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January 2025 Missouri Press News

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In this issue

  • January 2025 Notebook

    Friday, January 17

    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 …

  • Judge rules witness names should stay in court records

    Thursday, January 16

    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 …

  • Is your newspaper prepared?

    Wednesday, January 15

    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 …

  • Dig deep into your investigative reporting for a chance at $15,000

    Wednesday, January 15

    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 …

  • One leader, four Leaders

    Friday, January 10

    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 …

  • Hang on to your hats, friends. The ride is starting

    Friday, January 10

    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 …

  • Marge Williams

    Friday, January 3

    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

    Thursday, January 2

    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 …

  • Bill Greenblatt

    Wednesday, January 1

    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 …

  • MPA’s 2025 officers, directors take office

    Wednesday, January 1

    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 …