Arkansas Press Association

12/27/2024

In the final Arkansas Publisher Weekly of 2024, we remember those related to the Arkansas journalism and news media industry who have passed this year.

Full memorials for Bill Lewis and Werner Trieschmann, both of whom died this week, will be in next week's issue. We offer our condolences to their families.

Read the 2024 In Memoriam, plus more industry news, at
https://issuu.com/arkansaspress/docs/publisherweekly_12-26-2024

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas from our APA family to yours.

12/23/2024

Doug Wallace of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has been in advertising sales since 1984, and as you can imagine, has seen a lot.

You can read his insights, plus more industry news, in the most recent Arkansas Publisher Weekly at https://issuu.com/arkansaspress/docs/publisherweekly_12-19-2024

12/13/2024

We know how to board meeting.

12/13/2024

New Jonesboro Sun Editor Jilllianne Moncrief has big plans for the future of the venerable Craighead County publication.

You can read our profile on Moncrief, plus find more industry news, in the most recent Arkansas Publisher Weekly at
https://issuu.com/arkansaspress/docs/publisherweekly_12-12-2024

12/12/2024

Today’s stories are tomorrow’s keepsakes. 🗞️

We loved seeing the excitement of Jack Bryant of Helena when he realized he’d “made the paper” after a successful hunt with his dad.

12/09/2024

Join APA and the Arkansas Broadcasters Association next Wednesday, December 18, at 1:30 p.m. for a Zoom seminar on the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Register today! Email [email protected].

12/09/2024

Britt Talent, who has owned and published the Cleveland County Herald since 2002, is deeply committed to covering Rison and the surrounding areas.

You can read our profile on him, plus more industry news, in the most recent Arkansas Publisher Weekly at https://issuu.com/arkansaspress/docs/publisherweekly_12-6-2024

12/06/2024

As will the whole journalism community in Arkansas.

Bud Walton Arena will miss you, Bob.

12/04/2024

Tis the season. 🗞️🌟🗞️

12/03/2024

If you support a free press, please give today!

Newspapers in Arkansas and nationwide are imperative to democracy. This we are raising money for the Arkansas Newspaper Foundation to support legislative efforts of the Arkansas Press Association to ensure the Freedom of Information Act remains strong and to increase newspaper educational opportunities.

Whether you donate $5 or $500, your donation WILL make an impact. Every donation helps.

You can donate through the Facebook button below or directly to ANF via https://arkansaspress.org/product/anfdonation/. Thank you for your support!

11/28/2024

"By preserving the newspapers, documents and art of Arkansans, we are substantiating the significance of those generations who built the industry and infrastructure and paved the way for Arkansas to be what it is today."

This week, we spoke to Katie Atkins of the Arkansas State Archives about the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project. You can read our conversation, as well as more industry news, in the most recent Arkansas Publisher Weekly at https://issuu.com/arkansaspress/docs/publisherweekly_11-27-2024

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/22/2024

The Forrest City Times-Herald and the Courier-Index in Marianna are under local ownership again following their purchase by Johnson Media earlier this month.

You can read all about it, plus more industry news, in the most recent Arkansas Publisher Weekly at https://issuu.com/arkansaspress/docs/publisherweekly_11-21-2024

11/21/2024

Three associated with APA were selected for inclusion in the 2024 Arkansas 250, an index of the state's most influential business and community leaders. Thank you, Arkansas Business for recognizing these leaders in our field.

11/21/2024

Happy birthday to Terri! 🎉

She’s easy to celebrate.

11/21/2024

Apply today!

11/18/2024

Glenda Arnett-Tripp has seen a lot of changes over her 57-year-long career at the Monroe County Argus in Brinkley.

You can read her insights, plus more industry news, in the most recent Arkansas Publisher Weekly at https://issuu.com/arkansaspress/docs/publisherweekly_11-14-2024