Alex Naughton (he/him)

Writer/Editor/Journalist | Coffee drinker, book reader, digital angler, father of two | @Mizzou J-School Grad | Working for the CAEHS at @LUBlueTigers

[Alex Naughton (he/him) @alex_naught]

It was really enlightening to see up close how our elections are verified for accuracy. They even let me draw a random precinct to recount! #JCMO #ColeCounty #MidMo #election

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Republicans, Democrats work together to recount April 4 votes, @alex_naught reports.
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[Alex Naughton (he/him) @alex_naught]

@TheFigen_ What part of this was unintentional? The part where they walked straight to the area with the colorful fish and held the camera underwater for 15 seconds filming them?

[Alex Naughton (he/him) @alex_naught]

@USATODAY Just saw y'all are hiring an "AI-Assisted Reporter," which seems to mean using ChatGPT to turn posts from local governments and orgs into "stories." You know who else can do that? Just a normal reporter. Don't strip the humanity from journalism.
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[Alex Naughton (he/him) @alex_naught]

Hey @andrewpanton would Regulation be interested in buying a brick? The university I work at has bricks available for purchase in its memorial plaza. They get inscribed with whatever you want and then set into the walkway.

[Alex Naughton (he/him) @alex_naught]

flush draw @ksturner_

[Alex Naughton (he/him) @alex_naught]

@ksturner_ flush draw

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Patricia "Patty" Duncan won Lohman's mayoral race Tuesday. Kevin Oetting beat out Russell Wilson for a Russellville alderman's set. Access https://t.co/w1EqN6uOpP to unlock subscriber-exclusive election coverage. #MidMo

[Stephi Smith @bystephismith]

i’ve been covering the yard waste ~issue~ since this summer and i thought it might be interesting to look at how we got to the city council’s final decision to operate a city-run, unstaffed site (🧵)

[Alex Naughton (he/him) @alex_naught]

Hey @andrewpanton just wanted to say i was delighted to hear you as a VA for @StinkyDragonPod ! I thought your delivery was so funny and natural and it's awesome to see my two favorite podcasts collide!

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Cole County Eastern District Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher announced his intent to file for re-election last week. Access https://t.co/DFiHCjZyHK to unlock subscriber-exclusive coverage. #JCMO #MidMo

[Alex Naughton (he/him) @alex_naught]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

[KOMU 8 News @KOMUnews]

Columbia roll cart delivery starts Monday | Click the image to read the story https://t.co/55z7T34f3J

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with reports of gunfire Tuesday night in a Jefferson City home. Access https://t.co/TgRdscYtGJ for details. #JCMO #MidMo

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

An Ashland man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Callaway County. Access https://t.co/VAcGd3sVg8 for details. #MidMo

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Missouri Boulevard was the site of the most accidents in Jefferson City in 2023, according to police department crash data. Residents, however, have other concerns they want the city to address. Access https://t.co/BxLr9is4bu to unlock subscriber-exclusive coverage. #JCMO #MidMo

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Congratulations to copy desk editor @tony_hawley, our 2023 Employee of the Year! 🎉 Tony's energy and generous spirit make him an invaluable leader and member of our team.

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Several volunteer firefighters and other personnel were recently recognized for their service to the Cole County Fire Protection District. Access https://t.co/0ReoB75lpa to unlock the subscriber-exclusive story. #JCMO #MidMo

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Ordering new specialty vehicles like ambulances can be a long process these days, but Cole County EMS has an arrangement with a Mid-Missouri manufacturer to speed needed purchases. Access https://t.co/CcJqBKxK4g to unlock the subscriber-exclusive story. #JCMO #MidMo

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Bill Farr has worked in emergency services for 50 years -- fulfilling various police, fire and emergency management duties. Even after retiring, he can't stay away from that world. Access https://t.co/JiSEGVVlNB to unlock the subscriber-exclusive story. #JCMO #MidMo

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Jefferson City firefighters responded to a structure fire early Tuesday morning in the 1700 block of Independence Drive. Access https://t.co/RyvkjdxzWZ for details. #JCMO #MidMo

[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

11 subdivision streets added to Cole County network | Visit https://t.co/MPFTVVbBiY to learn more.
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[Jefferson City News Tribune @NewsTribune]

Crippling, near-zero temperatures are expected to set in for Jefferson City and the surrounding area through early next week. | Click the photo to learn more.
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