ARKANSAS. press ASSOCIATION Better Newspaper Editorial

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1 ARKANSAS press ASSOCIATION 2017 Better Newspaper Editorial I Contest Winners Members of the Oklahoma Press Association selected winners from 17 daily newspapers submitting 672 entries and 33 weekly newspapers submitting 982 entries.

2 Dana Guthrie Just so you could get high Dana Guthrie Blot on our system Josh Briggs Teen Shot, Killed Monday By Police Marisa Hicks Fire captain faces DWI, harassment charges Marisa Hicks CPD disagrees with handling of May incident James L. White Lead in water Noel Oman & Chris Bahn Bridge falls... after a bit Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Fayetteville Doug Thompson & Scarlet Sims Official - charges to come David Showers & Steven Mross Fire heavily damages 70 West Plaza Dave Hughes, Lisa Hammersly & Bill Bowden Gunfire kills sheriff s deputy News Story Villager Journal, Cherokee Village Lauren Siebert Area residents voice concerns Wynne Progress David Owens House cat or mountain lion? Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Lynn Kutter Teen Dies in Mobile Home Fire North Little Rock Times Dale Ellis & Jeremy Peppas Pearl Harbor The Sheridan Headlight Millie McClain Vandals terrorize Orion Terrica Hendrix Calls continue for removal or resignation Carroll County News Midweek, Berryville Scott Loftis Missing Money The Sheridan Headlight Tanner Newton Tornado rips roof Lovely County Citizen, Eureka Springs Samantha Jones Victims of Orlando shooting remembered The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Kent Marts Scam leads to bomb scare The Mena Star Sarah Wilson $27k raised for family The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Lynn Atkins Bike-truck crash kills ride organizer The Free Weekly, Fayetteville Nick Brothers Protestors Call for Stopping Diamond Pipeline 2

3 Josh Briggs Vet receives honor 60-plus years later Sarah Perry Life of love and travel: Man tells story Tracy Whitaker Middle East morale booster Jamie Williams Latte art skills being put to test David Holsted I ve had a beautiful career Angelia Roberts Son recalls fatal crash El Dorado News-Times Randal Curtman & Terrance Armstard Cary family sons observe tradition Andrea Bruner Colt Farley Hunter Field Flood victims still in it knee-deep Jeannie Roberts Mother reaches out, forgives son s killer Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Fayetteville Doug Thompson Answers found Feature Story Spring River Chronicle, Hardy Tammy Curtis Private E. Nothing: Mickey Pinky Pinkinston s Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Lynn Kutter UA Professor Uses Life Experiences With Students South Arkansas Sun, Hampton Sam Hoisington The Right Time Montgomery County News, Mount Ida Dewayne Holloway Bluebell and Bluegrass on a Saturday night Blytheville Courier News Jeremy Hall 102-year-old World War II vet reflects on service Carroll County News Midweek, Berryville Kelby Newcomb Happening upon history John R. Schirmer Smallest things are exciting for Ewing s survivor The Sheridan Headlight Tanner Newton Pom poms and race cars 3 The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Keith Bryant Face first in Little Sugar Creek Stone County Leader, Mountain View Lori Freeze Pump Organ Projects Stone County Leader, Mountain View Edie Sutterfield Duncan Transplant Janelle Jessen Labor of Love

4 In-Depth Series Reporting Camden News Amber Conway City council addresses nepotism Jamie Williams A Day of Caring series Malvern Daily Record Joshua Waddle & Beau Hunter Water, two cities, one problem Marisa Hicks & Jeanette Anderton County Clerk indictment series James L. White Internet safety El Dorado News-Times Randal Curtman & Terrance Armstard UCAPS series Lisa Hammersly & Brian Fanney Cash & The Court Brian Fanney Incentive program built on promise Doug Thompson, Dan Holtmeyer & Lara Hightower Seeking safe haven, refugees North Little Rock Times Dale Ellis Broadway Bridge fiasco Newton County Times, Jasper Deer/Mt. Judea School District Greenwood Democrat Dustin Graham Greenwood Stray Dog Issue Kenneth Fry & Taniah Tudor Alcohol sales Scott Loftis Ambulance district The Sheridan Headlight Tanner Newton Childhood cancer awareness The Times Dispatch, Walnut Ridge Megan Heyl & John Bland Consolidation Stone County Leader, Mountain View Edie Sutterfield & Lori Freeze Century Farms Janelle Jessen Fueled by heritage Deborah Horn Profiles on women 4

