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Rufus Friday, the former publisher of the Lexington Herald-Leader in Lexington, Kentucky, will join the Center for Integrity in News Reporting (CFINR) as its executive director on Dec. 30.
Roger Simmons has been with the Sentinel since 1993 in a variety of sports, news and digital roles.
Hans Meyer has been named the next director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University, taking over for Eddith Dashiell, who is retiring in June after five years leading the school.
He made his mark on newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, but may be best known for having been abducted in Atlanta in 1974.
Marilyn W. Thompson, who has worked on major, awarding-winning investigations for some of the nation’s top newsrooms, is joining The Post and Courier as a member of its investigative and special projects team.
Sydney Sims has joined the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project  as its first full-time outreach coordinator to lead national Sunshine Week and other efforts to educate journalists and the public about their rights to access government information.
Konrad LaPrade has been named president and CEO of Fort Wayne Newspapers and KPC Media. He succeeds Lori Fritz, who has accepted a sales and marketing position with Ogden Newspapers in Florida after 38 years at Fort Wayne Newspapers.
Aaron J. Kotarek will join The Spokesman-Review as general manager on Nov. 22, Publisher William “Stacey” Cowles has announced.
Meeting the diverse needs of an evolving customer base and ensuring that The Gazette’s marketing and advertising teams (Colorado Springs, Colorado) have the tools to thrive within the workplace are the twin objectives of the news organization's newest additions, Stacey Sedbrook and Mike McKiernan.
Heidi Wright, immediate past president of America's Newspapers, reflected on the journey she has shared with the local community in a recent column as she bid farewell on her last day as chief operating officer of EO Media Group and publisher of The Bulletin in Bend, Oregon.
Richard N. Winfield, a leading U.S. First Amendment lawyer who represented The Associated Press for three decades and championed freedom of expression for journalists around the world, died on Tuesday, Oct. 22. He was 91.
Krutika Pathi has been appointed the news director for the U.K. and Ireland, based in London. She is currently the South Asia correspondent for the AP, based in New Delhi, covering India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.
The Kerrville (Texas) Daily Times has a new publisher with a small town upbringing, a love of tight-knit communities and an appreciation for what the Texas Hill Country represents. 
Chad Stebbins will become Missouri Press Association’s next executive director after the board of directors met during the 158th Annual Convention to interview finalist candidates for the role. Stebbins officially begins duties with the association Jan. 6, and succeeds Mark Maassen, who is retiring in February.
Bill Albrecht has been named regional president of APG of East Central Minnesota, according to APG Central Division President Jeff Patterson.
Sammy Lopez, executive director of the New Mexico Press Association, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 6. His family was with him at the hospital, after having suffered a stroke the day before.
Dirks, Van Essen & April, the leading merger and acquisition firm in the U.S. newspaper industry, is pleased to announce that Kelli Bultena has joined the firm as a senior associate.
APG of the Rockies has acquired The Cheyenne (Wyoming) Post from Golden Media Inc. and named Vince Bodiford as its new regional president.
Lineup Systems, a leading provider of innovative media sales software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Dumas as its new sales director. This strategic hire underscores Lineup's commitment to expanding its market presence and delivering cutting-edge solutions to the media industry.
Stacy G. Graning has been named publisher of Natchez Newspapers Inc., The Natchez Democrat and affiliated print and digital products. Natchez Newspapers Inc. is owned and managed by Boone Newsmedia Inc. (BNI).
Heather Ruotolo, a Tahlequah Daily Press employee for nearly 12 years, has been named publisher of the newspaper, according to Terry Connor, CNHI regional executive for Oklahoma and other states.
The Associated Press has announced that Rachel White has been named the inaugural executive director of The Associated Press Foundation for Journalism.   
Times Publishing Company, publisher of the Tampa Bay Times, has announced the appointment of seven leaders to senior positions. The new leadership team positions the company for innovation and growth.  
Bill Church — who joined The News & Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina)  and The Herald-Sun as executive editor in September 2021 and led the newsroom through the end of a pandemic, two national news events and a host of efforts aimed at expanding the audience for local coverage — is leaving for a new post across the country.

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