Missouri Press Association
Serving Missouri Newspapers Since 1867
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In a day and age when we see announcements of newspaper closures all too often (not very many in Missouri, though!), it’s refreshing to hear about papers being purchased because they are still …
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By Chad Stebbins
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10/3/25
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Missouri Press Association partnered this year 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 nonprofit …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/18/25
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Missouri Press Association was proud to present a wide variety of speakers at the 159 th Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Wildwood.
Thank you to all of our speakers and presenters during the …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/16/25
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Winners of the 2025 Missouri Press Better Newspaper Contest were announced Saturday afternoon, Sept. 13, in Wildwood as Missouri Press Association’s 159th Annual Convention concluded.
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/13/25
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The four newest members of the 2025 Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame were inducted Friday, Sept. 13, at the Wildwood Hotel during the Missouri Press Association's 159th Annual Convention and …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/13/25
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The Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame’s ranks have grown by four with the induction of the 35th class of honorees during Missouri Press Association’s 159th Annual Convention and Trade Show …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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9/12/25
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Thanks to the efforts of Mayor Jackie Soptic and CherryRoad CEO Jeremy Gulban, Trenton and Grundy County once again have a newspaper.
The Trenton Telegraph , a community-owned weekly, was set to …
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By Chad Stebbins
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9/3/25
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Five acclaimed photojournalists will expand the ranks of the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame during a Thursday, Nov. 13 induction ceremony at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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8/18/25
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This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to complete a 10-week reporting internship with the Jefferson City News Tribune , as a part of the Rural Missouri Newspaper Scholarship.
I must …
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By Alyssa Fitzgerald/Rural Missouri Newspaper Scholarship Recipient, 2022
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8/6/25
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Nothing is worse than a community losing its newspaper. That appeared to be the case in Plattsburg earlier this summer, when Honeycutt Media closed The Clinton County Leader after the June 19 issue.
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By Chad Stebbins
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8/4/25
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The 2025 recipient of the Gierke Family Memorial Scholarship is Lauren Ince, the daughter of Steven and Bryca Ince, of Louisiana, Missouri.
Lauren will receive $2,000 toward her studies at …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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8/1/25
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There are several broadcasters and sports directors in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, but few print journalists. ₁ That was remedied a bit on May 21 with the induction of Joplin Globe …
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By Chad Stebbins
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7/3/25
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From Missouri Press Staff
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6/6/25
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Two students entering their junior year at the University of Missouri School of Journalism have been elected as the 2025 recipients of the Rural Missouri Newspaper Scholarship.
The scholarships …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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6/6/25
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From Missouri Press Staff
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6/5/25
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Chris Peck has been named Chief Advancement Officer for the Missouri Press Foundation.
In his new role, Peck will serve as the principal fundraiser for the foundation and work closely with the …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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6/3/25
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My first legislative session helping to represent the Missouri Press Association ended on May 15 with great relief.
Relief that the state’s newspapers didn’t lose any ground. …
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By Chad Stebbins
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6/3/25
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With the Missouri legislative session in full swing through May 16, there’s still plenty of time to report on how your state representative or senator is representing your district.
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By Chad Stebbins
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4/9/25
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After a dreary drive in the rain to Cape Girardeau on Jan. 30 for the Southeast Missouri Press Association’s Sales Boot Camp, I was quickly invigorated when I saw the passion the 30 attendees …
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By Chad Stebbins
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3/4/25
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February is Black History Month and Missouri Press Foundation has multiple Newspaper in Education features you can use this month.
Topics available to your newspaper include features on the …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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2/4/25
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