5 Investigative Reporting All Newspapers Lisa Hammersly & Brian Fanney Cash & The Court IF Stone Award Angelia Roberts FOI requested between AG&F, elected official Taniah Tudor Candidates filing Beat Reporting Josh Briggs Jamie Williams Tracy Whitaker The Courier, Russellville Travis Simpson Lacy Mitchell Donna Braymer Angelia Roberts Doug Thompson Stacy Ryburn Hunter Field Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Lynn Kutter North Little Rock Times Donna Lampkin Stephens Kenneth Fry John R. Schirmer Scott Loftis The Sheridan Headlight Byron Tate Lovely County Citizen, Eureka Springs Samantha Jones Deborah Horn The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Keith Bryant Madison County Record, Huntsville Preston Tolliver 5

6 Sports News Story Tony Lenahan Hornet Swarm Josh Briggs Passing of a legend Mike McKinney Matheny makes stop at CRC fundraiser David McCollum Hudl up and watch this Paul Glover T-Wolves win 31 straight Paul Glover Lady Pirates measure up to another state title game Bob Wisener Love at first sight Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Fayetteville Rick Fires & Vernon Tarver Apparel companies compete Jonesboro Sun Matthew V. Roberson NCAA selection panel snubs ASU again Buck Ringgold & George Clay Mitchell Warner adds to coaching ranks Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Mark Humphrey Wake up call Booneville Democrat Glenn M. Parrish Rippy Inducted Into AHSCA Hall of Fame Leland Barclay Loyd retires from coaching Harold Coggins Early wins No.700 Blytheville Courier News Aaron FitzPatrick Tigers win back-to-back state titles John R. Schirmer Fund-raising effort underway John R. Schirmer Scrappers put up 13 TDs Ray Benton Sylvan Hills shocked by Chapel Graham Thomas Boys back on top The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Lynn Atkins Golfers trade their clubs for rakes and shovels Ray Benton Henderson brings home gold 6

7 Sports Feature Story Josh Briggs Ship the Sherbet Malvern Daily Record Eric Moore Black Cats inaugural season a success Cole Turbeville PHS golfer shows toughness Camden News Patrick Flannigan From Camden to Cali to Rio Andrea Bruner Southside fifth-grader scores touchdown from wheelchair Kris Caraway Bluebirds have last game David McCollum Water is a great equalizer Chip Souza Title town Troy Schulte Made in McAlmont Sean Saunders Thrill of the hunt Chip Souza Luke s journey North Little Rock Times Donna Lampkin Stephens Ryan Spurlock Wynne Progress David Owens Celebrating 20 years in stripes Kevin Taylor Humble roots carry Garringer North Little Rock Times Donna Lampkin Stephens Hannah Bakalekos Harold Coggins Anatomy of a road trip Harold Coggins Going home-sort of John R. Schirmer Tradition-rich The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Kent Marts Marts-ing through the minor league Graham Thomas Best decision, worst decision Paul Boyd Hard to Walk Away Madison County Record, Huntsville Preston Tolliver Championship form forever 7

8 Sports Column Malvern Daily Record Eric Moore The era of participation trophies Josh Briggs A man named Red Bruce Guthrie Roberts led as administrator The Courier, Russellville Travis Simpson Bourbon s final touchdown David McCollum One small kick for woman; One giant leap for humankind El Dorado News-Times Kevin Moye The summit was an occurrence Jeff Brasel Thank you Frank Broyles Texarkana Gazette Josh Richert Ump should get bumped from TASO Rick Fires Transfers, transfers everywhere Rick Fires Flag flap not attention women needed George Clay Mitchell Maybe I m using tolerate wrong in a sentence Newton County Times, Jasper Jeff Brasel Is this another black eye Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins State of Hog basketball: pretty sad Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Mark Humphrey Teen athlete became impact player Scott Loftis Boys in the hood Harold Coggins Mamas, don t let your Scott Loftis Hogs can, will play better Ray Benton Muhammad Ali a complex hero Ray Benton Sports should be about the game, not antics Graham Thomas Timeout: Road to 3-peat 8

