Kyle Ingram is The N&O’s democracy reporter — a new role, but one that formalizes and deepens the work Ingram has already been doing as a state politics reporter. more

The Seattle Times has named Ryan Blethen publisher and current President Alan Fisco, chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1. These moves reflect organizational change with the retirement of Frank Blethen following 40 years as Seattle Times publisher and CEO. more

The Associated Press has announced that Chris Megerian has been appointed U.S. politics editor, where he will oversee The Associated Press’ coverage of the 2026 midterm and 2028 presidential elections.   more

The Selma Times-Journal is excited to announce the addition of Briana Wilson to the staff as the new general manager of one of Alabama’s oldest publications. more

David Rau, 76, owner of Six Rivers Media LLC, died Oct. 18 after fighting Alzheimer’s for more than two years. more

U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced Monday that several reporters, including visual journalists, are joining AP’s U.S. News reporting team, comprising journalists in all 50 states.   more

Georges Media Group, Louisiana’s largest locally owned media company and publisher of The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com, The Advocate, The Acadiana Advocate, The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate, Arthur Hardy’s Mardi Gras Guide, The Pearl and Gambit is proud to announce the hiring of Karyn Kearney as executive vice president, strategic partnerships. more

The board of trustees of the American Press Institute has announced that veteran journalist Robyn Tomlin has been named executive director, effective Dec. 1. Tomlin will lead API’s work to accelerate innovation, sustainability and trust in local news. more

Lee Wolverton has been named executive editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and will oversee the newsroom operations in Little Rock and Fayetteville. more

The Minnesota Star Tribune announced a new iteration of its reimagined opinion platform, Strib Voices, with the addition of four new contributing columnists. As the largest news media organization in the Midwest, this latest step reinforces the Minnesota Star Tribune’s commitment to amplifying a broader range of perspectives from across Minnesota through insightful commentary. more

Emmerich Newspapers, Inc., has named Brent Maze as the publisher of The Greenwood (Mississippi) Commonwealth. more

Rick Edmonds, Poynter’s media business analyst, passed away suddenly over the weekend. He was 78. more

After more than a decade at the helm of The Daily News, Leonard Woolsey will retire from day-to-day duties as publisher Jan. 1, handing the reins of the state’s oldest newspaper to Michelle Robinson, general manager and chief revenue officer. more

Times Publishing Company, publisher of the Tampa Bay Times, announced the appointment of Morgan Whiteley as its vice president of marketing and philanthropy. more

Emily Wagster Pettus succeeds Adam Ganucheau, who has moved into a regional leadership role as executive editor and chief content officer of Deep South Today, Mississippi Today’s parent organization. more

After nearly a decade at the helm of The Berkshire Eagle, Fredric D. Rutberg will step down as publisher Oct. 1, passing the baton to Gary Lavariere, the company’s chief revenue officer. more

The Minnesota Star Tribune has announced the appointment of Raphael Brion, respected critic and editor in the national culinary scene, as its new restaurant critic. more

Douglas “Doug” Manship Jr., a former publisher of The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) and grandson of the founder of the newspaper's publishing company, died Wednesday (Sept. 17) at 82. more

Gannett Co., Inc. and the USA TODAY Network have announced that Ryan Martin will join The Indianapolis Star as executive editor, effective Sept. 29. more

Wick Communications is excited to welcome Michelle Rawlinson as the new controller on its accounting team. Rawlinson brings more than a decade of experience in accounting, including six years of specialized expertise in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector. more