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October 2026 Missouri Press News

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2026 Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame Induction Video

Here’s what scares me for newspapers

October seems like the right month to talk about things that scare us. I thought about writing something about the convention this month, but by the time you read this, the convention will …
Amanda Mendez, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Howell County News, Willow Springs, and Laclede County Record, Lebanon, and inaugural recipient of the Missouri Journalist of the Year award.

Missouri Press Association has awarded its inaugural Missouri Journalist of the Year

For her persistence, courage, and sheer determination to seize every opportunity to do meaningful reporting, Amanda Mendez, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Howell County News, Willow Springs, …
Tracey DeFrancesco, chief operating officer for the A-Mark Foundation, presents second place for the 2026 A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism to Judy L. Thomas and Mike Hendricks for their reporting for The Kansas City Star about a lack of accountability for the city’s fire department and liability on the part of the union and criminal justice system. Awards were presented during Missouri Press Association’s 160th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Columbia.

Missouri Press awards second year of A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism

Missouri Press Association for a second year partnered with the A-Mark Foundation to award a total of $15,000 to Missouri journalists and news organizations. The A-Mark Foundation is a nonpartisan …

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Megan Jantos, publisher of The Weston Chronicle, participates in a cemetery restoration project at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Weston, MO on April 11, 2026.
Megan Jantos is owner and publisher of The Weston Chronicle, which she recently bought from Jim and Beth McPherson. Jantos is also a former U.S. Army military police officer.
Jimmy Sexton checks a copy of the Neosho Daily News after it comes off the Sharp BP-90C70 printer he is leasing. The printer can produce up to 70 pages per minute.
At least one Missouri publisher has turned to direct digital printing after experiencing ongoing problems with his web press printer. Jimmy Sexton, owner and publisher of the Neosho Daily News …
Kyle Troutman
Four Missouri journalists were part of this year’s Golden Dozen, 12 of the best editorials submitted in the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editor’s Golden Quill contest. Missouri Press …

Keeping the record of your Missouri Press Association

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Members' views
In the spring of 1995, I signed up for something I wasn't quite prepared for. Such is the way of a Gen Xer with nothing to lose and all the confidence in the world. I had been working for a …
The following excerpt is from Kent Ford's memoir, Boomer Tales: Adventures of a Part-Time Delinquent. It is republished here with permission. Kent Ford was editor of Missouri Press News for 25 …
It was 8:10 p.m. on Thursday in Cardiff, Wales, when I got the news. Three local newspapers and our press ceased operations — effective immediately. I was at the International Society of …

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Foundation News
Winners of the 2026 Missouri Press Better Newspaper Contest were announced Saturday morning, Sept. 26, in Columbia as Missouri Press Association’s 160 th Annual Convention concluded. CONTEST …
Congratulations to the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Inductees include Linda Geist, Ken Newton, Mará Rose Williams, Mark Maassen and Jean Maneke. Videos shown during the …
We’ve had a great start to Missouri Press Association’s 160 th Annual Convention and Trade Show. There’s more learning opportunities to come this afternoon, as well as honoring five very …

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Death notices
William Sidney “Sid” Jones III, 75, of Kennett died Aug. 8, 2026, at Piggott Hospital. During his service as a military policeman in the U.S. National Guard, his duty stations included …
Steve Jennings, 70, of Kirkwood died July 25, 2026, at his home. A Crystal City native, Jennings was a longtime journalist and advocate for those with disabilities. He worked for several …
Larry Gale Pearl, 76, Union Star, died Aug. 26, 2026, in a care facility in Stanberry. Pearl graduated with his bachelor’s in secondary education for English journalism as part of the first …

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Legislative News

Missouri Primary Election Update

Tuesday was primary election day in Missouri, and here are the results (final but unofficial).  There were four constitutional amendments on the ballot.  The two amendments receiving the most publicity, Amendments 4 and 5, both failed on Tuesday.  

Governor Kehoe Signs Bills Supported by Missouri Press Association

On Monday, July 13, Governor Mike Kehoe completed signing legislation that had been passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. Included among those bills signed by the Governor were four bills …

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