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18-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Free Press journalists honored with top photo awards, Hall of Fame inductions
Current and former Detroit Free Press journalists were recognized for their outstanding work last weekend, earning more than a dozen photography awards and six spots in the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. At the Michigan Press Photographers Association's (MPPA) annual conference, held April 11–12 at Wayne State University, Free Press photographers earned top honors and brought home 20 awards. Meanwhile, six former Free Press staffers were inducted Sunday into the Hall of Fame for their lasting impact on Michigan journalism. For the third consecutive time, Free Press Photographer Ryan Garza was named Photographer of the Year, while Kimberly P. Mitchell placed second in the category. The MPPA celebrates excellence in visual journalism across the state through its annual contest, conference and student scholarships. In individual categories, David Rodríguez Muñoz won first place in Sports Picture Story for 'Facing the World Again: Derek's Journey,' which captures the recovery of Derek Pfaff, a former high school football star who received a face transplant a decade after surviving a suicide attempt. Mandi Wright took first place in the News Story category for 'RIP Officer Mohamed Said,' covering the funeral of the 23-year-old Melvindale officer who was killed in the line of duty in July 2024. Mitchell also earned first place in Feature Picture for 'Taste the Snow,' and Garza won first place in Spot News for 'Let Him Go.' Additional MPPA awards for Free Press photographers included: Feature Picture Story, third place: Kimberly P. Mitchell, 'Space Dive' Sports Portfolio, honorable mention: Junfu Han Sports Action, second place: Junfu Han, 'Safe at Third' Sports Feature, third place: Junfu Han News Story, second place: David Rodríguez Muñoz, 'Watch Me' Portrait Personality, second place: Ryan Garza, 'A Little Hope' Portrait Personality, honorable mention: Kimberly P. Mitchell, 'To Be a Voter, Young and Black' Campaign News, second place: Mandi Wright, 'Abandon Biden' Campaign News, third place: Audrey Richardson Feature Picture, honorable mention: Kimberly P. Mitchell, 'Beauty Within' Spot News, third place: David Rodríguez Muñoz, 'Protest in Downtown Detroit' Spot News, honorable mention: Ryan Garza, 'Surrounded' General News, honorable mention: Mandi Wright, 'Cuffed Contrition' Personal Vision, third place: David Rodríguez Muñoz, 'Floyd' Free Press alumni Alex Cruden, Kirthmon F. Dozier, Daymon J. Hartley, Dorothy Journey, Keith Owens and David Zeman were among 11 journalists inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame class of 2025 on April 13 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. The Hall of Fame also inducted Cynthia Canty, John Flesher, Cindy Goodaker, Pat Rencher and Jam Sardar. Cruden started at the Free Press in 1973 and spent 35 years as an editor and manager who polished the newspaper's marquee journalism. He has written case studies, taught public affairs reporting at Wayne State University and led workshops and seminars for news media companies and writing and editing organizations across the U.S. since leaving the Freep. Dozier spent 30 years at the Free Press and was the man behind the camera for Detroit Pistons' championships, Red Wings' Stanley Cups and even Miguel Cabrera's final day as a Tiger. He worked at the Free Press from 1995 until January 2024, when he died. His son, Kirthmon Dozier Jr., accepted the award on his behalf. Hartley is known for his photos of social issues and overseas combat stories in Nicaragua, El Salvador, Palestine and Israel. He worked at the Free Press from 1983 to July 1995 and was named Michigan Press Photographer of the Year in 1990. Jurney worked at the Free Press from 1959-1973, transforming the women's section from club notices and recipes to hard news about the women's movement and other issues facing society at the time. She was the first female board member of the Associated Press Managing Editors organization. Owens wrote for the Free Press editorial page from 1993-2000 and returned as a freelance contributing columnist in 2023. Owens served as the editor of the Michigan Chronicle from 2003-06 and 2015-18. Owens co-founded Detroit Stories Quarterly and the We Are Speaking Substack newsletter and podcast. Zeman was an investigative reporter and editor at the Free Press for 20 years and oversaw the paper's Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Zeman was senior editor of Bridge Michigan from 2013-2024. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Free Press journalists earn top photo awards, Hall of Fame inductions
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Longtime 6 News anchor Sheri Jones to retire after almost 37 years