9 Editorial Steve Watts What some see vividly Steve Gillespie Inskeep deserves 40 years Steve Gillespie We need home grown teachers Angelia Roberts Community center should unite Kelly Sublett For Freedom of Information we just keep swimming Angelia Roberts The role of newspapers David Barham Another Catch-22 Jonesboro Sun Chris Wessel Judicial system requires reform Greg Harton Just a few questions Jonesboro Sun Chris Wessel Blackman must end use of Justice Network Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins Univ. of Opulence Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins School salaries Spring River Chronicle, Hardy Dawana Goings Pigue Highland Schools Superintendent buyout The Sheridan Headlight Byron Tate Say yes Harold Coggins Happy 180th The Sheridan Headlight Byron Tate School buses Madison County Record, Huntsville Millage increase could be shot in the arm Garrick Feldman Millage election to decide future Stone County Leader, Mountain View Lori Freeze Nepotism Jonathan Feldman Probation corrupted 9

10 News / Political Column Times-Herald, Forrest City Caleb Talley The case for cannabis Times-Herald, Forrest City Caleb Talley What happened J.T. Johnson Why the Electoral College has to go Angelia Roberts Suicide: my story, my observations Joseph Price Yes, measles is a big deal Jeanette Anderton One Guy s story Angelia Roberts My Patriotic Come to Jesus Moment Steven Mross A letter from the witness stand Greg Harton The price of admission Philip Martin Dad s not drunk, he s on meth Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins Thinking Canada? Fuggedaboutit! Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins Makin mountains out of molehills Wynne Progress David Owens Get off my lawn John Davis US political parties Blytheville Courier News Tom Henry Sausage-making City Council John Davis Third parties The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Kent Marts Daddy, you always told us Stone County Leader, Mountain View David Ciscel Cow Mountain Economist - Free Trade Lovely County Citizen, Eureka Springs Samantha Jones Taking a stand Madison County Record, Huntsville Preston Tolliver Manners matter when discussing politics online 10

11 General Column Malvern Daily Record Gretchen Ritchey God s beautiful art of spring Steve Gillespie Social and anti-social media Kelly Freudensprung You might be a Hillbilly if... El Dorado News-Times Randal Curtman What s in a name? Angelia Roberts The day my mom wasn t my mom Kelly Sublett When you don t know what to say, pray Jonesboro Sun Chris Wessel Quarter left on headstone could link past to present Philip Martin Today offers reasons to celebrate Mark Gregory What treasures await Becca Martin-Brown Lessons from sixth grade Spring River Chronicle, Hardy Tammy Curtis So to speak.. If glass could talk 11 Van Buren County Democrat, Clinton Alex Kienlen On having survived Booneville Democrat Glenn M. Parrish Fiction, Reality Run Parallel Wynne Progress David Owens Pray for Gatlinburg Louie Graves Reflecting Samantha Jones Remembering Papaw Scott Loftis Memories of Mom Melissa Cason Fatherhood is earned Madison County Record, Huntsville Shannon Hahn A story of survival through a donor s compassion Stone County Leader, Mountain View Gary Keith View from the Mountain Lovely County Citizen, Eureka Springs Samantha Jones Something to talk about Stone County Leader, Mountain View Lori Freeze Secondhand Newz - Books

12 Public Notice All Dailies Jamie Williams E. coli found in water sample Jamie Williams Asbestos not big issue for schools Dana Guthrie Recalled chicken warehouse issue Medium & John Hofheimer Millage Melissa Cason Monticello citizens Jeffrey Smith Ware Sewer treatment plant Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Lynn Kutter Prairie Grove High Seeks Charter Status Villager Journal, Cherokee Village Kim Break Civil War Marker dedicated in Evening Shade Villager Journal, Cherokee Village Kim Break Hot landing training deemed a success at WRMC 12

13 Humorous Column Steve Gillespie Our clown crisis Banner-News, Magnolia Deena Hardin What s in a name Malvern Daily Record Joshua Waddles One in a million shot a near death experience David Holsted Go ahead, wolf, make my day Donetta Bradford Daughter s ailment healed Angelia Roberts Cooking up some memories Gary Smith A few minutes of your time Gary Smith Every meow and then Texarkana Gazette Les Minor Flossing South Arkansas Sun, Hampton Jeri Shire Tales from the Shire - toothpaste Greenwood Democrat Dustin Graham On the Square Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins Hera Sue a gift that keeps on giving Samantha Jones Boiled egg blues Louie Graves Background check Scott Loftis Adventures in babysitting Melissa Cason I m learning to love Rick Kron Today s kids are spoiled Rick Kron I love Christmas Lovely County Citizen, Eureka Springs Samantha Jones People will surprise you Louis Houston A tool in hand 13

