How do I get an announcement about a meeting or event in the newspaper?
You can send your news release to the attention of any of the managing editor at the St. Clair News-Aegis, P.O. Box 750, Pell City, AL 35125, or fax it to (205) 884-2310. Press releases can be sent via e-mail to Michael Mee, Managing Editor. If you do not talk to our news department before you send your release, we recommend you do so afterward to make sure we have received it. Always include your name and phone number on the release in case we have any questions.
When are deadlines for submitting news items to the print version of the St. Clair News-Aegis? The pages of the printed version of the St. Clair News-Aegis, especially the feature pages, are planned well in advance of the actual publication date. So all editorial content and calendar events should be sent at least by the Friday before the Thursday the item needs to be published. To get your story published in a timely fashion, a general rule of thumb is to submit your material at least one to two weeks in advance of the publication date, sooner if possible.
How can I get my wedding, engagement or anniversary announcements in the newspaper?
Engagements and Weddings
The St. Clair News-Aegis publishes wedding and engagement announcements in every Thursday edition. A form to write down all the event's details is available from the the newspaper. All announcements must include a name, address and phone number for verification.
We will publish an announcement with or without a photo. Photos must be of good quality color or black and white. We will make every effort to return photos accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, but we are not responsible or loss or damage of photos.
Deadline for accepting forms is two weeks before publication. Forms are dated upon receipt and run in the order in which they arrive.
Anniversaries
The St. Clair News-Aegis will publish the following anniversaries in the Thursday edition of each newspaper.
If an open house is planned, it is advisable to submit the announcements two weeks before the event so that it will appear in the paper at least one week before the open house. The same photo policy for engagements and weddings applies to anniversaries. Anniversary announcements are dated upon receipt and run in the order in which they arrive.
What are your policies regarding Letters to the Editor?
The St. Clair News-Aegis welcomes letters from readers interested in having their views on current issues published. Letters must include your full name, address and telephone number for verification purposes only. Letters that cannot be verified will not be published. Letters must be brief -- no more than 250 words -- and in good taste.
We reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity or libel. Personal attacks, personal disputes and private litigation are not appropriate issues, unless there is public concern. We do not publish poetry. We do not use individual consumer complaints referring to specific businesses. Letters by the same person will not be used more than twice each month. Thank Yous, for public events only, must be limited to 20 people or organizations per letter.
Blast Kills Husband of Missing Utah Mom, 2 Boys
Obama: US, Israel Will Work Against Iran Nukes
NJ Museum Finds 19th Century Recording
Snow Causes Disruptions in Much of Europe
Clinton: Vetoed U.N. Syria Resolution 'travesty'
Romney Picks Up Decisive Win in Nevada Caucuses
Gingrich Renews Vow to Campaign Until Convention
Romney Rolls to Easy Win in Nevada GOP Caucuses
Raw Video: Missing Family Found Alive in Ore.
Police Clear Tents From Occupy Site in DC
Killer of Fla. Girl Found in Landfill Gets Life
Army Orders Bradley Manning Court-martial
Cancer Charity Revives Breast-screening Grants
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Colorado On Its Way East
2nd Teacher From LA School Arrested on Sex Claim
Prosecutors Close Armstrong Inquiry, No Charges
Sights and Sounds: Football Fans Pour Into Indy
Unemployment Rate Down to 8.3%
Fla. Man Adopts Girlfriend in Legal Battle
Raw Video: Prince William in Falklands
