Missouri Press Association
Serving Missouri Newspapers Since 1867
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Communities facing the loss of their newspaper may want to consider the cooperative model of ownership, where the paper is owned collectively by a group of stakeholders.
When Sheridan, Missouri, …
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By Chad Stebbins
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4/3/26
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A Missouri Appeals Court last month upheld a trial court finding that a county sheriff has misused the investigation exception to producing investigative records.
The facts of the case were …
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By Dan Curry
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4/2/26
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From Missouri Press Staff
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4/1/26
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There are a lot of things we do in this business that are easy to measure — revenue, page views, contracts signed, campaigns delivered. Recognition, on the other hand, is often treated as something …
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By Bryan Chester
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4/1/26
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From Missouri Press Staff
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4/1/26
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Roxie Murphy is the Missouri Press Foundation’s new Newspapers In Education (NIE) coordinator, replacing Helen Headrick, who retired March 31.
Murphy, assistant editor of Warden Publishing and …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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3/31/26
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Back when dinosaurs and print newspaper readers roamed the Earth, I got my first job as editor of a daily newspaper.
The year: 1976. The place: Twin Falls, Idaho.
A couple of Sundays ago, I …
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By Chris Peck
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3/7/26
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Sophomores in the University of Missouri School of Journalism are eligible to apply for the Rural Missouri Newspaper Scholarship . The total value of the scholarship includes up to $45,000 towards a …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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3/4/26
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MPA members, as always, can strengthen their own cause by covering the representatives and senators who serve them in Jefferson City. No one likes to be forgotten or ignored in their own district.
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By Chad Stebbins
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3/3/26
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The courts have been active in early 2026: A U.S. District Court judge issued an order finding there was no chance “no chance” games were not gambling devices under Missouri law, and the Missouri …
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By Dan Curry
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3/2/26
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With 20 years at Missouri Press, Kristie Fortier has often been the first person many people working with the Association are introduced to, whether it’s to become a member newspaper, register for …
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By Matthew Barba
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3/1/26
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In my first column, I shared that during my time as president of the Missouri Press Association, I plan to lean on the expertise we’re fortunate to have at the Missouri School of Journalism. One of …
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By Bryan Chester
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3/1/26
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From Missouri Press Staff
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3/1/26
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The sale of a newspaper is nothing new, with ownership changing for a variety of reasons, including handing the reins to the next generation of publishers or consolidating publications into a larger …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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2/28/26
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Missouri Press Association members attending the 36th Annual Day at the Capitol heard from Attorney General Catherine Hanaway at lunch at the Governor’s Mansion, as well as State Auditor Scott …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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2/25/26
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Submit nominations today for the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame, William E. James Outstanding Young Journalist and the brand-new Missouri Journalist of the Year award.
Missouri Journalist of …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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2/23/26
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From Missouri Press Staff
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2/20/26
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The movie sold out in less than 30 minutes. A “Star Wars” sequel? No, it was a film about librarians.
The Ragtag Cinema in downtown Columbia brought “The Librarians” to Missouri a …
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By Chris Peck
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2/7/26
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Once again, MPA is working toward passage of the Cronkite New Voices Act, which would protect student press freedom throughout the state. Currently, 18 other states (including Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas, …
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By Chad Stebbins
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2/3/26
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From Missouri Press Staff
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2/1/26
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