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By Dean Ridings

Arkansas Press Association

Publisher Weekly Vol.18 | No. 42 | Thursday, November 2, 2023 | Serving Press and State Since 1873

Veteran journalist Albarado un-retires with Arkansas Advocate After an almost 50-year newspaper career, Sonny Albarado seems to have found his ideal niche.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in January 2020 after a varied and comprehensive career at newspapers in Louisiana, Tennessee and Arkansas.

And the irony is it came following two years of initial retirement.

He was enjoying retirement but eagerly accepted what he considers a difference-making position in Arkansas journalism.

Albarado is serving as editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Advocate, an exciting and dynamic new vehicle in the changing world of journalism. The Advocate is an online-only daily publication focusing on state government and public policy.

“The joys of retirement lost out to the potential for achieving great journalism when the opportunity arose to continue serving Arkansas and my profession as editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Advocate,” Albarado wrote at the time.

With an initial publication date of Aug. 16, 2022, the Advocate is part of a nationwide network, States Newsroom, which began with six outlets in 2018 and has grown to 36 across the country.

All the outlets are funded by donations that support non-profit, high-quality journalism without advertising, subscription fees or paywalls.

“Here was a chance to play a part in developing a news outlet that has a passion for seeking truth,” he continued.

“A chance to give citizens the information and tools to make informed decisions for themselves. The opportunity to create a news outlet that takes seriously its role as a responsible, ethical interlocutor of the events and issues that concern Arkansans, especially those from marginalized or overlooked communities.”

Albarado is one of a staff of four professional journalists covering stories and policy developments that affect the lives of Arkansans. He and reporters Hunter Field and Tess Vrbin work out of Little Rock, while Antoinette Grajeda is the staffer in Northwest Arkansas.

“My wife says she has never seen me happier,” he said.

Albarado is quick to point out that financial donors understand no influence on news coverage is implied or allowed. “We are editorially independent,” he said. “We decide what to cover and how to cover it.”

“This is a different way of looking at news in terms of the business model,” Albarado said, noting The Advocate and other similar projects nationwide allow journalists “to do the kind of public service reporting that got us into the business in the first place.”

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Congratulations on 150 years.

Simmons Bank congratulates the Arkansas Press Association (APA) on 150 years in business and all it has achieved for our state. As Arkansas’s first trade association and the oldest professional association in the state, APA has paved the way for the freedom of press.

Simmons recently celebrated 120 years in business, so we feel a special connection with organizations that share a long history of serving our local communities. We’re proud to be in great company with the APA and look forward to the next 150 years!

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As an example, he believes the state moved too quickly in reducing the number of Arkansans receiving healthcare through Medicaid, “depriving children of needed medical care.” The state should have implemented a 12-month period, rather than six months, for reviewing and updating Medicaid eligibility information, he said.

sessions and the extended state government on a daily basis. “And our policy angle is very broad, including things that affect people’s lives, such as healthcare and corrections,” Albarado said.

Readers can access both statewide and national digital stories at arkansasadvocate.com. Local newspapers may republish articles at no charge, but attribution is required.

Albarado is alarmed at recent challenges to the state’s Freedom of Information Act by legislators and the governor. “There are too many local and state officials who see it (the FOIA) as an encumbrance to doing their job, and I see it as a tool for making sure they are doing their job,” he said.

Daily reporting from the State Capitol is the foundation, but the staff occasionally travels the state for articles. Examples have been coverage of a recent drought and how it affected Arkansas farmers and a traveling Twitter, now known as X, report on events and voter perspectives leading up to and including the 2022 election.

“Officials feel they don’t have to answer to the press and that the press is always watching over their shoulders,” he added.

Grajeda provides regular stories from Northwest Arkansas, and freelance reporters also are employed at times for additional coverage throughout the state.

The weakening of local newspapers throughout the state has been a factor in emboldening attacks on the FOIA by elected officials, he said.

Government officials and local media owners and editors in the past knew each other well and had more of a professional and personal relationship, he added, with a breakdown in that dynamic proving detrimental.

Albarado said the DemocratGazette covers state government extensively, but other news sources have cut back or been eliminated altogether. “And television and radio don’t provide coverage on a daily basis,” he said.

