Steve Swogetinsky, a longtime reporter, editor, and publisher for Mississippi newspapers, died Feb. 16 after an extended illness. He was 69. At the time of his retirement in 2022 he was serving as managing editor of The Neshoba Democrat. He previously was a reporter and editor for the Laurel Leader-Call and The Meridian Star and publisher of the Clarke County Tribune in Quitman where his family resides. He also previously spent a decade in health care administration.
» Mississippi Today has launched a new Jackson desk to more closely cover stories in the state's capital city. The team will be led by Anna Wolfe, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who joined Mississippi Today in 2018 and previously was a reporter for the Clarion Ledger. She is joined by Maya Miller who came to the online news site earlier this month.
» Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently told the Clarion Ledger the state's campaign finance report laws are confusing, difficult to understand and ultimately difficult to enforce. This came after the City of Jackson required the newspaper to file a public records request to obtain copies of finance reports for candidates for Jackson mayor.
SAVE THE DATE! Newspaper media professionals will return to the Memphis in 2025 for the Tri-State Press Convention, bringing together members of the Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee press associations.
Sessions are planned on editorial, revenue, and digital best practices, among others. The event will be held at the Hilton Memphis at the intersection of I-240 and U.S. 72/Poplar Avenue in East Memphis.
Registration will open in the spring. Check back soon for more details on the program and sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.
Vendors & Sponsors: Download information about partnership opportunities for this event.
Visit the Tri-State Convention website for details on registration and hotel accommodations.
