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Est. 1949 Arkansas Press Women is an association of professional communicators in journalism, public information, business, education and government.

Arkansas Press Women is an association of professional communicators who work in journalism, public information, business, education and government communications. We support each other through professional development, recognition and competitions, networking among ourselves and through related organizations, and celebrating our triumphs and disasters together. We support our profession by workin

g to protect First Amendment rights and Freedom of Information laws, adhering to a Code of Ethics and supporting youth activities and education. We are not all female, and we work in many media — print, broadcast, electronic — as our profession has grown since we were founded in 1949. Our organization is a state affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women, which gives us access to national educational programs, recognition and competition, as well as opportunities to learn from our peers in other states. Join us at nfpw.org

26/12/2025

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of our friend Barb from Nebraska. She was always a pleasure to visit with at National Federation of Press Women conferences.

Barb Batie, a Nebraska “farm-her”, journalist, and community leader whose life centered on telling stories of rural Nebraska and the people who produce our food, died Christmas Day with her family at…

24/12/2025

Brittany Maine is now co-owner and co-publisher of the Waldron News. The News was recently purchased by Maine and Co-Publisher Roby Brock.

You can read all about Maine's approach to community journalism, plus more industry news, in this week's Arkansas Publisher Weekly at https://publuu.com/flip-book/927172/2292756

23/12/2025

Are you a journalist in need of legal assistance? Whether you have a question about Freedom of Information Act requests or require help dealing with a subpoena threat, contact the Reporters Committee's free Legal Hotline.

We also operate a 24/7 line at 1-800-336-4243 in case of emergency, including if a journalist has been arrested or faces imminent detainment.

Bookmark it today: https://www.rcfp.org/legal-hotline/

19/12/2025

Remote job alert
Salary $105-140k

17/12/2025

It’s time to enter the Arkansas Press Women communications contest via the NFPW portal! First deadlines are in January!

16/12/2025

Arkansas Press Women is proud to celebrate the retirement of longtime member, past president, and friend Mary Hightower, who officially retires Dec. 31 after an extraordinary career in communications!

Mary has been a member of APW since 1999 and served two terms as president from 2009–2013, helping guide the organization through growth and change while mentoring countless communicators along the way. In 2023, she was honored as Arkansas’s Communicator of Achievement, a recognition that reflects both her professional excellence and her lasting impact on others.

Most recently, Mary served as chief communications officer for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, where she helped make agriculture accessible, relevant, and visible to everyday Arkansans. Throughout her career, she has been a trusted leader, a generous mentor, and a champion for strong, ethical communication!

Longtime Arkansas Press Women member Mary Hightower is officially retiring from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture on Dec. 31, 2025.

15/12/2025

Have a wonderful first day Andrew!

After falling into his dream job covering politics 20 years ago, Andrew DeMillo embarks on a new chapter Monday as editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Advocate.

12/12/2025

Bolstered by her faith and her family, columnist Sandra Bagley has been fighting cancer this year. Now, having completed chemotherapy, she is looking to the future.

You can read more about Sandra's journey, plus more industry news, in this week's Arkansas Publisher Weekly at https://publuu.com/flip-book/927172/2279154

08/12/2025

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📢 We’re hiring an Advertising Coordinator for Arkansas Living — the monthly magazine of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and the state’s largest-circulation publication.

We’re looking for a seasoned, multitalented ad sales professional with strong connections, solid experience and the energy to build and maintain relationships with businesses across the state. You’ll help advertisers reach an engaged, statewide audience while supporting the cooperative mission of serving communities. And you’ll be joining a dynamic team in a great workplace with outstanding benefits!

https://careers.aecc.com/job/Little-Rock-Coordinator-Advertising-Arka-72209/1344808500/

04/12/2025

Job alert
Salary info: $13-$15 per hour

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view o...

01/12/2025

Congratulations to APW member Mary Hightower for her retirement from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, where she serves as chief communications officer!

She has been a member of Arkansas Press Women since 1999, serving as president for two terms from 2009 to 2013, and was honored as Arkansas’ Communicator of Achievement in 2023!

28/11/2025

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Arkansas Press Women is an association of professional communicators in journalism, public information, business, education and government.

Join APW as a state-level member by emailing [email protected]. Become a professional member at https://nfpw.org/join/ We support each other through professional development, recognition and competitions, networking among ourselves and through related organizations, and celebrating our triumphs and disasters together. We support our profession by working to protect First Amendment rights and Freedom of Information laws, adhering to a Code of Ethics and supporting youth activities and education. We are not all female, and we work in many media — print, broadcast, electronic — as our profession has grown since we were founded in 1949. Our organization is a state affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women, which gives us access to national educational programs, recognition and competition, as well as opportunities to learn from our peers in other states.