MEMPHIS, Tenn. Texarkana Gazette journalists won two categories and placed in eight in the Arkansas Press Association s recent Better Newspapers Contest.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won first place for general excellence among the state's largest daily newspapers Saturday in the Arkansas Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest.
Lisa Hammersly, investigative reporter and former projects team leader of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, was presented the Arkansas Press Association Freedom of Information Award at the association’s convention Saturday.