Arkansas Press Association

The APA, whose motto is "Free Press, Free People," is the oldest professional association in the state.

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[Skip Rutherford @JLRIII]

The closing of the storied Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is a reminder of just how fortunate we are in Arkansas to have @ArkansasOnline. This morning's paper is again full of Arkansas news & sports. @MikeWickline @ARPressAssoc @AKempWimberley

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Today our industry lost a legend.

Nate Allen covered the Hogs for more than 52 years, and his contributions to both Arkansas sports and the newspaper industry are immeasurable.

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We are SOLD OUT and ready for tomorrow evening’s Fourth Annual Press Freedom Gala.

Four cheers for the Fourth Estate! 🎉🗞️

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"Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy."

~ Walter Cronkite

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The Arkansas General Assembly has wrapped up its first week of work and is now in recess until Tuesday, January 21.

We will keep you updated on any newspaper-related legislation here and in Arkansas Publisher Weekly.

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A great group of APA Past Presidents were in attendance at the Press Freedom Gala.

From (R to L in photo):
JANE CHRISTENSEN
RON KEMP
MARK MAGIE
JEFF CHRISTENSEN
2007 BILL HAGER
ROY OKERT
RUSTY FRASER
NAT LEA
BYRON TATE
LORI FREEZE
ELIZA GAINES
CURRENT: ANDREW BAGLEY

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Congratulations to @JLRIII for being the recipient of this year’s APA Distinguished Service Award at last night’s third annual Press Freedom Gala.

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Congratulations to @documentaryprof for being the recipient of this year’s APA Journalism Educator of the Year Award at last night’s third annual Press Freedom Gala.

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Congratulations to the @arfoodbank for being this year’s recipient of the APA Headliner of the Year Award at last night’s third annual Press Freedom Gala.

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WE ARE SOLD OUT! 🎉🗞️🎉

Thank you to the sponsors of our third annual Press Freedom Gala. It’s going to be a wonderful event celebrating the Arkansas Foodbank, Skip Rutherford, Professor Larry Foley and all the working journalists across the state.

See you tomorrow evening!

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We will celebrate @arfoodbank as APA's Headliner of the Year at next Thursday's Press Freedom Gala.

You can read about CEO Brian Burton and the Foodbank's history and mission, as well as more industry news, in the most recent Arkansas Publisher Weekly at https://t.co/h36Hx61XK9

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ONLY TWO TABLES REMAINING! 🗞️

Join us for a special evening on October 24 at the Clinton Presidental Center as we honor the Arkansas Foodbank, Skip Rutherford and Prof. Larry Foley at the third annual Press Freedom Gala. Tickets: https://t.co/FopatDzWSr

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Another day of doing the good work. 🗞️

We are so thankful for our member newspapers across the state, and appreciate the hard work they do in covering their communities.

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Communities depend on local newspapers. #NationalNewspaperWeek

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Join us for a special evening on October 24 at the Clinton Presidental Center as we honor the Arkansas Foodbank, Skip Rutherford and Prof. Larry Foley at the third annual Press Freedom Gala.

Tickets: https://t.co/FopatDzp2T

[Skip Rutherford @JLRIII]

Thank you @ARPressAssoc for this special award. I am honored to be alongside my friend & gifted educator @documentaryprof & the @arfoodbank which helps so many including several college & university campus food pantries.

[Larry Foley @documentaryprof]

In spring of ‘75, I was awarded $250 scholarship from @ARPressAssoc
It paid tuition my Sr year @uarkjournalism.
Who would have imagined, all these years later, APA would select me for their journalism educator award?
I am honored, and humbled to be in company of @JLRIII

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Save the date!

We will honor @arfoodbank as Headliner of the Year, @JLRIII Skip Rutherford with the Distinguished Service Award and recognize @documentaryprof Larry Foley as the Arkansas Journalism Educator of the Year.

For more info, email [email protected].

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APA Executive Director Ashley Kemp Wimberley and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Senior Editor Rex Nelson are among those featured in the most recent Arkansas Money & Politics Top Ten.

Read their profiles at:

Ashley — https://t.co/neTuvO9cf5

Rex — https://t.co/DQmthJfS8D