Arkansas Press Association

Two Arkansas newspaper industry leaders, APA Executive Director Ashley Kemp Wimberley and APA Past President and Publisher at WEHCO Newspapers Eliza Gaines, have been named to the Little Rock Soiree and Arkansas Women's Foundation 2026 list of Top 100 Women of Arkansas.

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@RobyBrock was presented with APA's Distinguished Service Award at last night's Press Freedom Gala.

Brock was honored for his investment in community newspapers and his ongoing commitment to informing Arkansas through fair, in-depth reporting.

Thank you to @MitchBettis of Arkansas Business Publishing Group for serving as the Master of Ceremonies at last night's Press Freedom Gala.

You truly are an emcee extraordinaire! We value everything you do for our industry and association.