Missouri Press Association
Serving Missouri Newspapers Since 1867
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When I talk with publishers and editors across Missouri, there’s a question that comes up repeatedly. It usually sounds something like this: How do we attract recent graduates to our newspaper? …
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By Bryan Chester
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2/1/26
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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.
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From MPA Staff
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1/26/26
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The Adobe Photo Ecosystem sessions worked through Thursday-Friday, Jan. 15-16, were recorded and can be rewatched anytime on Digiversity.tv.
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From MPA Staff
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1/23/26
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Following extensive input from Missouri Press Association’s membership and multiple meetings of a contest committee, several changes are being implemented for the Missouri Press Foundation 2026 …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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1/20/26
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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 …
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1/20/26
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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 …
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From MPA Staff
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1/16/26
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The job title is something I’d never heard of: Program Manager for Digital Safety Training and Resources.
Honestly, I wish it didn’t exist.
Not that this work of advising journalists on how …
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By Chris Peck
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1/7/26
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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 …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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1/5/26
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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 …
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By Chad Stebbins
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1/3/26
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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 …
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By Bryan Chester
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1/1/26
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From Missouri Press Staff
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1/1/26
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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 …
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By Matthew Barba
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1/1/26
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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 …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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12/31/25
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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' …
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From Missouri Press Staff
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12/23/25
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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 …
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From the Missouri Supreme Court
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12/16/25
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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 …
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By Matthew Barba
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12/12/25
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From Missouri Press Staff
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12/12/25
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A chill swept through the packed ballroom. Marty Baron, the distinguished retired editor of The Washington Post , stood before more than 100 friends of the free press in St. Louis.
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By Chris Peck
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12/7/25
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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 …
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By Abby Morgan, Arianna Baguio, Marissa Brenner, Lexis Manning and Loretta Hawkins
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12/5/25
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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 …
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From Clarkston Nelson, LLC
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12/4/25
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