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Sheri Jones has announced her retirement after almost 37 years of bringing all of us the news on WLNS TV 6 in Lansing. Jones's contributions to broadcasting have earned her a well-deserved place in the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, solidifying her status as a respected journalist. Sheri is respected and beloved by the Mid-Michigan community for her warm, steady, and compassionate presence. Her dedication to journalism is further evident through her multiple accolades and memberships in prestigious organizations. She is an inductee of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and a member of the Silver Circle with the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Her commitment to excellence has also garnered her Emmy nominations and accolades from the Associated Press and the Michigan Association of Broadcasting. Beyond her professional achievements, Jones has ventured to places like Japan as part of Lansing's Sister City program, contributing to cultural understanding and international relations. Jones also spent time in China taking part in economic development efforts on behalf of the city of Lansing and the state of Michigan. Over the years, her spirit has shone through with her involvement with Habitat for Humanity Capitol Region, where she led a team to Kenya, Africa, to build a home for a deserving family in Homa Bay. In Lansing, Jones has championed causes such as the opioid crisis, mental health, gun safety, and sex trafficking through her role at the station. Jones has also taken the lead in organizing station initiatives, hosting debates and telethons, and fostering community engagement and awareness. Since 1994, Jones has been the spokesperson for Mid-Michigan Crime Stoppers, producing segments that have aided in the capture of many of the area's most wanted fugitives. In 2018, Crime Stoppers had an 80% success rate in taking fugitive felons off the street. Sheri Jones is a dedicated journalist, a global ambassador, and a compassionate advocate, leaving an indelible mark on both the field of journalism and the communities she serves. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
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5 Free Press alumni selected for Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame
The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that 11 journalists will be inducted in its 2025 class: Cynthia Canty, Alex Cruden, Kirthmon F. Dozier, John Flesher, Cindy Goodaker, Daymon J. Hartley, Dorothy Jurney, Keith Owens, Pat Rencher, Jam Sardar and David Zeman. Five of the eleven ― Cruden, Dozier, Hartley, Owens and Zeman ― are Free Press alumni. Alex Cruden started at the Free Press in 1973 and spent 35 years as an editor and manager. While at the Free Press, he played an integral role in perfecting and polishing the newspaper's marquee journalism and maintained an online stylebook called the Bugle, which handled copyediting style questions and was used by other publications. Since leaving the Free Press, he has written case studies, taught public affairs reporting at Wayne State University, and led workshops and seminars for news media companies and writing and editing organizations across the U.S. Allen Park police praised a teen for a good deed. Social media buried him in criticism More: Detroit Free Press Marathon expected to sell out for second year in a row Kirthmon F. Dozier was best known for his keen eye and sports photography. He started at the Free Press in 1995 and spent almost 30 years as a photojournalist. He was behind the camera for the Detroit Pistons championship, the Red Wings' Stanley Cup and even Miguel Cabrera's final day as a Tiger. Dozier died in January 2024 at 65 after a brief illness. Daymon J. Hartley is known for his social-issue capturing lens. As a Free Press staff photographer from 1983 to July 1995, he shot everything from breaking news and crime stories to overseas combat stories in Nicaragua, El Salvador, Palestine, and Israel. He was nominated for five Pulitzer Prizes, and was twice named a finalist. In 1990, he was named the Michigan Press Photographer of the Year. He has since worked as a freelance photographer. Keith Owens wrote for the Free Press editorial page from 1993-2000. Owens served as the editor of the Michigan Chronical from 2003-2006 and 2015-2018. Owen's co-founded Detroit Stories Quarterly and the We Are Speaking Substack newsletter and podcast. In 2023, he returned to the Free Press editorial page as a freelance contributing columnist. David Zeman spent 20 years as an investigative reporter and editor at the Detroit Free Press. He was the editor of Jim Schaefer and M.L. Elrick's Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Zeman served as senior editor of Bridge Michigan from 2013-2024. The 2025 Hall of Fame class will be honored at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing on April 13, the Hall of Fame said in a news release, to recognize their "extraordinary and clearly outstanding careers" that have advanced the legacy of a free and responsible press and elevated Michigan journalism. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame class of 2025 Freep inductees
