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Why Local Journalism Matters

A newspaper with the headline Local News
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A newspaper with the headline Local News

In this episode of More to the Story, Dylan Henson speaks with longtime Rutherford County journalist Jean Gordon about the changing landscape of local journalism and why community news still matters. Gordon reflects on her decades covering Rutherford County through newspapers, including the Rutherford County News and the Daily Courier, sharing stories about reporting on tragedy, documenting community history, and earning public trust.