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Historic Tuskegee News seeks new owner

Historic Tuskegee News seeks new owner The Tuskegee News has been in existence since 1865, and the current owner has owned the business for over 20 years. As a weekly rural newspaper with local roots and ownership, it operates on the belief that the newspaper’s...

Stewart and Beck to be honored at APA Media Summit

Veteran newspaper man and journalism professor Steve Stewart (L), and Editor Taylor Beck (R) will be honored at the 2020 Media Summit in Birmingham on Feb. 7, 2020. Stewart will receive APA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Beck will receive the Emerging Journalist...

Newsuem is Closing; First Amendment Mission Goes Forward

Newseum closes Dec. 31 — The Newseum in Washington, D.C., will close to the public Dec. 31 after the sale of the museums property on Pennsylvania Ave. Read about the history and significance of this shrine to the news industry. Pictured in the gallery to the right is...

Four APA women recognized as Top Women in Alabama Media for 2019

Four APA women recognized as Top Women in Alabama Media for 2019 Together with locally and nationally recognized female leaders, Business Alabama magazine is showcasing and honoring women in media across Alabama who demonstrate outstanding performance and leadership...

2019 AMA Winners Announced

Attached are the releases from the Alabama Press Association announcing all winners in the AMA editorial, advertising, online and magazines contests. Awards were presented Saturday, June 29 at the awards banquet during the Summer Convention. Congratulations to all our...

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In Response to Sutton Editorial

The Alabama Press Association Board of Directors voted today to censure Goodloe Sutton and suspend the association membership of The Democrat-Reporter. The members have a right under the bylaws to address the question of expulsion of the newspaper at the next...

2019 APA Media Awards Editorial and Advertising Contests

The 2019 APA Media Awards Advertising Contest is now open and accepting entries. The editorial portion of the contest is also open and the magazine contest will be opened on January 23. Click here to visit the contest portal. This year, there were changes made to...