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Arkansas Press Women Selected for 2026 CALS Community History Seminar
Arkansas Press Women (APW) has been selected as one of the organizations participating in the 2026 Community History Seminar hosted by the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), joining a cohort of community organizations committed to preserving and sharing Arkansas’s rich history.
APW New Member Spotlight: Sonny Rhodes
Arkansas Press Women is pleased to spotlight Sonny Rhodes, a longtime journalist, educator, and community leader who recently joined the APW Board as its historian.
NFPW Webinar Explores How to Launch and Grow a Successful Freelance Communications Business
Whether you’re considering freelancing as a full-time career or looking to supplement your current work, the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) will offer practical advice during its next Virtual Professional Development Series webinar at noon on Oct. 14.
APW names winners of 2026 Communications Contest
Ya!Mule Wordsmiths’ Hebda receives 5th straight Sweepstakes Award Arkansas Press Women announced winners of its annual Professional Communications Contest at an awards luncheon Saturday at Central Baptist College in Conway. Work produced in a variety of communications...
National Federation of Press Women Announces 2026 Communications Conference in Ellicott City, Maryland
As the nation prepares to mark 250 years since the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) will explore the enduring power of words — and the future of media.NFPW’s 2026 Communications Conference, themed...
Arkansas Students Earn National Honors in NFPW High School Communications Contest
Arkansas students earned top honors in the 2026 National Federation of Press Women High School Communications Contest, receiving first-, second-, and third-place awards as well as honorable mentions in categories ranging from writing and photography to broadcast...
Remembering Bill Shrum: A Life of Journalism, Service, and Friendship
Journalist. Santa Claus. Volunteer. Friend. Holmanite. Cancer survivor. Uncle Bill. City Council member. Bill Shrum never met a stranger in his 75 years of life. “He had a remarkable gift for making young people feel seen, valued, and celebrated,” wrote Cindy...
Arkansas Students Recognized in 2026 Press Women High School Communications Contest
The Arkansas Press Women (APW) have announced the winners of the 2026 High School Communications Contest, recognizing outstanding student work in journalism, photography, broadcasting, and media production from across the state. This year’s contest showcased...
APW New Member Spotlight: Toni Boyer Stewart
Arkansas Press Women is pleased to welcome Toni Boyer Stewart, a new member who is already making an impact by serving as APW’s College Scholarship Chair. Toni retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2024, where she worked as a website marketing...
APW Awards Scholarship to NWACC’s Villegas
Arkansas Press Women (APW) has awarded its 2026 scholarship to Valeri Villegas, a journalism student at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Villegas, of Rogers, Arkansas, is a first-generation Latina American focused on reporting issues affecting underrepresented...