In historic shift, struggling Kentucky newspaper gets tax approval to become a nonprofit

The Woodford Sun, a newspaper that has long served its Versailles community, has taken a historic step towards financial sustainability by gaining tax approval to become a nonprofit organization. This move is crucial for local readers like Bob Rouse, who rely on the paper for updates on community events, school board actions, and local sports scores. The shift to a nonprofit model could help preserve local journalism, which is increasingly vital as many newspapers struggle to survive financially, highlighting a broader trend in the industry that affects local communities and their access to vital information.