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Notes: 1) Dates in parentheses after news items indicate the date of posting on this Web page. 2) Names that appear as links can be clicked to send e-mail to the person if you have an e-mail program on your computer. The links will not work with Web-based e-mail programs.

Christine Rutherford (1990) is a coordinator of donor engagement and special projects for the University of Central Florida Foundation. She received her master of business administration degree from the University of Texas at Tyler May 7, 2005. Christine and her husband, Sidney Williams, live in Oviedo, Fla. (5.17.13)

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Sports writer: Jennings Daily News, a community newspaper, is looking for a sports writer. Responsibilities would include reporting on area sporting events, including but not limited to football, basketball and baseball, on nights and weekends. Basic photography skills required. Salary plus benefits. Send resume to Jennings Daily News, P.O. Box 910, Jennings, LA 70546 or email to jdnpublisher@bellsouth.net. (05.14.13)

News writer: Jennings Daily News, a community newspaper, is looking for a news writer. Responsibilities would include reporting on area news events and governmental meetings, as well as crime, features, etc. Basic photography skills required. Salary plus benefits. Send resume to Jennings Daily news, P.O. Box 910, Jennings, LA 70546 or email to jdnpublisher@bellsouth.net. (05.14.13)

Reporter/Editor: The Port Isabel-South Padre Press, located in the beautiful Laguna Madre, South Padre Island area of the Texas Gulf Coast, is searching for a skilled, qualified, self-reliant, creative, organized and hardworking reporter/editor for its weekly newspaper and entertainment tabloid, Parade Magazine Weekly. Full-time job is available immediately and eventual hire will be relocating to the Port Isabel-South Padre Island area to fill the post. This is not an entry level position, would be a great job for somebody who wants to move up in reponsibility, compensation and creative freedom.Paid vacation, health and other benefits available. Knowledge of Adobe Suite, MS Word and general computer applications is a must. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but is definitely not required. Pay package to be determined by applicant experience and enthusiasm. Interested parites are asked to send resumes and cover letter via email to marcrichard8@gmail.com. (05.14.13)

Content Producer/Proofreader: Raycom Media is hiring a Content Producer/Proofreader for its national online news hub. Ideal candidates will need a solid grasp of AP style and excellent knowledge of grammar, as well as the ability to edit copy and produce clean copy of their own to self publish on deadline. The capability to communicate well with a team, in-person and via email, is essential. Basic computer skills, creative thinking and an understanding of social media are required, along with the willingness to adapt as new related technologies arise. Photo editing, video editing, HTML and experience with the WorldNow Producer content management system are preferred skills. Email resume and writing and/or editing samples to: swillower@raycommedia.com. No broadcast scripts, please. No phone calls. (05.02.13)

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