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March 2025 Missouri Press News

Missouri Press Association's monthly magazine.

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In this issue

  • Jaime Mowers is one of MPA’s new-for-2025 directors

    Sunday, March 9

    Jaime Mowers always loved to write, but it wasn’t until her junior year at Missouri State University in Springfield that she was introduced to newspapers by way of the campus publication, The Standard.

  • Donna Bischoff returns as MPA Director

    Saturday, March 8

    Donna Bischoff is a familiar face for the Association, having served on the board of directors for several years prior to a one-year hiatus in 2024. Still, during that time she remained involved, assisting with the search committee for Missouri Press’ next executive director.

  • March 2025 Notebook

    Wednesday, March 5

    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.

  • Starting the year off with a positive outlook

    Tuesday, March 4

    After a dreary drive in the rain to Cape Girardeau on Jan. 30 for the Southeast Missouri Press Association’s Sales Boot Camp, I was quickly invigorated when I saw the passion the 30 attendees …

  • Minimizing courts’ shading of Sunshine on records

    Monday, March 3

    Two Sunshine Law decisions came down on Jan. 28, and each evinces a disheartening trend toward keeping the public in the dark. However, there are some easy strategies reporters can use to minimize their impact.

  • Lucky us! Praise for MPA’s Hotline Attorney

    Saturday, March 1

    I awoke one recent Tuesday morning to an email sent at 1:36 a.m. to me and our Leader editor from the person in a story we are following. She sent a “cease and desist” letter asking us to …

  • MPAME wants to help you up your advertising game

    Wednesday, February 19

    Join your fellow newspaper advertising professionals from throughout the state to share ideas and gain information from sales veteran, Mark Millsap, of Tennessee Press Association during this 2 day event! You will also have an opportunity to take part in our roundtable discussions and hear from new MPA Hotline Attorney, Dan Curry! Plus, we'll celebrate all our winners at the Best Ad Contest Banquet!

  • Are you ready to up your advertising game?

    Wednesday, February 19

    Join your fellow newspaper advertising professionals from throughout the state to share ideas and gain information from sales veteran, Mark Millsap, of Tennessee Press Association during this 2 day event! You will also have an opportunity to take part in our roundtable discussions and hear from new MPA Hotline Attorney, Dan Curry! Plus, we'll celebrate all our winners at the Best Ad Contest Banquet!

  • Bobby Duffy

    Friday, February 14

    Robert “Bobby” Duffy, 79, died Feb. 7, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital after a battle with cancer. A graduate of Washington University, Duffy joined the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in …

  • SEMO Press holds special sales training in Cape

    Thursday, February 6

    Southeast Missouri Press Association held a special sales training Jan. 30, at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau. The agenda included idea sharing and featured sessions with Mark Millsap, former general manager of the Jefferson City News Tribune and current executive director of Tennessee Press Association.