A New Leader for Louisiana's News Scene

Hank Stuever, a well-known journalist, is making a big move. He's leaving his old job at a big newspaper in Washington D. C. and heading to Louisiana. There, he'll be the new boss for special reporting at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate. This is a big deal because it shows these newspapers are growing and want to cover more stories in Louisiana and nearby areas. Stuever has been a journalist for a long time. He's worked in different roles, like writing about TV and being an editor. He's even been nominated for a big journalism award, the Pulitzer Prize, twice. Before he left his old job, he was in charge of a section that covered culture, arts, and politics. The editor of The Times-Picayune and The Advocate is happy to have Stuever on board. They think he's one of the best journalists around. Stuever left his old job before many people there lost their jobs. Now, he's joining a team that's trying to grow, even though many newspapers are struggling.Newspapers are facing big changes. Things like online search, social media, and artificial intelligence are changing how people get their news. But some newspapers, like The Boston Globe and The Minnesota Star Tribune, are doing well. They've built a strong group of subscribers and are expanding. The Times-Picayune and The Advocate are part of a company that's also growing. Stuever has a special connection to Louisiana. He went to college there and liked the city a lot. He wants to come back and share what he's learned with other journalists. In his new job, he'll work in New Orleans but also with reporters in other cities like Baton Rouge and Lafayette. Before working in Washington D. C. , Stuever worked at other newspapers in places like Austin and Albuquerque. He's got a lot of experience and knows a lot about journalism. Now, he's bringing that experience to Louisiana.