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Benjy Hamm is director of the Institute for Rural Journalism at the University of Kentucky. He previously served as editorial director for Landmark Community Newspapers and also worked as an editor for newspapers in South Carolina and Virginia. He can be reached at benjy.hamm@uky.edu.
Even if you’re not one to make personal New Year’s resolutions, you still should think about what goals you would like for your department or newspaper to accomplish in the coming year.
Community newspapers produce a significant amount of original, content in their communities — yet, few people realize it
So, how can you and your staff identify or “find” enterprise stories in your community?
A commitment to updating websites with breaking news can lead to more traffic and help communities
The Alex Murdaugh murder trial in South Carolina is a good example of how a judge can balance the free press needs of the media with the defendant’s fundamental right to a fair trial, according to ...