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The 2026 Better Newspaper Contest is OPEN

The 2026 Missouri Press Foundation Better Newspaper Contest template is now open and members can begin submitting entries. If you haven’t yet, gather your entries for this year’s contest now. … more

From MPA Staff | 1/26/26

Review: Take your InDesign skills to the next level

The Adobe Photo Ecosystem sessions worked through Thursday-Friday, Jan. 15-16, were recorded and can be rewatched anytime on Digiversity.tv. more

From MPA Staff | 1/23/26

Contest judging help needed for Arkansas Press Association

Want to gain some new ideas for reporting, photography, information graphics or editorial writing? We have the perfect opportunity for you by signing up to judge the Arkansas Press Association’s … more

1/20/26

Review: Check out Russell Viers' Photo Workshop

The Adobe Photo Ecosystem sessions worked through Thursday-Friday, Jan. 8-9, were recorded and can be rewatched anytime on Digiversity.tv. These videos capture the full Adobe Photo Ecosystem … more

From MPA Staff | 1/16/26

A-Mark Foundation returns with $15,000 for Missouri's best investigative reporting

Returning for 2026, the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Reporting will again recognize excellence in investigative reporting in the Show-Me State with winners receiving a portion of the $15,000 prize … more

From Missouri Press Staff | 1/5/26

MPA helping member papers get their kicks on Route 66

Route 66 played a significant role in Missouri’s history by serving as a transportation corridor that boosted economic growth, cultural exchange, and tourism across the state. Established in … more

By Chad Stebbins | 1/3/26

New rule could help reporters with obtaining court records

The Missouri Supreme Court issued an order on Dec. 16, 2025, changing the way redactions will work for court records, starting in July 2026. The new rules have some improvements that could benefit … more

By Dan Curry | 1/2/26

Let’s grow something wonderful together

I’d like to start 2026 by thanking you for entrusting me with the stewardship of an organization that means a great deal to me and one I truly believe in. I was flattered when I was first asked to … more

By Bryan Chester | 1/1/26

January 2026 Missouri Press News

From Missouri Press Staff | 1/1/26

Bryan Chester teaching his Chancellors in Leadership course on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at Lee Hills Hall in Columbia, Mo.

Bryan Chester is looking forward to MPA’s future

Instead of a story about himself, Bryan Chester, Missouri Press Association’s new 2026 president, would rather you read about how other publishers, editors, general managers and ad salespeople from … more

By Matthew Barba | 1/1/26

New member applications received

The Missouri Press Association has received an Active Membership application for The Independent Courier newspaper in Clarence. The publisher is James W. Johnston. The Independent Courier is an … more

From Missouri Press Staff | 12/31/25

Sell local sponsorship ads for upcoming Route 66 series

Here’s an exciting opportunity for you that will surely please your local advertisers. You can sell sponsorship ads that will run on the same page, or on the facing page, of Missouri Press' … more

From Missouri Press Staff | 12/23/25

Supreme Court of Missouri clarifies rules for redaction, public access to case documents

The Supreme Court of Missouri today acted to improve remote public access to case documents and provide greater clarity and uniformity in its application. Specifically, the … more

From the Missouri Supreme Court | 12/16/25

Are you ready for AI?

Listening to Austin Lewter’s webinar presentation to Missouri Press members on AI policy last month, it would seem the best way to prepare for artificial intelligence’s use is to get … more

By Matthew Barba | 12/12/25

AI — Create Your Policy, Know What You're Dealing With [Video]

From Missouri Press Staff | 12/12/25

Students from Owensville High School visited Missouri Press Association’s Columbia offices on Oct. 30 and learned about the history of the association and its role in promoting community journalism. Among the items they saw was the Journalist’s Creed affixed to the outside of the MPA building at the corner of Eighth and Locust streets in downtown Columbia.

From the classroom to the newsroom: Dutch Mill takes on J-School

Dutch Mill Staff and Caden Ely, [Owensville High School] senior class president, went on a field trip to the Missouri Press Association (MPA) in Columbia on Oct. 30 to tour the building and learn … more

By Abby Morgan, Arianna Baguio, Marissa Brenner, Lexis Manning and Loretta Hawkins | 12/5/25

Pre-Filing of Legislation for 2026 Session has Begun

The Missouri General Assembly began pre-filing legislation on December 1st for the 2026 Missouri Regular Legislative Session, which begins at noon on Wednesday January 7th in Jefferson City. As … more

From Clarkston Nelson, LLC | 12/4/25

Return to Jumbl for 2026 press passes

The process for requesting 2026 press cards will again be through Jumbl, Missouri Press’ association management platform. The press pass request form can be found at: https://bit.ly/492tR2P. … more

From Missouri Press Staff | 12/3/25

Missouri doing better than some of its neighbors in Medill report

In its annual State of Local News Report, the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University reports that the number of local news deserts in the U.S. jumped to record levels this year as … more

By Chad Stebbins | 12/3/25

The perfect gift for MPA’s Hotline Attorney

Here’s the holiday gift you can get your hotline attorney: Everyone please make a request to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for records. I am actively gathering as many examples of denied or … more

By Dan Curry | 12/2/25