Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. showed out at this year’s Alabama Press Association summer convention banquet.
Out of 53 newspapers submitted, TPI’s publications received top honors like Best Editorial Page, Best Lifestyle/Family Pages, Best Local Economic Coverage and more. However, three of TPI’s newspapers brought home awards in the most prestigious award — General Excellence. In Division B, The Alexander City Outlookbrought home first place in General Excellence, and The Wetumpka Herald placed first in Division D. Following behind the Herald, The Dadeville Recordbrought home second in Division D.
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