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The Arkansas Press Association was founded in 1873 to serve the newspapers of Arkansas. The primary function of APA is to serve its member newspapers by providing to them information and training opportunities to allow them to grow, develop and compete in the marketplace.

* APA Spotlight

Arkansas Media Directory is out

The 2010 Arkansas Media Directory, published annually by the Arkansas Press Association, is now available. The unique publication lists valuable information about all media organizations in Arkansas, focusing on newspapers but including broadcasters (television and radio), magazines, campus newspapers and other print media. Many other features of interest are contained in its 76 color pages as well.

The Directory can be purchased right here in the Online Store (just click the button at left). It can be ordered by contacting the Arkansas Press Association via mail (411 South Victory, Little Rock, AR 72201), phone (501.374.1500), email (info@arkansaspress.org), or by posting a request to APA's Facebook Fan Page (see the button here, upper left) or the APA Forums.

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Write for Arkansas Program Announced

Applications for the “Write for Arkansas” grants are now available.

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Nominations for Oustanding Young Journalists Sought

The Arkansas Press Association is calling for nominations for the newly-created Outstanding Young Journalist Award.

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Sunshine Week starts March 14

From The Arkansas Publisher Weekly:

This year's Sunshine Week celebration, to be observed March 14-20, will honor individuals who fought tirelessly last year to make their state or local public institutions more open and accessible.

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* Upcoming Events

Adobe Workshop

Russell Viers, Internationally Certified Adobe Instructor, will be giving his tricks of InDesign/Photoshop on Thursday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. He will be at the Durand Conference Center in Harrison, AR. Registration is $20 and includes lunch. To register, please download the registration form via the link below and return to the APA office.

Russell Viers InDesign/Photoshop Workshop

Contest entries due Mar. 31

The deadline for submitting entries for the 2010 Better Newspaper News/Editorial Contest is Wed., March 31, by 5:00 p.m. All entries must be received by that time or postmarked by that date. Rules and entry forms have been sent to all APA members, but additional copies may be downloaded by clicking the link below:

2010 APA News/Editorial Contest Rules & Entry Forms.

APA Advertising Conference

The 2010 APA Advertising Conference will be held March 11-12 at the Clarion on the Lake in Hot Springs. Among the highlights will be the annual Awards Banquet honoring winners of the 2010 Better Newspaper Advertising Contest and an APA "Day at the Races" at Oaklawn Park. Mark your calendars and plan on coming.

Click here to get the flyers and a registration form.

Those only interested in attending APA "Day at the Races:"

Click here to get a stand alone information sheet/registration form.