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The Arkansas Press Association was founded in 1873 to serve the newspapers of Arkansas. The primary function of APA is to serve its member newspapers by providing to them information and training opportunities to allow them to grow, develop and compete in the marketplace.

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The Freedom of Information Handbook

The 15th Edition of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Handbook is now available here, and copies may be ordered by contacting the Arkansas Press Association (501.374.1500) or Arkansas Attorney General. The 56-page publication has been updated to include changes from the 88th Arkansas General Assembly and contains the entire Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), procedural information on asserting the law, major court decisions relating to FOIA and an extensive question and answer section compiled by the Attorney General's Office.

Published every two years, the handbook is sponsored by the Arkansas Governor, Arkansas Attorney General, Arkansas Press Association, Arkansas Broadcasters Association, Society of Professional Journalists, Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Associated Press Managing Editors and the Arkansas News Bureau.

Click here to download a complete copy. (972.61 kB)

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Ad Contest Results available

The results of the 2012 Better Newspaper Advertising Contest announced March 9 are now available. Simply click the link below to download a complete copy:

Photo Contest Winners Announced

The winners of the 2012 Directory Cover Photo Contest have been revealed exclusively in the APA Forums and the Arkansas Publisher Weekly. The three top vote gettera are featured on the cover of the 2012 Arkansas Media Directory which is now available. To access the forums, click the appropriate button at left or click here.

* Upcoming Events

FOI "Road Show"

APA and the Attorney General of Arkansas Dustin McDaniel will present another FOI "Road Show" on June 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The site for this installment of the series is the Bowen School of Law in Little Rock.

There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required for the included lunch. To sign up, contact the APA headquarters (501.374.1500); email: info@arkansaspress.org).

Save the Date: 2012 SuperConvention

Save the Date: Make plans now for the 2012 APA SuperConvention to be held June 27-30 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Downtown Little Rock. This year's event promises to be one you won't forget. For more details click below for...

Convention Highlights.