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From APW and BeyondCox retiring after 63 years
The New Year will mean a new career state for longtime APW member Ouida Cox. She's retiring after 63 years! See Kate Knable's story in Arkansas Business.
In memoriam: Joan Duffy
Today, we mourn the loss of Joan Duffy. Many of you may know her as a former APW member and for her work with UPI and UALR. See Noel Oman's story at: http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/dec/07/tough-journalist-mentor-many-20121207/
Bill Simmons, age 71
Bill Simmons, long considered the dean of Arkansas' capital press corps, has died. He was 71. READ MORE ...
Log Cabin Democrat publisher resigns
Rick Fahr, publisher of the Log Cabin Democrat newspaper in Conway, resigned Friday morning. Fahr confirmed his resignation toArkansasBusiness.com, but declined to answer questions. A Log Cabin Democrat story reports that his resignation was "effective immediately"...
Why editing matters
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Commercial-Appeal subpoenaed for anonymous commenters’ IDs
The Shelby County Commission is subpoenaing The Commercial Appeal for "the identities of anonymous commenters on its website," the newspaper reported itself. READ MORE ...
Journalist who covered 1948 London Olympics is reporting on this one too
Patrick Rowley has been honoured as the only (known) journalist to have covered both the London Olympics in 1948 and 2012. His record was recognised yesterday, while covering his 14th summer Olympics, with an award from the International Sports Press Association...
Job Opening: Comms/Education Technician
https://jobs.uaex.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1344348250022 Position Information Currently accepting applications: Yes Posting Number 0060678 Job Title Education and Communications Technician Position Location: Little Rock State Office Pay...
Ark Business: Stephens Media laying off personnel at weeklies
Four journalists were given notice Monday that they will be losing their jobs writing for the central Arkansas weekly newspapers owned by Stephens Media of Las Vegas, multiple sources confirmed toArkansasBusiness.com. READ MORE ...
16 AP style tips for the Summer Olympics
Thanks to Ashli Ahrens for sharing this: The Associated Press (AP) has published its editorial style guide for the Summer Games, compiling essential terms, spellings, and definitions for the XXX Olympiad. Opening Friday, July 27, the London Games will feature 26...