14 Freelance Writing Small & Donetta Bradford Catholics in the Holocaust Amanda Potter Cole Rekindling family traditions w/ recipes Sherry Snow Reflecting on Vietnam hardships Corbet Deary Longpool Rec Area offers stunning photo opportunities Texarkana Gazette Neil Abeles Creating a Vision Kat Robinson Eating Arkansas South Arkansas Sun, Hampton Jeri Shire Alzheimer s Brittany Ransom VBSD expands technology program Brittany Ransom VB teacher vying for state recognition Medium & Shelby Styron Heartfelt nod to the queen Deborah Horn 40 years after the storm Blytheville Courier News Tom Henry Kenners are true heroes and she-roes 14

15 Headline Writing Saline Courier Staff Toadal Upset Steve Watts County taxed by ceiling collapse Steve Watts Handgun measure held up David Holsted Beam me up, Nabholz David Holsted Nothing but hound dogs Jeanette Anderton Let s talk about tax Tom Ritchey Fellowship of the wings Texarkana Gazette Drew Gladden O Come Ye Manuals Jocelyn Murphy & Becca Martin-Brown Bringing Bach the Classics Jocelyn Murphy & Becca Martin-Brown Drama You Can Sink Your Teeth Into Spring River Chronicle, Hardy Tammy Curtis Ha Ha s prevail during loss of ta tas Spring River Chronicle, Hardy Tammy Curtis Fowl play in Evening Shade North Little Rock Times Jeremy Peppas The Question Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins This 411 on bees is your beeswax! Harold Coggins Dickens of a Christmas Kelby Newcomb Quorum court quarrel leads to tire shop tussle Scott Loftis Best laid plans: An easy overview of BV s new egg processing plant Harold Coggins Give til it helps Graham Thomas Cool hand Lukes The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Kent Marts Bella Vista s fastest retirees 15 Ray Benton Bear bats hibernate as Magnolia blooms

16 Single News Photograph Erik Wright Disaster drill Josh Briggs Scary Scene Sarah Perry Feel The Burn Lee H. Dunlap Fully engulfed Lee H. Dunlap House fire Tony McGuffey Firefighter saves cat Richard Rasmussen Water Rescue Jonesboro Sun Staci Vandagriff Vehicle versus building Richard Rasmussen Fiery Crash Stephen Thornton High water rescue Villager Journal, Cherokee Village Lauren Siebert Cave City house fire under investigation North Little Rock Times Dale Ellis Boom! Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Lynn Kutter One Dies In Gas Fire Pacesetting Times, Horseshoe Bend Carrie Johnson Plane destroyed Spring River Chronicle, Hardy Tammy Curtis STEM Night at Highland Middle School successful Tom White Water woes Blytheville Courier News Mark Brasfield Guns Drawn Blytheville Courier News Tom Henry BFD called out twice to same fire Ashley Foreman Up in smoke Lovely County Citizen, Eureka Springs David Bell Candlelight vigil Madison County Record, Huntsville Preston Tolliver Last call David Scolli High-speed internet causes low speed traffic Lovely County Citizen, Eureka Springs Tavi Ellis Shoe giveaway 16

17 Single Feature Photograph Sarah E. Banker Truckers honor Lewis with surprise party Jamie Williams Snow Day Josh Briggs A Walk to Remember El Dorado News-Times Terrance Armstard Grass Burner El Dorado News-Times Terrance Armstard Welder Lee H. Dunlap Holy Geese Stephen Thornton A turn of events Photo of the Year Jonesboro Sun Staci Vandagriff Patriotic parade Texarkana Gazette Evan Lewis Honoring the Fallen Jason Ivester Taking aim Wynne Progress Brock Meeler Painted by the moon South Arkansas Sun, Hampton Sam Hoisington Calhoun County Centenarian North Little Rock Times Jaison Sterling Fireworks Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins Welcome No. 60 Blytheville Courier News Tom Henry Polar Plungers make big splash John R. Schirmer Family Moment David Bell Kite Festival Stone County Leader, Mountain View Edie Sutterfield Cowboy on Stick Horse Stone County Leader, Mountain View Lana Mason Swimming Pool Jumper Madison County Record, Huntsville Preston Tolliver Huntsville Intermediate brings the fun on field day Janelle Jessen Frosty sunrise 17

