Brian Johnson has rejoined the staff of The Shawnee News-Star in Oklahoma, as sport editor. more

Bob Woodward, who has served as interim publisher and general manager of the Woodward Community Media division for the last four months, has been named vice president. more

Southern Newspapers Inc. has named a new publisher in Lufkin, Texas. Dolph Tillotson, president of Southern Newspapers, said the paper's new publisher is an experienced newspaper man who has run newspapers that are similar in size and mission to The Lufkin Daily News. more

Hannah Combs has been named the new Caroline/Dorchester editor of The Star Democrat, Dorchester Star and Times-Record in Maryland. She succeeds Dustin Holt in the role. more

Lee Enterprises has named a new publisher for the Sioux City Journal and its associated publications. more

Brian Corcoran, who has served as interim publisher of The Post-Star since March, has been named publisher of the Glens Falls paper. more

The former general manager of The Bellingham Herald has been named as the next publisher of the Idaho Statesman. more

As The Ada News seeks to expand its audience through both print and digital platforms, it will be led by Maurisa Nelson, who has been named general manager. more

The editor and vice president of The Kansas City Star has taken on an expanded role, and is now serving as president of the newspaper. more

Chris Blade has officially become publisher of the Post Bulletin in Rochester, Minnesota, after serving as its interim publisher since Forum Communications acquired the newspaper in June. more

The Tyler (Texas) Morning Telegraph has named a new editor who will take over management of the Tyler print and digital news operations. more

The former executive editor of the Muskogee Phoenix is returning to the paper as publisher. more

The Stillwater News Press has named its long-time top advertising executive as its new publisher, to succeed Dale Brendel, who recently was named publisher in Joplin, Missouri. more

Leadership of the Rome Sentinel passed to the sixth generation member of the family this month, with Bradley Waters succeeding his father, Stephen. more

A seasoned editor who immerses himself in community life and has always proven himself to be open and accessible to the public has been named managing editor for a group of CNHI newspapers in Texas. more

Key editors from New Orleans and Minneapolis will be joining the Houston Chronicle in the next few weeks, completing an overhaul of the newsroom's leadership. more

The new general manager of Shelby County Newspapers in Columbiana, Alabama, will lead the staff in producing five weekly newspapers, five lifestyle magazines, six websites and numerous special sections. more

The new managing editor of the Camden (Arkansas) News says community newspapers can act as “the soul of a city.” In addition to his role in Camden, he also will serve as the managing editor in El Dorado. more

PJ Browning: Recipient of E&P magazine's Publisher of the Year Award more

Joyce McCullough: Receipient of the Ray Carlsen Distinguished Service Award more