The Advocate focuses “Some officials no longer Sonny Albarado in the newsroom of the Democrat-Gazette prior to his retirement. primarily on policy issues, feel any obligation to but occasionally will delve confer with the APA or other news organizations,” Albarado said, into a specific story if it attracts national interest. An example of taking the attitude that “we have the votes to do what we want the latter is the controversy relating to Gov. Sarah Huckabee and don’t need your opinion.”

Sanders’ purchase of a $19,000 lectern. Initial coverage also was He did acknowledge that a significant number of legislators grew provided when the March tornado hit Little Rock. more receptive to protecting the FOIA during the recent special “We normally cover state government in a way that gets at bigger session, potentially recognizing a need to “put on the brakes” issues,” Albarado said. As an example, the staff doesn’t focus on concerning proposed erosion of the public’s right to know. monthly state revenue reports but will review at the end of the year how that money was spent and how it may have affected Albarado expresses “qualified support” for the planned effort to pass a state constitutional amendment to protect the FOIA, noting Arkansans. he looks forward to seeing a revised version of the draft. “We have Albarado is especially excited about his option of writing opinion to be careful what we put into the constitution,” he said, while pieces in addition to his regular reporting, something that was emphasizing he is in favor of any realistic and appropriate avenues not allowed in his earlier newspaper positions. Years ago he wrote for protecting the state’s transparency laws. opinion columns for his college newspaper, and returning to that Looking across the state and the nation, Albarado is concerned tradition is bringing professional satisfaction. about the number of communities not served or underserved In a current overview, Albarado notes “because we are basically a by local news sources. “I don’t think the traditional news model is one-party government, it is working quite efficiently, but often at sustainable,” he said. the expense of poor people and women.”

He hopes to see more non-profit news models develop but is “The Arkansas government is better than some, but there is room not certain how viable that is on the local level. Many outlets are for improvement. There is a need for addressing the situation of trying to move from advertising-based to subscription-based people who are not advantaged, but there is always going to be disagreement about how to make that happen.”

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designs, but local donors often may be required to help make that happen, he said. “A lot of businesses and corporations are starting to understand the need for that,” he said.

Arriving in Arkansas in 2007, he served as projects editor of the Democrat-Gazette. For one 18-month period during his tenure there, he also served as city editor.

“It’s a tough thing, having grown up in newspapers, to see the fracturing of the news ecosystem,” Albarado said. “But I am optimistic. I think there will continue to be some kind of news service for local and statewide coverage.”

In his position in Little Rock, Albarado managed a staff of 3 to 5 reporters who provided in-depth and investigative articles for the newspaper.

Two articles stand out. One related to a cold case in which two of his reporters facilitated additional DNA testing that eventually conclusively established human remains were those of a missing 12-year-old girl. That effort provided needed closure for the girl’s family.

He said such a development could take many forms. For example, he pointed to some Facebook groups providing much-needed local news and information in local communities. He suggests models of that nature could become more professional and comprehensive going forward.

The other story involved the establishment by his team of a statewide database that documented specifics of use of force by police throughout Arkansas. That major undertaking detailed the number of persons shot by police in the state over a fiveyear period.

During his newspaper career, Albarado has been very active in the Society of Professional Journalists, forming a chapter in his native Louisiana and eventually serving on the national board, representing that state, Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas.

He eventually was elected national president of the organization.

“Investigative journalism requires a significant commitment in allowing reporters Albarado remained time to do the needed active in SPJ after work,” Albarado moving to Arkansas, said.

Outstanding serving on the state investigative board here. Additionally, reporting still is being he has served on the accomplished in the Albarado moderates a panel discusson on using the Freedom of Information Act to break stories at the SPJ Foundation board, 2023 APA Convention this past July. country, he added, promoting journalism but to some extent it is education efforts. dominated by the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal.

Growing up on a sugar plantation, Albarado graduated from high school in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and attended college there Following his retirement from the Democrat-Gazette, Albarado did at Nicholls State University. He majored in English and minored some freelance editing work and also served as a consultant for in history and began working on the student newspaper as a the Center for Health Journalism for the University of Southern sophomore.

California. In the latter position, he organized seminars and served as a mentor for five journalists.

Initially he planned to become an English teacher and attended one semester of graduate school before deciding that wasn’t the Albarado has had a lifetime interest in music and dancing, often right profession for him. going to clubs and attending concerts. He was a member of the concert band while in school.