18 Single Sports Action Photograph Malvern Daily Record Eric Moore In a cloud of dust Justin Manning Sour Taste Al Fowler Sonic Air Raid El Dorado News-Times Terrance Armstard Backhander Kris Caraway Under the tag Kris Caraway Pirates high-five Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Fayetteville Anthony Reyes Faltering home finale Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Fayetteville Michael Woods Arkansas Clive Pullen Richard Rasmussen Wakefest Texarkana Gazette Joshua Boucher Heartbreaker South Arkansas Sun, Hampton Sam Hoisington Conner Rowland slide North Little Rock Times Jaison Sterling Alex Unhappy Montgomery County News, Mount Ida Dewayne Holloway Cade Jackson leaps over a tag Newton County Times, Jasper Lee H. Dunlap East boys put game away Pacesetting Times, Horseshoe Bend Bobby Stapleton Climb ladder Carroll County News Midweek, Berryville Charles Chappell Late-game heroes John R. Schirmer Airborne Scrapper Carroll County News Midweek, Berryville Charles Chappell Liftoff Blytheville Courier News Aaron FitzPatrick Pirates host first meet on new track David Scolli Wolverines worry Panthers David Scolli Hurdles Graham Thomas Siloam Springs defeats Bentonville Madison County Record, Huntsville Shannon Hahn Eagles start season with big win 18

19 Single Sports Feature Photograph Cole Turbeville Lady Hounds advance in regional Justin Manning Wally Hall TOC Josh Briggs Throwing Strikes Cole Turbeville Lady Eagles punch ticket to finals Jeff Brasel Valley Springs seniors jump Craig Enloe Local business owner golfs David McCollum Tolefree and Estes Jason Ivester Softball students Stephen Thornton Valley Springs avenges 2015 defeat Andy Shupe Homecoming spirit Aaron Shaffer Alma volleyball team celebrate South Arkansas Sun, Hampton Penny Chanler Monta Thomas Montgomery County News, Mount Ida Dewayne Holloway Praying for a miracle Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins Oh, say can you see... David Bell Youth camps David Bell Carroll Co. athletes compete in Green Forest John R. Schirmer Halftime David Scolli A lifetime going 1/8 of a mile Graham Thomas Boyd s return a big deal David Scolli The many emotions of Jerry Bridges 19

20 Picture Page / Photo Essay Josh Briggs & Ryan Klare Fair, Rodeo bids farewell until next year Josh Briggs & Ryan Klare Spook City 2016 Malvern Daily Record Eric Moore Herb Russell Holiday Hoops Classic Kelly Sublett Snow Day Kris Caraway Bark in the Park Kris Caraway Fly Boys Stephen Thornton Picture-perfect day Texarkana Gazette Jerry Habraken What does Black History month mean? Jason Ivester Books on a Bus Wynne Progress Mason Addison & Jennifer Wilson Congratulations Jackets Cabot Star-Herald Jaison Sterling Panthers Win Title Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Lynn Kutter Union, Confederate Forces Re-Enact Battle Van Buren County Democrat, Clinton Alex Kienlen Chuckwagon races! David Bell More than fair...great! Blytheville Courier News Mark Brasfield MAYFEST 2016 David Bell 4th of July party in the park The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Keith Bryant & Adam Schaffer Face first in Little Sugar Creek Stone County Leader, Mountain View Lori Freeze County Fair Janelle Jessen Panther Powder Run a colorful event Lovely County Citizen, Eureka Springs Tavi Ellis Artrageous Parade 20

21 Best Front Page Josh Briggs Steve Watts & Wendy Jones Malvern Daily Record Gretchen Ritchey Candice Brasel Chris Swindle & Megan Lewis-Reed Texarkana Gazette Andrea Miller & Danielle Dupree Tom Ritchey North Little Rock Times Jeremy Peppas Booneville Democrat Glenn M. Parrish Spring River Chronicle, Hardy Tammy Curtis John R. Schirmer Paris Express Pat McHughes Harold Coggins The Daily Record, Little Rock Karen Dunphy Herald-Leader Staff The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Kent Marts 21

22 Best Graphic Design Portfolio Small & Josh Briggs Kris Caraway Candice Brasel Kirk Montgomery Nikki Dawes Chris Swindle North Little Rock Times Jeremy Peppas Greenwood Democrat Dustin Graham Newton County Times, Jasper Amanda Hess John R. Schirmer The Sheridan Headlight Millie McClain Harold Coggins The Daily Record, Little Rock Karen Dunphy Christy Hendricks Stone County Leader, Mountain View Lori Freeze 22

