News Star reporters take another hit after Christmas

Yes, Times are tight but word on the street is the News Star guys are taking another unpaid vacation. Each one must take time off before March. I hate this because already the reporters and editors are stretched to the limit. Don't know about the sales staff.

To india we will go for ad art at the News Star

For News Star ads that are on speculation , other words if the ads do not have an exact run date, they are sent to India. Outsourcing is the new temporary sales force. That is why it is tough to get proofs. This may be why sometimes the common word usage may be changed as in crayfish instead of crawfish.

The News Star in Monroe also now houses a central copy desk for several newspapers in the Louisiana stable of papers. So we did gain several employees to Monroe.

I just hate a paper that both my husband and myself worked for in our younger years has changed so much. I remember staying up most of the night when we would have a large paper, to work with the artist and layout. Now it is all computerized, even out of this market, out of the country.

I applaud the reporters that are working so hard and photographers that are stretched thin. I really enjoy a paper to read even though I have to read around the ap stories that were on line everywhere the day before. I really hate wire stories, but I understand that the reporters don't have time to cover local info, anymore like they want to.

Judy leaving KNOE Tonight

Judy Wagner is leaving KNOE tonight after over 28 years on the air. Last broadcast will be at 6pm. tonight. Farewell Judy.

Joseph Thomas Bartucci Jr Vs michael J Jackson

Bartucci ready to give his story about being abused by Michael Jackson. Look up Supreme Court Writ. More info to follow.

KNOE Has anyone heard that Judy Wagner may be going

Have heard from two people that Judy Wagner may be moving out of the market. Saw her on last week. This thread is not verified so let me know what you have heard.

Larry Roberts checked in , x knoe anchor

Larry Roberts picked up the blog through newsblues. He was reading about Neil. Larry was a co-anchor for a short period in the 90's with Judy. He went onto work for Hoak in Grand Junction then Nexstar in Beaumont. Sounds like he is semi retired by his note.