Using his student newspaper experience, he went to work for the Houma (La.) Daily Courier and remained there two years. He turned He and his wife, Linda Lanier, have enjoyed hiking and camping to journalism because he could see “the potential to bring about and did just that while on their honeymoon years ago in Arkansas. change and to empower people to take action.”

His wife is a retired journalist. Albarado has two sons, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He worked briefly for a trade publication before spending a year at a weekly newspaper in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. A major career A final thought? move involved landing a position as bureau chief at the Morning “I am hoping people will read more than one source of news Advocate in Baton Rouge. He stayed there 12 years. in order to be informed about the world,” he said. “I think it’s a Albarado spent 18 years, starting in 1989, at the Commercial problem when people read things that only agree with their own Appeal in Memphis, serving as projects editor, business editor and point of view.” news editor.

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Online registration Six complete their “Earn Your Press Pass” for ArkLaMiss certification; program available to APA conference member newspapers through year’s end available through Six staff at APA member newspapers Newton, Kansas who has 10 years of high have completed the Earn Your Press Pass school teaching experience. Topics covered Monday, Nov. 6 program, with 24 others currently taking in the coursework include newspaper the online courses.

APA members have until next Monday, November 6 to register online for the 2023 ArkLaMiss Circulation, Marketing & Audience Development Conference, which will be held at the Ameristar Hotel and Casino on the banks of the Mississippi River in Vicksburg on November 9-10.

The conference agenda will focus on audience development and postal issues, including service issues and pending rate increases. Other sessions planned include the popular Hot Ideas Exchange and a roundtable discussion.

Registration for the conference and all the details can be found at mspress.org/ events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1773700

Earn Your Press Pass is an online series of lessons covering the basics of community journalism available to staff at APA member newspapers at no charge. It is designed to train those with limited or no newspaper journalism experience, but is also suitable for seasoned reporters looking to brush up on their skills.

Jeff McDonald of the AdvanceMonticellonian in Monticello was the first to complete the coursework. Others earning the certification are Halen Murphy of the Advance-Monticellonian, Bryan Rice of The Sentinel-Record in Hot Springs, Sandy Johansen and Robin Burns of the Hot Springs Village Voice and Charity Roland of the Marshall Mountain Wave.

Earn Your Press Pass is designed and taught

by Lindsey Young, the co-publisher and copy editor of Harvey County Now in

basics, industry jargon, interviewing and reporting skills, sourcing considerations, news judgment, headline and cutline writing, AP Style, copy editing and basic photography. Participants complete work at their own pace.

“Arkansas has a legacy of great community journalists,” said APA Executive Director Ashley Kemp Wimberley. “But not everyone is able to take time away from their careers to enroll in traditional college coursework. Earn Your Press Pass provides APA member newspaper staff with realworld tools to better serve and cover their local communities. While this course does not replace journalism school, we are excited to offer Earn Your Press Pass as a member benefit.”

If you or someone on your staff could benefit from Earn Your Press Pass, email ashley@arkansaspress.org for more information or to register.

Accommodations at the Ameristar are available for a discounted rate of $79 nightly with code ARKLAMS1123 at ameristarvicksburg.com or by calling 601638-1000 and referencing the code while making your reservation.

APA is the coordinating state press association for this year’s conference.

ArkLaMiss is sponsored annually by APA and the Mississippi Press Association.

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EARN YOUR

PRESS PASS What is Earn Your Press Pass?

Earn Your Press Pass is a simple course, covering the basics of community journalism.

It is designed to train those with limited or no news experience to work for their local newspaper,helping to create valuable coverage. It is taught by Lindsey Young, a community journalist and publisher with 10 years of high school teaching experience.

What does the course include?

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Writing Techniques A. Writing on deadline B. Fun with leads C. Using quotes D. Headline writing E. Cutline writing F. Thinking outside the pyramid

A. Parts of a newspaper B. Other terms to know

III. Interviewing

A. Who should I interview?

B. Preparing for an interview C. Conducting an interview D. Interview follow-up E. Source problems and issues F. Let’s practice.

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Photography

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Sections are feature videos and printable cheat sheets

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Lessons will continue to be added/updated.

