What is your favorite journalism accomplishment? Surviving in this industry for 44 years while still keeping my passion for newspapers. I was lucky enough to have Ray Hartmann hire a very green Mizzou J-School grad to work at the Riverfront Times for my first job. more

Missourian Publishing Co. was purchased by Hoffmann Family of Companies in early June as part of that company’s Hoffmann Media Group (HMG). AJ Fahr has been named regional editor for the Branson Tri-Lakes News. more

Everywhere you turn, artificial intelligence, or AI, is being touted as the thing that will revolutionize work. Text-to-image generation has captured our imagination, and the potential for … more

Your greatest challenge: Getting it all done. As a startup, I’ve been learning what the area will respond to and in the meantime, I’m wearing all the hats. more

Luis Saldarriaga joined the Tribune and Times as a sports and news reporter in March. This marks a return to Missouri where he recently graduated college. more

We are now the newspaper serving four markets which previously had their own newspapers, so finding a way to make sure everyone feels like we are their local paper and balancing content for various cities/schools as well as a very diverse demographic that ranges from very rural to upper-middle-class suburban. more

On the Move MEXICO — Don Munsch has joined the Mexico Ledger as general manager and editor. The new position will help grow the newspaper’s print and online circulation, as well as be responsible for overseeing the newspaper’s office and directing news coverage. more

Membership applications are considered by the MPA Board of Directors at its first meeting after a notice has been published in at least three issues of the MPA Bulletin, eBulletin and/or the Association’s magazine, Missouri Press News. The next meeting of the MPA Board is scheduled for June 6, 2025, in Hermann. more

On the Move Joplin — Katherine Miller has been named publisher of The Joplin Globe. The appointment is somewhat of a homecoming for Miller, who is a native of Joplin and began her career … more

Sweet Springs — In late December, the Herald marked its 150th anniversary with a celebration in downtown Sweet Springs. Community members attending the event shared the stories the newspaper … more

On the Move Joplin — Dr. Chad Stebbins, who is set to become Missouri Press Association’s next executive director in January, was inducted into the Missouri Southern State … more

Houston — The Houston Herald is one of 205 news outlets across the nation receiving a share of $20 million through funding from Press Forward. There were more than 900 applicants, including … more