Interview with Brucie Beard

Partial Transcript: The first thing I'd like to know is a little bit about your personal background.

Segment Synopsis: Beard talks about the history of the newspaper and the current state of the paper. She discusses the newspaper's reporting and editorial policies.

Keywords: Breckinridge County Herald News; Political endorsement

Subjects: American newspapers--Ownership Editorials Newspaper editors--United States Newspaper employees Newspaper reporting Newspaper--Circulation School boards

Partial Transcript: I'd kind of like your opinion of chains.

Segment Synopsis: Beard discusses the newspaper's ties to the community including the use of local correspondents.

Keywords: Breckinridge County Herald News; Chain newspapers; Local correspondents

Subjects: American newspapers--Ownership Newspaper reporting

Partial Transcript: Do you consider that the county's got any problems?

Segment Synopsis: Beard discusses issues in Breckinridge County such as a lack of industry.

Keywords: Ashland Oil; Breckinridge County

Subjects: Agriculture Coal mines and mining Roads--Construction

Partial Transcript: Do you belong to the Kentucky Press Association?

Segment Synopsis: Beard discusses her membership with different press associations in the state and how effective she feels they are.

Keywords: Breckinridge County Herald News; Kentucky Press Association; KPA; Weekly Press Association; Western Kentucky Press Association

Subjects: Journalism--Societies, etc Legal advertising

Partial Transcript: Who do you think are the decision makers in the county?

Segment Synopsis: Beard discusses politics in Breckinridge County, including who the most influential people and organizations are in the county.

Keywords: Breckinridge County; County Judge Executive

Subjects: Bankers Editorials Political campaigns School superintendents