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VII. Style Editing

A. Tips for effective editing B. Revising and rewriting C. Let’s practice.

Types of Stories

A. Newsworthiness B. News-writing basics C. Breaking and hard news stories D. Covering a meeting E. Working a press release F. Writing a feature story G. Covering sports H. Opinion writing

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VIII. Journalist Rights and Ethics

A. Taking good photos B. Editing photos C. Dealing with submitted photos

A. Keeping yourself organized B. Preparing files for layout C. I have nothing to write about. Help!

A. Your right to know B. Avoiding libel C. Journalism ethics D. Contradictions of community journalism

“I was extremely impressed. Lindsey even taught this old dog some new tricks. The content is solid, it’s easy to use, and you can sign into and out of the program as your time allows. Lindsey’s engaging nature makes the lessons enjoyable, which makes you look forward to the next segment.”

DONNIS BAGGETT, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Executive vice president and a 50-year veteran of small and large Texas newsrooms

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THANK YOU. Behind every business and bold move were those who made things happen.

We appreciate our communities and customers for letting us serve them.

We thank Arkansas newspapers for sharing our safety education, energy assistance and efficiency resources with readers.

ANF to present first Meredith Oakley Memorial Award at 2024 APA convention The Arkansas Newspaper Foundation announced on Monday a new endowed award will be named in honor of the late former Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Associate Editor and “Voices” page editor Meredith Oakley.

The Meredith Oakley Award will be presented annually to a strong advocate of freedom of information. The first presentation will be made during the Better Newspaper Editorial Awards Banquet at the Arkansas Press Association Convention on June 29, 2024, at Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro.

Oakley died this past July at age 72. She joined the staff of the then-Arkansas Democrat in 1976, beginning a 35-year career over which she became known as a scathingly honest critic of those in power.

She was a fierce defender of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act who served on the Freedom of Information Coalition and testified at the state legislature against laws that would weaken the people’s right to know. It was said she never gave an inch, because she understood all too well how

many miles legislators and special interests would grab in return.

“Meredith Oakley was a bulldog journalist if there ever was one…tough, but wellrespected,” said ANF President Rusty Fraser. “The foundation is honored to present this new annual award in her memory.”

“Meredith was a hard-nosed and hardworking journalist,” said ANF Board Member Skip Rutherford. “But there was a side of her that was also funny and generous, exemplified by her performances in the Farkleberry Follies, which raised thousands of dollars for college journalism scholarships.”

“Meredith was a formidable journalist who, over her 35-year career, was known as a fierce defender of the public’s right to know,” said APA Executive Director Ashley Kemp Wimberley. “She was not known to mince words. I am sure the future recipients of this award will be equally as tenacious.”

ANF is APA’s philanthropic arm. Other

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members of the ANF board include: Steve Eddington, Rob Roedel, Steve Listopad, Kim Christ, Jeanette Lightfoot and Frank Fellone.

Seed money for the Meredith Oakley Award has been pledged by the Hussman Foundation.

Contributions to the award in memory of Meredith Oakley may be mailed to Arkansas Newspaper Foundation, 411 South Victory Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. Please note on your check, “In Memory of Meredith Oakley”.

The Arkansas Newspaper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations to ANF are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Three APW members take national leadership roles in NFPW appointed to fill the nowvacant secretary position.

Three members of Arkansas Press Women are serving in leadership roles for the National Federation of Press Women.

Former APW President Debbie Miller of Bentonville is serving as vice president of the national organization. Previously treasurer, she was a candidate for secretary when it was learned the candidate for vice president had to withdraw from the election. As such, Miller moved up the ballot and will serve a two-year term as vice president, as per the NFPW bylaws, and is next in line to serve as president.

Director.

Former APW President Helen Sheffield Plotkin of Conway serves the NFPW Board of Directors as the Professional Contest

communications spectrum in the United States. It offers community and connections to other professionals in 32 state affiliates, including Arkansas, and welcomes at-large members from areas without affiliates. Its mission is to promote professional and ethical practices in communication by providing members tools and pathways to strengthen their skills and to advocate for the First Amendment to create an informed public.

NFPW represents and students working

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Current APW President Kristin Netterstrom Higgins of Bryant was

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Guest Column: Trusted and reliable, local newspapers matter to their communities

By Dean Ridings

A recent Gallup study showed that America’s confidence in the national mass media has reached a near record low. While that’s disturbing, it’s not unexpected. The digital age has brought a barrage of national news sources that are focused on sound bites, opinions, partisan views and a race to push out breaking news, even if it hasn’t been properly fact-checked or vetted. The problem has been exacerbated by social media channels that allow disinformation to be distributed virtually unchecked.

