks with Mississippi State Senator Robert Jackson about Covid-19, Rep. John Lewis, and the Mississippi state flag.

What Rural Communities Need to Know about Data Centers

February 5, 2026 No Comments

Join us online 2 p.m. ET March 4 for a 90-minute interactive session “What Rural Communities Need to Know about AI Data Centers” designed to cut through the noise and help rural practitioners and community members understand what’s currently disputed about data center impacts.

Let’s Talk: At your event or at the local diner, we want to connect in 2026

January 22, 2026 No Comments

Why Rural Assembly is hitting the road in 2026—and how you can invite us to your community.

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Seeking candidates for Rural Assembly Program & Communication Coordinator

January 15, 2026 No Comments

We are thrilled to be growing our team here at Rural Assembly! Applications are open now for the Program and

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Become a 2026 Everywhere Site Partner

January 13, 2026 No Comments

Rural Assembly is seeking 30 local partners to host a community gathering during the week of July 23-30. Held in

Q&A with Morning Connections community member Jess Limbird

January 8, 2026 No Comments

Hear about Morning Connections from participant Jess Limbird.

Drawing Resilience: Winter Narrative

December 10, 2025 No Comments

Nhatt Nichols writes about how the winter is a season of stories.