News Content and Contacts

How do I send a letter to the editor?
You can send a letter to our editor, Robin Hixson, by using the online form, by e-mail at rhixson@fstribune.com, or by postal mail at 12 E. Wall. All letters must contain a phone number. In addition, most stories on the Web site contain a "Send Editor Comment" button that allows you to respond to a particular story.
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Can I order a copy of a photograph I saw online or in print?
Photo reprints are available at a cost depending on quantity and size of print and can be purchased through the Photo Gallery section of our Web site. If you need further assitance, call Tabatha Goodwin, Special Projects Manager, at (417) 667-3344 or e-mail her at tgoodwin@nevadadailymail.com.
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How do I submit an obituary notice?
Contact the funeral home in charge of the funeral and have them send us the information by fax to (620) 223-1469. We do not accept obituaries by e-mail because verifying factual data is difficult. Contact Robin Hixson, Fort Scott Tribune editor, at (620) 223-1460 if you have further questions.
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When is content updated online?
News and information are added to fstribune.com online throughout the day. Most stories that appear in the current day's newspaper are uploaded by 1 p.m. each afternoon. Breaking news appears as it is reported, and Associated Press stories are updated real time.
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Can we view archived stories?
Many stories can be viewed using the online search tool found on the top of the online fstribune.com navigation bar. Questions about earler news stories should be addressed to the newspaper's editor, Robin Hixson. Click here to submit a research request or call Robin at (620) 223-1460.
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How do I submit a news release or community news item?
You can either use our online form to or send the press release via e-mail to rhixson@fstribune.com. You must include a phone number.
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How do I submit a social item, such as a wedding announcement?
To submit an announcement, visit the Obituaries/Records page and click on the appropriate link to submit a birth, wedding, engagement and anniversary announcement.

Or call Robin Hixson at (620) 223-1460, or e-mail rhixson@fstribune.com.

A phone number must be included for follow up.
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How do I contact one of the newspaper's editors or reporters?
For a complete list of names and numbers of our staff, visit the About Us page or click here.
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Where can I find "Dear Abby" or other columns on this site?
We are unable to post these syndicated columns online because we only have a copyright license to use them in the print newspaper.
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How do I receive a back issue of the print Fort Scott Tribune/Fort Scott Countryside/Sunday Herald-Tribune?
Contact Betty Raider, Fort Scott Tribune circulation director, at (620) 223-1460 or braider@fstribune.com. The cost is .50 per daily copy and $1.00 for the Sunday Herald-Tribune.
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Advertising

How do I place a classified advertisement?
The ability to place classified advertisements on The Fort Scott Tribune Online is coming soon.

For now, please contact one of our advertising consultants; Corky Nelson or Heather DeAntoni, at (620) 223-1460 or advertising@fstribune.com. More advertising information is availalbe on our Advertise page.
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Subscriptions

When will my delivery begin?
The lead time to start delivery on new orders begins the same day or the next day after we receive the subscription order request.
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What are the delivery times?
For most people, The Fort Scott Tribune will be delivered before 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and before 10 a.m. on Sunday. Mail delivery goes out the same day at publication, so delivery time may vary on location. The eTribune is updated daily by 1 p.m.
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What if home delivery is not available in my area?
There may be areas where home delivery service is not available at this time. In that instance, we offer home delivery by mail so you can still receive local news through The Fort Scott Tribune. To subscribe for home delivery, click here to be directed to the Get Home Delivery page. For more information on home delivery through mail, contact Betty Raider, Fort Scott Tribune circulation manager, at (620) 223-1460 or braider@fstribune.com.

You may also be interested in our eTribune. The eTribune is a full online edition of The Fort Scott Tribune, updated daily. To subscribe to the eTribune, click on the front page view on the home page, or click here. Follow the registration and billing prompts. For more information, contact Tabatha Beerbower, Special Projects Manager, at (620) 223-1460 or tbeerbower@fstribune.com.
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How do I subscribe to the eTribune?
The eTribune is a full online edition of The Fort Scott Tribune, updated daily. To subscribe to the eTribune, click on the front page view on the home page, or click here. Follow the registration and billing prompts. For more information, contact Tabatha Beerbower, Special Projects Manager, at (620) 223-1460 or tbeerbower@fstribune.com.
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What are the home delivery rates?
$8.50 a month

$24.50 for three months.

$47.50 for six months.

$85.00 for a year.
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How do I order a newspaper subscription?
Visit our Get Home Delivery page and submit the form to begin receiving The Fort Scott Tribune/Countryside/Sunday Herald-Tribune. Or contact Betty Raider, Fort Scott Tribune circulation manager, at (620) 223-1460 or braider@fstribune.com.
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