Bill Minor, journalist who was called conscience of Mississippi, dies at 94 4/4/17

Bill Minor, whose courageous reporting helped open Americans' eyes to everyday racial discrimination in the South in the 1960s and won him recognition as the "conscience of Mississippi," died March 28 in Ridgeland, Miss., outside Jackson. He was 94.

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Jeffrey Dietz accepts new role with KBA North America 4/4/17

KBA North America announces the appointment of Jeffrey R. Dietz as the new vice president of its Web and Specialty Press division.

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Juneau Empire names new GM 4/4/17

Brian Naplachowski has been named the new general manager of the Juneau Empire.

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Student Press Law leader to head Brechner Freedom of Information Center 4/3/17

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications has announced that Frank LoMonte is the new director of the Joseph L. Brechner Center for Freedom of Information.

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Digital First Media hires director of audience development 4/3/17

Digital First Media has hired Dan Petty as its director of audience development, a newly created position. In this role, Petty will identify, oversee and evangelize audience initiatives companywide, including digital audience strategy, distribution, social media, technology and measurement.

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The Tuscaloosa News names new ad director 4/3/17

The Tuscaloosa News has promoted Beau Laird to be its next director of advertising.

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McClatchy VP Christian Hendricks, 54, to retire 3/28/17

McClatchy has announced that Christian A. Hendricks, vice president for strategic initiatives, plans to retire from the company on Nov. 30, 2017, after 25 years of service.

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New publisher named in Michigan 3/28/17

Vince Bodiford was recently named as the new president and publisher of the Monroe News in Michigan.

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StarNews Editor Pam Sander promoted to GateHouse's regional editor 3/28/17

StarNews Executive Editor Pam Sander (Wilmington, N.C.) will now oversee three additional GateHouse Media daily newspapers and several weeklies with a promotion to the Coastal Carolina Group's regional editor.

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Reynolds Journalism Institute announces leadership changes to help manage growth 3/28/17

As initiatives and collaborations continue to grow at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism, Executive Director Randy Picht announced a key promotion and a new addition to RJI's leadership team.

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