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Americans trust local newspapers However, Americans feel differently when it comes to their local newspaper. According to a 2023 national survey of 5,000 adults, local newspapers are the most relied on and trusted media source of original reporting: more than television and radio, and significantly more than social media.

Trust in local newspapers extends across age groups and demographics, as adults of all segments recognize the value of reliable local reporting that newspapers deliver.

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And, beyond just trusting the reporting local newspapers provide, Americans recognize how important it is to have a healthy local newspaper in their community. In fact, 74% of all Americans stated that having a newspaper in their community is important for providing them with much needed local news and information. It’s hard to get Americans to agree on anything, but they agree that local newspapers are important.

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Local newspapers shine a light on important issues

of the community and committed to high standards of journalistic integrity.

America’s trust in their local newspaper is not surprising. A local newspaper’s commitment to reporting the news is different from the national mass media.

Local newspapers are just that, local, and are staffed with dedicated professional journalists who live and work in the communities they cover. The issues that are important to the community are also important to local reporters, and that creates a deep accountability to delivering trusted, unbiased news.

Local newspapers advertising source

Readers and non-readers alike rely on their local newspaper to shine a spotlight on the issues that matter most to them. From holding local institutions accountable, to reporting on local schools, sports or entertainment for the weekend, local journalists often uncover stories that might otherwise go unnoticed. That local connection instills confidence that the information being delivered is coming from a source that is invested in the health

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The trust in local newspapers goes beyond just traditional news. It applies to local advertising, as well. The same national study of 5,000 adults found that 60% of Americans use newspaper advertising to help them decide what brands, products and local services to buy. That’s about the same as local television and much higher than radio, direct mail and social media ads.

Supporting newspapers makes a difference Despite the high levels of trust in local newspapers, the business model continues to face challenges. The way people consume news has changed, but Big Tech’s continued use of local newspapers’ content without paying for it puts even more strain on the newspaper business model.

There are easy ways for you to support your local newspaper — and ensure that quality

local journalism remains in your community.

In addition to subscribing or advertising, ask your congressional representatives to support the Community News and Small Business Support Act (HR 4756) that has recently been introduced in Congress.

This bipartisan bill provides much-needed support to local newspapers that invest in their journalists. For every local journalist who is employed to work on local news, the newspaper will receive a tax credit. The act is a cost-effective way for local newspapers to keep professional journalists covering their communities. It’s a win for everyone.

Visit www.supportcommunitynews.com for more info. ___________________________________ Dean Ridings is the CEO of America’s Newspapers, a national association supporting journalism and healthy newspapers and is committed to explaining, defending and advancing the vital role of newspapers in democracy and civil life. Learn more at newspapers.org.

Connecting People and Communities At the heart of journalism lies an unwavering drive to improve lives.

Whether chronicling the history of a community and its people, or standing as the watchdog for truth and integrity, journalists are passionate about making a difference for others.

We understand.

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Congratulations to the members of the APA on 150 years of outstanding journalism, helping make Arkansas a great place in which to live and work.

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AGENDA Thursday, Nov. 9 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m.

Welcome & Opening Session “Understanding Periodicals: All Things Mail Entry” presented by Brad Hill, CEO, Interlink

2:45 p.m.

Break

3:15 p.m.

General session “What Postal Changes Mean for Your Newspaper” presented by Brad Hill

4:30 p.m.

Break & Check-In

5:30 p.m.

Reception

Friday, Nov. 10 8:30 a.m.

Continental breakfast

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Hot Ideas Exchange

One-on-one postal consultations available from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. Round Table Discussion 11:00 a.m.

Wrap-Up and adjourn

About the Keynote Presenter Brad Hill is Chief Executive Officer at Interlink, a Michigan company that provides circulation and mailing software and services to U.S. newspapers. He also represents the National Newspaper Association on USPS’ Postmaster General’s Mailer’s Technical Advisory Committee, and is a member of USPS’ Periodical Advisory Group. In these roles, Brad supports newspapers in understanding, implementing and troubleshooting mail delivery, and collaborates with USPS to address key issues affecting our industry.

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