Missouri Press Association

02/01/2025

The Southeast Missouri Press Association held a Sales Boot Camp on Thursday, Jan. 30 in Cape Girardeau. The free sales training was provided by Mark Millsap, executive director of the Tennessee Press Association. The 30 people in attendance came away with some great ideas and new approaches to serving their advertisers.

01/24/2025

01/24/2025

New Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger was a featured speaker at MPA's Day at the Capitol. Wasinger said his first job was delivering the Hannibal Courier-Post when he was 8 or 9 years old. He would also collect money for subscriptions and remembered how people would count out their change so they could continue receiving their local paper. Wasinger said when asked by MPA Executive Director Mark Maassen if he would speak to the MPA delegation, he instructed his staff to schedule it in blue ink rather than in pencil. "This event was not going to be erased from our calendar," he said, emphasizing his connection to the press. (Photo by John Hacker/The Joplin Globe)

01/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended Missouri Press Association's Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City.

Also, thank you to our morning speakers, which included Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, Lt. Gov. David Wasinger and Speaker of the House Jonathan Patterson.

Finally, a special thank you to Gov. Mike Kehoe and First Lady Claudia Kehoe for having us at the Governor's Mansion for lunch and taking the time to answer questions.

01/20/2025

Please join us to Celebrate! RSVP to [email protected] by Tuesday, January 21 by 5PM!

01/17/2025

Today is the last day to register for MPA Day at the Capitol next week, please join us! https://mopress.jumbl.app/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/2?_ga=2.49324134.1183326700.1737060715-1458697534.1732024027

01/15/2025

Make your voice heard! Register for the MPA Annual Day at the Capitol Today! https://mopress.jumbl.app/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/2

01/06/2025

https://www.semissourian.com/news/gary-rust----community-champion-elected-leader-and-founder-of-rust-communications----dies-at-89-3ce13244

Gary W. Rust, founder of Rust Communications and a visionary leader in the media industry, passed away at 89. His legacy includes a thriving newspaper business, impactful civic service, and a strong family foundation.

01/02/2025

We are sad to learn of the passing of former newspaper publisher Rogers Hewitt, who also served as president of Missouri Press Association in 1980.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Bethel Christian Church in Bethel, MO.

Visitation will be held from 9 am to 11 am on Saturday at the church.

Burial will follow after the service at the Shelby Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Neighbors Helping Neighbors or Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

Full obituary information can be found here:

View William Rogers Hewitt's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/03/2024

Please consider a gift to the Missouri Press Foundation on Giving Tuesday! To give today, please visit mopress.networkforgood.com

10/23/2024

10/17/2024

10/17/2024

Ozark Press Association is holding its annual meeting today in Willow Springs. Check out these adorable table centerpieces! Others around the room feature mastheads from various OPA member newspapers.

09/24/2024

Ozark Press meets Oct. 17. Register today!

Sessions include discussions on endorsing political candidates, maximizing legal revenue, understanding AI, covering non-traditional sports and facilitating community forums.

Don’t miss this chance to network with your fellow OPA members on a day that concludes with a historical tour!

Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Ferguson Building
121 East Main Street
Willow Springs, MO 65793

Registration information and the agenda for the meeting can be found here: https://mopress.com/ozark-press-meets-oct-17-register-today/

EARLY REGISTRATION EFFECTIVE until 4 P.M. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 — Cost is $40; $30 each additional person.

REGISTER BY 4 P.M. Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 — Cost is $50; $40 each additional person.