Donnell Suggs named editor and publisher of Dublin’s Courier Herald

The Georgia Trust for Local News today announced that Donnell Suggs, a reporter and editor with 20 years of experience in local journalism in Georgia, will serve as the new editor and publisher of The Courier Herald.

AP names Craig Linder senior vice president and general counsel

The Associated Press announced that media lawyer Craig Linder has been named senior vice president and general counsel of the global news agency.

Collin Binkley named White House reporter with The Associated Press

Collin Binkley is joining The Associated Press White House team as a reporter.

Alex Brandon named AP chief White House photographer

Washington Bureau Chief Anna Johnson and Assistant Bureau Chief for Photos Pablo Monsivais announced that veteran journalist Alex Brandon has been named AP’s chief White House photographer.

Southern welcomes Bissell, Graham as publishers; all publishers now women

Texas-based Southern Newspapers named two new publishers in recent weeks — one in Kerrville and another in Paris. In doing so, the company changed its face in more ways than one.

Arkansas Press executive elected NAM president

The executive director of the Arkansas Press Association was elected president of Newspaper Association Managers, Inc. (NAM) during the group's 103rd Annual Summer Conference on July 30 in Salt Lake City.

Jeff Rogers takes leadership role at Illinois Press Association

Jeff Rogers has become the next president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Press Association, IPA Board President Jim Slonoff announced.

Corey Friedman named Lexington County Chronicle’s new editor

Corey Friedman has been named editor of the Lexington County Chronicle and newsletter editor of a sister publication, The Sumter Item, Group Publisher Vince Johnson announced.

Kurt Vantosky joins D-R Media as president of the newspaper group

D-R Media & Investments announced that Kurt Vantosky has been appointed president of the company’s newspaper group, bringing more than four decades of experience in media leadership, operational excellence and community-centered journalism.

Welcoming Chase Davis and Sonali Verma to the Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship

News organizations around the world are exploring how artificial intelligence can strengthen their work, but many are learning in isolation, even as other publishers tackle similar challenges and test similar ideas. The Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program was created to help change that.

The Houston Chronicle’s local politics team is expanding with the addition of reporters Sam González Kelly and Isaac Yu. 

Journalist Adrian Ashford is joining the Houston Chronicle as its new religion reporter to trace the intersection of faith, politics and culture in one of the most diverse regions in the country.

Chris Ballantine on Wednesday has been named CEO and publisher of Ballantine Communications, which owns and operates three newspapers in Southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico — including The Durango Herald.

The state politics team in Austin is expanding with the addition of three reporters: Lawrence Mower, Casey Murray and Haajrah Gilani.

Georges Media hires Chase Heatherly as chief revenue officer

Georges Media Group, parent company of The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com, The Advocate, The Acadiana Advocate and The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate, announced the hiring of Chase Heatherly as chief revenue officer.

Betsy Edwards, who retired as the Virginia Press Association’s executive director on June 30, championed digital innovation, defended public notices, expanded statewide reader engagement and helped position Virginia newspapers for a more sustainable future.

Dave Gould, president and CEO of Main Street Media of Tennessee, is the new president of the Tennessee Press Association (TPA).  Gould succeeds Alison Gerber, editor of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

Cindy Ross Scoppe: “After I gave up trying to convince Rick Nelson not to retire as The Post and Courier’s editorial page editor, I spent a while thinking about what a responsible opinion staff does and looks like. Actually I spent a while organizing my thoughts, because after nearly three decades of writing editorials and opinion columns, I already had some pretty clear ideas.”

The Houston Chronicle has named Renae Merle as its new business editor. A veteran journalist and newsroom leader, Merle brings more than two decades of experience covering and editing some of the most consequential stories shaping the nation.

AP adds 5 video producers

In a note to staff, Executive Producer for Global Video Production Samira Becirovic announced the addition of five new producers based in India who will help strengthen AP’s expansive visual journalism offering for customers and audiences around the world.

Nick Tattersall has been named executive editor of Reuters, succeeding Simon Robinson as he departs for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 

Chris Segal, a North Carolina native and former editor of The Sun News in Myrtle Beach, has been named executive editor of The State, succeeding Brian Tolley as leader of the Columbia, South Carolina, newsroom.

USA TODAY, part of USA TODAY Co., Inc., announced Jennifer Hassan as its first royals reporter, leading coverage of the British royal family. Based in London, England, she joins USA TODAY from The Washington Post, where she spent a decade covering breaking news and major global events.

As The Post and Courier, South Carolina's oldest and largest newspaper, continues to expand its presence throughout the state, Columbia publisher Bernie Heller will take on a new role in leading that charge.