Are you aware of the fascinating transformation of newspapers from the historical Courier Newspapers in Tyler to the contemporary digital platforms? Join host Mike Landess as he explores this intriguing evolution with our Santana Gallacher, managing editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph and ETX View magazine. Enjoy a remarkable tale of survival against the odds - replete with the grit, adaptability, and resilience that has kept a small city’s newspaper alive since 1887.Imagine living in a “news desert,” a place where local news coverage is sparse or even non-existent. Santana discusses the relentless efforts of the Tyler Morning Telegraph in reaching out to such areas despite the constraints. Uncover the layers of challenges faced by local news providers and the impact of inflation on the physical size and distribution costs of the newspaper. Be inspired by Santana’s personal journey from an undecided student to acing the editor's role at a thriving local newspaper. An exchange that underscores the unwavering relevance of local news in an increasingly digital world awaits you. Discover the tenacity that fuels the survival of local journalism in this candid conversation.(Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)

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