23 Best Sports Page Small & Bruce Guthrie, Michael Young & Kelley Johnson Malvern Daily Record Eric Moore Josh Briggs & Tony Lenahan Chris Swindle, Josh Cook & Blake Drehle Erick Taylor Texarkana Gazette Jason Hopkins North Little Rock Times Jeremy Peppas Booneville Democrat Glenn M. Parrish George Clay Mitchell Medium & Harold Coggins John R. Schirmer Madison County Record, Huntsville 23

24 Best Website Small & Guard Staff GuardOnline.com Saline Courier Staff Salinecourier.com Nick Stahl Thecabin.net All Weeklies Booneville Democrat Glenn M. Parrish BoonevilleDemocrat.com Blytheville Courier News Blythevillecourier.com George Clay Mitchell & Jenny McClure Pressargus.com Texarkana Gazette Kristen Doss TexarkanaGazette.com Hotsr.com Arkansasonline.com 24

25 Best Editorial Cartoonist All Newspapers John Deering The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Dale Neseman No Coverage of Business / Agriculture Steve Gillespie & Erik Wright Josh Briggs & Lynda Hollenbeck Dana Guthrie & Tracy Whitaker Andrea Bruner Donna Braymer El Dorado News-Times Stephen Steed Texarkana Gazette David Showers, Max Bryan & Bob Wisener Kenneth Fry & Taniah Tudor Wynne Progress Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Lynn Kutter The Sheridan Headlight Tanner Newton, Millie McClain & Ethan Tate Melissa Cason & Harold Coggins Scott Loftis & Kelby Newcomb Janelle Jessen & Michael Burchfiel The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Lynn Atkins Stone County Leader, Mountain View Edie Sutterfield 25

26 Coverage of Education Sarah E. Banker Jamie Williams Sarah Perry & Lynda Hollenbeck El Dorado News-Times Brittany Williams & Janice McIntyre Yvonne Cone & David Holsted Andrea Bruner & Lacy Mitchell Texarkana Gazette Eric Besson & Cynthia Howell Dave Perozek, Brenda Bernet & Dan Holtmeyer Kenneth Fry & Taniah Tudor Spring River Chronicle, Hardy Tammy Curtis Montgomery County News, Mount Ida Dewayne Holloway Terrica Hendrix & John R. Schirmer Melissa Cason Kelby Newcomb The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista Lynn Atkins Janelle Jessen 26

27 Coverage of Tourism Saline Courier Staff Sarah E. Banker & Erik Wright Malvern Daily Record Dana Keener Andrea Bruner, Lacy Mitchell & Joseph Price Melissa Gute, April Wallace & Stacy Ryburn Texarkana Gazette Emily Sanders & Aaron Brand Lindsey Wells, David Showers & Lorien E. Dahl Dumas Clarion Terry G. Hawkins Wynne Progress David Owens Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Lynn Kutter The Sheridan Headlight Tanner Newton The Times Dispatch, Walnut Ridge John Bland & Gretchen Hunt Melissa Cason & Harold Coggins Herald-Leader Staff Lovely County Citizen, Eureka Springs Samantha Jones 27

28 Coverage of Health / Medical Saline Courier Staff Jamie Williams & Dana Guthrie Banner-News, Magnolia Dixie Edington Yvonne Cone, David Holsted & James L. White Jeanette Anderton & Hilary Andrews Andrea Bruner & Lacy Mitchell Dan Holtmeyer & Doug Thompson Jonesboro Sun Sarah Morris & Neal Embry Colbie McCloud & Jay Bell Kenneth Fry & Taniah Tudor Newton County Times, Jasper Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln Lynn Kutter & Mark Humphrey The Sheridan Headlight Millie McClain & Ethan Tate John R. Schirmer & Terrica Hendrix Melissa Cason Janelle Jessen & Michael Burchfiel Stone County Leader, Mountain View 28

29 General Excellence S 7 Papers, 223 Entries 5 Papers, 179 Entries 5 Papers, 270 Entries Northwest Arkansas Democrat- Gazette, Fayetteville Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Little Rock The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs 16 Papers, 440 Entries North Little Rock Times Tie Dumas Clarion Washington County Enterprise Leader, Lincoln 8 Papers, 212 Entries Carroll County News, Berryville Advance Monticellonian, Monticello 9 Papers, 330 Entries The Weekly Vista, Bella Vista 1654 Total Entries from 50 Newspapers. Judged by the Oklahoma Press Association. 29