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1. Big Projects for Small Papers.

Author

Tilitz, Alex

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS, *GAMBLING, *INTERSTATE Highway System, *COACHES (Athletics)
Abstract

The article focuses on Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama and its program that aims to generate a series of stories for its 90-plus daily newspapers. Bill Ketter, vice president of news, oversees the Elite Reporting Fellowship program. The first package to emerge from the program was "Hooked on Gambling," a three-part series in April 2006 on the problems of gambling addicts and the meager resources available to help them. Since then, the program has produced five more series, including "America's Interstate," which dealt with the Interstate Highway System's crumbling infrastructure, and "Playing Hurt," which looked at the dangers to which untrained coaches expose young athletes.

Published
2008

2. Paper tigers.

Author

Carlin, Peter Ames and Lim, Grace

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS, *POLICE corruption, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Profiles Goodloe and Jean Sutton, reporters for `The Democrat-Reporter' in Linden, Alabama. How the two reported the crimes of local sheriff Roger Davis; Arrest and conviction of Davis on money skimming charges; Reaction of the town to the Sutton's news coverage of Davis's actions; Awards the couple has received for the series of stories as well as Pulitzer Prize consideration.

Published
1998

3. Investors Bet on Small-Market Papers.

Author

Ovide, Shira and Adams, Russell

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

The article discusses investor interest in small-market newspapers in the U.S., at a time when large-city publications are suffering from layoffs and declining circulation. Michael Schroeder purchased two small papers in Connecticut, and Tennessee Valley Printing Co. bought a Florence, Alabama publication from the New York Times Co. for around $12 million.

Published
2009

4. Teens give small towns the scoop.

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS, *STUDENT newspapers & periodicals
Abstract

Presents information on the Gaylesville Enterprise, a newspaper managed by high school students in Alabama. Issues covered in the publication; How the paper was established; Problems encountered by some the students when reporting; Competition that the paper is developing in the state; Number of copies printed per month.

Published
1997

5. New York Times Sells Asset.

Author

ADAMS, RUSSELL

Subjects
*SALE of business enterprises, *NEWSPAPERS, *LIQUIDITY (Economics)
Abstract

The article reports on the decision of New York Times Co. to sell the "TimesDaily," a newspaper based in Florence, Alabama and part of the Regional Media Group. It mentions that vice chairman Michael Golden was appointed president and chief operating officer of the group. It cites that the buyer of the paper is Tennessee Valley Printing Co., but terms of the sale were not disclosed. It notes that Times has been trying to sell assets to improve liquidity as it faces declining profit and looming debt payments.

Published
2009