In Response to Sutton Editorial
The Alabama Press Association Board of Directors voted today to censure Goodloe Sutton and suspend the association membership of The Democrat-Reporter. The members have a right under the bylaws to address the question of expulsion of the newspaper at the next...
2019 APA Media Awards Editorial and Advertising Contests
The 2019 APA Media Awards Advertising Contest is now open and accepting entries. The editorial portion of the contest is also open and the magazine contest will be opened on January 23. Click here to visit the contest portal. This year, there were changes made to...
Nominations sought for 2019 Emerging Journalist
Click here to view the 2019 nomination form and award criteria.
Nominations sought for 2019 APA Lifetime Achievement
The APA board of directors is seeking nominations for the Alabama Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019. The award was established in 2003 to honor and recognize outstanding service and accomplishments spanning a career in journalism in Alabama. The...
Google News Initiative & LMA Announce 50 Scholarships for Media Transformation 2018
Understanding the need for greater diversity in the local media industry, LMA and Google News Initiative have teamed up to offer 50 scholarships to Media Transformation 2018. The conference takes place September 25-27 in Kansas City and focuses on innovation,...
National Newspaper Week – October 7-8, 2018
National Newspaper Week 2018 will be observed Oct. 7-13, 2018. The annual celebration marks the impact of newspapers in their communities. Today, more than ever, our communities need to be aware of the important role their local newspaper plays in the community. SPREAD THE WORD! Material, including editorials, cartoons, promotional ads and more, is now available to the members of the Alabama Press Association on the NNW site. NNW is sponsored by Newspaper Association Managers, Inc., the consortium of North American trade associations representing the industry.
Remembering John McCain, A Friend of Free Press
2018 Football Pass Program
2018 Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet Photos
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2018 Summer Convention Photos
The 2018 APA Summer Convention was a total hit! Enjoy the following pictures, captured by staff throughout the weekend...and don't forget to share yours also! Send them to jaclyn@alabamapress.org. Thanks! [gallery...
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