The Missourian newspaper (Washington, Missouri) is now under the leadership of new Editor/Publisher Tricia Miller, the first female to hold the position in the company's long history. more

Michael McCarter has been named managing editor, standards, ethics and inclusion at USA TODAY. McCarter previously served as executive editor of USA TODAY Network’s Evansville (Indiana) Courier & Press, and also coordinated coverage with editors and reporters in Bloomington, Spencer, Martinsville, Paoli, French Lick and Bedford, Indiana, as well as Henderson and Union County, Kentucky. more

For the balance of the year, seven news outlets in the McClatchy chain will work entirely by remote, Poynter reported this week.  By August, McClatchy journalists will move out of newsrooms in Miami, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Columbia (South Carolina) and in three California markets: Modesto, Merced and San Luis Obispo. more

In an announcement to readers, Publisher Bill Hanson said: "The conversion from print to digital only for the Daily Times is necessary due to major losses of advertising revenue during the COVID-19 emergency on top of burdensome print delivery costs, newsprint and ink expenses, and the production outlay required to run the presses." more

COVID-19 accelerated what we’ve known for some time: Newsrooms cannot rely on advertising. Now more than ever newsrooms need to grow reader revenue — soliciting direct support from their readers. Can micropayments do for local news what subscriptions have done for the big national papers? Read about the research done by a graduate student at the Missouri School of Journalism. more

As the paper's $9.9 million federal stimulus loan expires, some staff at The Seattle (Washington) Times will see pay cuts up to 20% and hours reduced, the paper announced in an opinion column yesterday. Seattle Times President Alan Fisco told the staff last week that the paper will avoid layoffs as long as it can. more

Terrie Baker has been named regional publisher for Lee Enterprises with responsibility for three Nebraska newspapers: the Kearney Hub, Grand Island Independent and Lexington Clipper-Herald. Baker succeeds Shon Barenklau as the Hub publisher. more

In the weeks and months ahead, Hearst will expand its efforts around bias awareness and training, internships and other targeted recruiting, mentorships and support for affinity groups — as part of its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. more

Cox Enterprises said it plans to have open dialogue and engage with its employees through town halls and forums, and gather their feedback on where to donate. more

Grant money that it received from Google will pay half the cost of six-month and one-year subscriptions to The Lawton Constitution for low-income residents who apply and are selected. more

Beginning June 16, the Fort Bend (Texas) Herald will begin a three-day-a-week printing schedule and a new focus on digital news coverage and features, said Clyde C. King Jr., publisher of the Herald and chairman of Hartman Newspapers, its parent company. more

In a recent opinion column in the Erie (Pennsylvania) Times-News, Terry Cascioli said he and his wife intend to stay in the region, as he steps down from his role as president and publisher of the newspaper. more

Temporary, high-interest newsletters can raise audience awareness of the irreplaceable service journalists provide and the importance of financially supporting their efforts. more

Following in the footsteps of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, WEHCO Media's El Dorado (Arkansas) News-Times has announced plans to move to digital publication six days a week beginning in August, and is offering a free iPad to readers who continue to subscribe. more

“We want to hear anything and everything that newsrooms are struggling with — no idea is too small or too big,” says Kat Duncan, RJI’s interim director of innovation. “We hope to be able to create some solutions so newsrooms can focus more on serving their communities and less on the technological hiccups that can often take time, resources and manpower away from the journalism itself.” more

One of Ohio and the Midwest’s oldest hometown newspapers has been sold.  more

"Discovered In Plain View: Life Unmasked" by Leonard Woolsey is his newest collection of writings and stories about everyday life and the unmasking of those special moments we tend to overlook.  The book is the third in the "In Plain View" series by Woolsey and was completed during the recent COVID work-at-home period.  “Believe it or not, this project became a much needed break from long hours of figuring out how to get our newspapers positioned to successfully manage this chapter.” more

When schools closed abruptly in March, and parents found themselves supervising the education of their children at their kitchen tables, Kid Scoop circulation dramatically increased its subscribing publications, now over 300 papers. more

Your newspaper needs experienced, innovative applicants. And each day, people who fit that description visit the America's Newspapers jobs board. more

The McClatchy Company announced leadership changes at its South Carolina properties on Monday. more