Just so you know...

From the Editors:
We have seen and heard some criticism about the failure of the local newspapers to cover the recent Swing, Jazz and Other stuff event at the Frances Stevens Stuart Band Shell in Marshall July 20-22. To provide some insight into our decision making, here is what happened. There was a rigorous process required of reporters "applying" to cover the concerts which included providing a driver's license and other proof of individual identification that we felt bordered on invasion of personal privacy. It went far beyond asking for press credentials and proved cumbersome and prohibitive, sending the message that media coverage was not welcome. We chose not to subject our reporters to this process and opted not to cover the event. We do hope that the concerts provided great entertainment for whose who were able to attend.