Missouri Press Association
Serving Missouri Newspapers Since 1867
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You’ve heard the phrase, “We’re reinventing the airplane as we’re flying it.” For Missouri’s local news outlets that’s an apt mantra.
Publishers and editors around the state are feverishly reinventing the local news business even as they work overtime to get their community news delivered every week in print and online.
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By Chris Peck
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11/5/26
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Donald Eugene Warden, 88, fortified by the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 17, 1937, in …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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11/4/26
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Whether it’s zoning changes, hearings on school budgets and tax rates, property sales and foreclosure notices, or name changes and other court proceedings, public notices give Missourians a chance …
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By Chad Stebbins
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11/3/26
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This last month I was able to attend the meetings of the Northwest Press Association and the Ozark Press Association. It was good to meet many of you there. And I’m pleased to report that I can …
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By Dan Curry
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11/2/26
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In October, I channeled the spirit of Halloween (the actual spirit, not the pop-up shop) to run down a list of things that scare me and threaten our industry. In keeping with that theme, it seems …
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By Bryan Chester
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11/1/26
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From Missouri Press Staff
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11/1/26
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It was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when an armistice, an order to stop fighting, was issued during World War I.
Official peace wouldn’t be recognized until June …
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By Roxie Murphy/NIE Coordinator
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10/30/26
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The Missouri Press Association (MPA) and the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA) have filed a petition in Cole County Circuit Court against the Missouri State Highway Patrol, saying the agency is …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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10/19/26
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The Missouri Press Association has received two new member applications for consideration. Applications are for weekly newspapers in Shell Knob and Monroe City.
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From Missouri Press Staff
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10/9/26
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At least one Missouri newspaper is finding that livestreaming high school games and other community events is “incredibly profitable.”
According to publisher Isaiah Buse, the Houston Herald …
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By Chad Stebbins
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10/3/26
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The Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame grew by five this year as the 36th class of honorees was inducted during Missouri Press Association’s (MPA) 160th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Sept. 24-26, …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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10/2/26
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The question of how much surveillance a society can tolerate is on the collective front-burner. In September, Gov. Mike Kehoe issued an executive order putting limits on how Missouri law enforcement …
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By Dan Curry
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10/2/26
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From Missouri Press Staff
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10/1/26
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October seems like the right month to talk about things that scare us.
I thought about writing something about the convention this month, but by the time you read this, the convention will …
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By Bryan Chester
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10/1/26
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For her persistence, courage, and sheer determination to seize every opportunity to do meaningful reporting, Amanda Mendez, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Howell County News, Willow Springs, …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/27/26
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Missouri Press Association for a second year partnered with the A-Mark Foundation to award a total of $15,000 to Missouri journalists and news organizations. The A-Mark Foundation is a nonpartisan …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/26/26
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Winners of the 2026 Missouri Press Better Newspaper Contest were announced Saturday morning, Sept. 26, in Columbia as Missouri Press Association’s 160 th Annual Convention concluded.
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/26/26
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Congratulations to the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Inductees include Linda Geist, Ken Newton, Mará Rose Williams, Mark Maassen and Jean Maneke.
Videos shown during the …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/25/26
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Bryan Jones, publisher and owner of the Morgan County Statesman , Versailles, was elected president of the Missouri Press Association Friday, Sept. 25, during the 160th Annual Convention and Trade …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/25/26
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We’ve had a great start to Missouri Press Association’s 160 th Annual Convention and Trade Show. There’s more learning opportunities to come this afternoon, as well as honoring five very …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/25/26
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