Who has the state’s ‘PRESS’ license plate? Look no further than Alan Gibson in Clinton County
March 28, 2024
A few weeks ago, Clinton County News publisher Alan Gibson decided to go truck shopping. He wasn't interested in getting rid of his "old workhorse" with 322,000 miles on it but did want to get...
Casey County News celebrates 120th birthday
March 28, 2024
Like many newspapers, it's the oldest continuous business in the county By Charlie Van Leuven Now at 120 years old, The Casey County News is the oldest Casey County business still in operation under its...
Congress approves NNA language directing HHS advertising to community media
March 28, 2024
From Lynne Lance, National Newspaper Association Three years of planning and effort by the National Newspaper Association and its partners resulted this weekend in an emphatic recognition by Congress of the vital role community newspapers...
Jodi Camp named managing editor of Kentucky New Era, Eagle Post, Cadiz Record
March 28, 2024
From the Kentucky New Era and Eagle Post Jodi Camp, a Hopkinsville native and resident, has been named the managing editor of the Kentucky New Era. She assumed the role last Monday. She replaces OJ...
Morgan McKinley named editor of Madisonville Messenger
March 28, 2024
From the Madisonville Messenger The new editor for The Messenger and its affiliated newspapers is a familiar face in the area, having spent a number of years as a reporter and teacher. Morgan McKinley was...
Journalism among elective courses that could be eliminated at Henry Clay High School
March 28, 2024
BY VALARIE HONEYCUTT SPEARS, Lexington Herald-Leader Art classes are set to be cut at one Fayette County elementary school next year and journalism is among the elective courses that could be eliminated at a Lexington high...
Your newsroom needs an AI ethics policy. Start here.
March 28, 2024
Until we create standards around artificial intelligence — even though it’s early in the game — we are holding back innovation By: Kelly McBride, Poynter Institute Every single newsroom needs to adopt an ethics policy to...
Recent Department of Labor ruling affects news publishers and independent contractors
March 28, 2024
"It’s important for media organizations and freelancers to look at the economic reality factors and to make sure that they comply with them as best as they can because it is going to be immediately...
Lobbying expense amount sets two-month record with $6.311 million
March 28, 2024
From the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission Kentucky lobbying spending for the first two months of 2024 hit an all-time high of $6,311,843. The previous record for the same period was $5.987 million, set last...
Ask the unorthodox questions to candidates to help readers make informed decisions
March 28, 2024
By Jim Pumarlo, Newsroom Trainer Attention newsrooms: It’s time to get serious about 2024 elections coverage. I hear the collective groan. The reaction is likely shaded by the strident national contests and their seemingly...
rellepS sdrawkcaB ehT — Helping to preserve Norris McElmurry’s contribution to American folklore
March 22, 2024
National Proofreading Day was just a couple of weeks ago but if he had used a typewriter or computer, proofing Norris McElmurry's unique ability would have been almost impossible. McElmurry, who died in 2020, a...
KPA Board: Two joining, one leaving
March 22, 2024
The Kentucky Press Association Board of Directors has added two new members, one who is no stranger to the board. Cathie Shaffer, who served on the Board when she was general manager of the Greenup...
WKU Student Publications wins Business Pacemaker, other awards at Associated Collegiate Press
March 22, 2024
By Chuck Clark, WKU Student Publications -- Chuck Clark The business side of WKU Student Publications won the 2024 Student Media Business Pacemaker Award from Associated Collegiate Press on Saturday, marking the first time WKU...
Nominations open for Tom, Pat Gish Award; deadline for new nominees is April 15
March 22, 2024
From Al Cross Each year the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues presents the Tom and Pat Gish Award for courage, tenacity and integrity in rural journalism, named for the couple who exemplified...
Al Smith Award nominations open with April 15 deadline set
March 22, 2024
From Al Cross The Bluegrass Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues seek nominations for the Al Smith Award by April 15, 2024. This honor is...
Kendall Staton resigns at Cynthiana; Betsy Smith named new Democrat editor
March 22, 2024
By Lee Kendall, News writer for the Cynthiana Democrat For the second time in less than a year, the Cynthiana Democrat will have a new editor for the local weekly newspaper. Current editor Kendall Staton...
kypublicnotice.com has ‘Smart Search’ to help public find specific notices, subjects
March 22, 2024
What is Smart Search? Smart Search is a service of Kentucky Press Association, created to help you stay informed with state, county, and local public notices. Smart Search can save you the time of daily...
Make your plans to attend the April 9 Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame ceremonies
March 22, 2024
Inductees are Peter Baniak, Betty Baye, Deborah Givens, Paul Prather, Scoobie Ryan, Sheldon Shafer, Kyle Vance By Duane Bonifer, president, University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media alumni board A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who...
2024 Internship program placing nine students with KPA members this summer
March 22, 2024
Four selected interns are Campbellsville University students Eight student interns for the 2024 KPA/Kentucky Journalism Foundation program are confirmed with a ninth soon to be announced. The KPA Past Presidents planned on placing 10 interns...