Missouri Press Association

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

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.

09/21/2024

Congratulations to all of this year's Better Newspaper Contest winners.

09/21/2024

The video for this year's Newspaper Hall of Fame inductees is here:

09/21/2024

Congratulations to this year's Newspaper Hall of Fame inductees. Find pictures from the induction ceremony here: https://bit.ly/3ZD6RVL

09/20/2024

Photos from Missouri Press Association's Candidate Forums are here:

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