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October seems like the right month to talk about things that scare us. I thought about writing something about the convention this month, but by the time you read this, the convention will …
Saturday, September 26
Winners of the 2026 Missouri Press Better Newspaper Contest were announced Saturday morning, Sept. 26, in Columbia as Missouri Press Association’s 160 th Annual Convention concluded. CONTEST …
Friday, September 25
Bryan Jones, publisher and owner of the Morgan County Statesman , Versailles, was elected president of the Missouri Press Association Friday, Sept. 25, during the 160th Annual Convention and Trade …
Friday, September 25
We’ve had a great start to Missouri Press Association’s 160 th Annual Convention and Trade Show. There’s more learning opportunities to come this afternoon, as well as honoring five very …
Wednesday, September 9
William Sidney “Sid” Jones III, 75, of Kennett died Aug. 8, 2026, at Piggott Hospital. During his service as a military policeman in the U.S. National Guard, his duty stations included …
Tuesday, September 1
Steve Jennings, 70, of Kirkwood died July 25, 2026, at his home. A Crystal City native, Jennings was a longtime journalist and advocate for those with disabilities. He worked for several …
Monday, August 31
Larry Gale Pearl, 76, Union Star, died Aug. 26, 2026, in a care facility in Stanberry. Pearl graduated with his bachelor’s in secondary education for English journalism as part of the first …
Thursday, August 27
Harry Jones Jr., 96, a former Kansas City Star reporter, died July 22, 2026, of multiple myeloma. Born and raised in Kansas City, Jones was a general assignment reporter for The Star during …