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Sport
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5 Freep alum to be inducted in Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame
The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that 11 journalists will be inducted in its 2025 class: Cynthia Canty, Alex Cruden, Kirthmon F. Dozier, John Flesher, Cindy Goodaker, Daymon J. Hartley, Dorothy Jurney, Keith Owens, Pat Rencher, Jam Sardar and David Zeman. Five of the eleven ― Cruden, Dozier, Hartley, Owens and Zeman ― are Free Press alumni. Alex Cruden started at the Free Press in 1973 and spent 35 years as an editor and manager. While at the Free Press, he played an integral role in perfecting and polishing the newspaper's marquee journalism and maintained an online stylebook called the Bugle, which handled copyediting style questions and was used by other publications. Since leaving the Free Press, he has written case studies, taught public affairs reporting at Wayne State University, and led workshops and seminars for news media companies and writing and editing organizations across the U.S. Allen Park police praised a teen for a good deed. Social media buried him in criticism More: Detroit Free Press Marathon expected to sell out for second year in a row Kirthmon F. Dozier was best known for his keen eye and sports photography. He started at the Free Press in 1995 and spent almost 30 years as a photojournalist. He was behind the camera for the Detroit Pistons championship, the Red Wings' Stanley Cup and even Miguel Cabrera's final day as a Tiger. Dozier died in January 2024 at 65 after a brief illness. Daymon J. Hartley is known for his social-issue capturing lens. As a Free Press staff photographer from 1983 to July 1995, he shot everything from breaking news and crime stories to overseas combat stories in Nicaragua, El Salvador, Palestine, and Israel. He was nominated for five Pulitzer Prizes, and was twice named a finalist. In 1990, he was named the Michigan Press Photographer of the Year. He has since worked as a freelance photographer. Keith Owens wrote for the Free Press editorial page from 1993-2000. Owens served as the editor of the Michigan Chronical from 2003-2006 and 2015-2018. Owen's co-founded Detroit Stories Quarterly and the We Are Speaking Substack newsletter and podcast. In 2023, he returned to the Free Press editorial page as a freelance contributing columnist. David Zeman spent 20 years as an investigative reporter and editor at the Detroit Free Press. He was the editor of Jim Schaefer and M.L. Elrick's Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Zeman served as senior editor of Bridge Michigan from 2013-2024. The 2025 Hall of Fame class will be honored at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing on April 13, the Hall of Fame said in a news release, to recognize their "extraordinary and clearly outstanding careers" that have advanced the legacy of a free and responsible press and elevated Michigan journalism. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame class of 2025 Freep inductees
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- General
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Detroit news legend Al Allen has died
(CBS DETROIT) - Al Allen, a Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame honoree who worked in broadcast news in Detroit for over 50 years, died Tuesday. He was 79. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and moved to Detroit with his family. His first reporting was at Mumford High School for its student broadcast program. He returned to Little Rock in 1969 to be the news director at KOKY radio, then two years moved back to Detroit. While in Michigan, he worked as a reporter and news director at WCXI-AM and WGPR-FM, then worked as news and public affairs director at WJLB-FM. In 1984, Allen joined WJBK-TV2, which was then a CBS affiliate and is now Fox 2. He retired from that station in 2012. During his career, Allen won honors from the United Press International, Associated, Press, Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award. He was also nominated for an Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Wayne State University's journalism faculty honored him in 2019 with the Working in the Spirit of Diversity Award. In 2021, he was named to the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, which was established to recognize Michigan journalists with extraordinary careers. Allen's memoir, "We're Standing By," was published in 2018. He was married to Alfreda Long. They had a son, Andrew Long Jr.; daughter-in-law, Yolanda; and two grandchildren. He was the uncle of CBS News Detroit vice president of news, Kennan Oliphant. Concern DOGE could stop Social Security, Medicare payments Hubble Telescope captures cosmic collision from 50 million years ago Latest news on federal worker buyout proposal, Trump's shocking Gaza plans
