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 …
Pleasantly, I needed to rewrite this column because right before Christmas, a Cole County judge declared unconstitutional the statute requiring redaction of witness names in court records. The …
Newspapers have a unique and important responsibility to the community in times of disaster and need to plan ahead how to operate during times of emergencies, whether natural or man-made, or other …
Later this month, Missouri Press Association will begin accepting entries for the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism. More information about how to enter, including the specific entry form …
Walking into the global headquarters of Leader Publications in early December, it’s clear Peggy Scott, publisher of the company’s four newspapers and Missouri Press Association’s …
Hello, fellow newspaper folk. Welcome to what may be a wild ride. I’m Peggy Scott, publisher at Leader Publications, and I’ll be your tour guide and MPA president as we embark on a series …
Marjorie Williams, 98, of Clarence died Dec. 19, 2024. Beginning in 1958, Williams owned the Clarence Courier with her late husband, Herb. They later sold the newspaper to their son, Dennis, who …
Frances Jane Black, 96, of Malden died peacefully Dec. 4, 2024. A dedicated professional, Black worked alongside her late husband, Allen, for more than 40 years publishing the Malden Press-Merit. She …
William “Bill” David Greenblatt, 70, of St. Louis died Dec. 15, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Greenblatt was an accomplished photojournalist who covered many events and happenings …
Peggy Scott, publisher of Leader Publications, which includes four community newspapers throughout Jefferson County and St. Louis County, was elected president of the Missouri Press Association …