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Avis Tucker

Avis Green Tucker was the owner of The Daily Star-Journal in Warrensburg, Missouri, from 1947 to 2007. This signifies a long and impactful career in journalism and business ownership, demonstrating her influence on the local news landscape of Warrensburg for six decades.

July 30, 1915: Avis Green Tucker Born

Avis Green Tucker was born on July 30, 1915.

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1937: Graduated from the University of Missouri

In 1937, Avis Green graduated from the University of Missouri.

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June 8, 1941: Married William Tucker

On June 8, 1941, Avis Green married William Tucker in Memphis, Tennessee.

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1947: Owned The Daily Star-Journal

In 1947, Avis Green Tucker and her husband bought The Daily Star-Journal in Warrensburg, Missouri.

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1966: Husband Died

In 1966, Avis Tucker's husband, William Tucker, died. Following his death, she continued to publish the newspaper.

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1972: First female president of the University of Missouri curators

In 1972, Avis Tucker became the first female president of the University of Missouri curators.

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1973: First female president of Missouri Associated Dailies

In 1973, Avis Tucker became the first female president of Missouri Associated Dailies.

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1976: Missouri School of Journalism's Honor Medal winner

In 1976, Avis Tucker was awarded the Missouri School of Journalism's Honor Medal.

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1982: Awards Received in 1982

In 1982, Avis Tucker became the first female president of the Missouri Press Association and received the National Newspaper Association's McKinney Award.

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1992: Inducted into the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame

In 1992, Avis Tucker was the first woman inducted into the Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.

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2007: Sold The Daily Star-Journal

In 2007, Avis Green Tucker sold The Daily Star-Journal to the News-Press & Gazette Company.

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2007: Sold newspaper to News-Press & Gazette Company

In 2007, Avis Tucker sold the newspaper to the News-Press & Gazette Company.

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December 17, 2010: Avis Green Tucker Death

Avis Green Tucker died on December 17, 2010.

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