New Iberia Archives

9 02, 2024

Congratulations to Daisy and Matthew for being selected for the E&P 2024 25 Under 35 list!

Wick Communications2024-02-09T10:40:16-07:00February 9th, 2024|Tags: arizona state university, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Community Engagement in Journalism, Daisy Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Journalism, Journalism Advice, Journalism Career Development, Louisiana, Louisiana State University, managing editor, Matthew Louviere, Mohave Valley Daily News, Needles Desert Star, New Iberia, News Industry Innovation, The Daily Iberian, The Laughlin Times, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Work-Life Balance in Journalism, Young Professionals in News|

Daisy Nelson (Photo by Laughlin Chamber of Commerce) Daisy Nelson, 25 Editor-in-Chief, Mohave Valley Daily News, Needles Desert Star and The Laughlin Times (River City Newspapers), Bullhead City, Arizona Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism What advice do you have for other young professionals in news? The first thing that comes to mind regards the all-too-common struggle of striking a [...]

9 05, 2023

Harty named publisher of The Daily Iberian

Wick Communications2023-05-09T09:11:34-07:00May 9th, 2023|Tags: Francis Wick, ken harty, la, lousiana, New Iberia, publisher, The Daily Iberian, wick, wick newspapers|

Wick Communications veteran Ken Harty has been named publisher of The Daily Iberian in New Iberia, Louisiana. He succeeds Michael Messerly. Harty, who has spent his career in the news industry, worked for The Daily Iberian from 2002 to 2006. He has also worked at the Wahpeton Daily News and Williston Herald in North Dakota, the Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald in North Carolina, and the Fergus Falls Daily [...]

7 12, 2016

Pierce joins Daily Iberian as publisher

Wick Communications2017-06-06T18:16:53-07:00December 7th, 2016|Tags: christina pierce, iberianet, New Iberia, publisher, The Daily Iberian|

Wick Communications has tapped Christina Pierce to be publisher of The Daily Iberian, in New Iberia, La. The industry veteran brings with her a wealth of experience earned at news organizations throughout the region. She begins work on Dec. 12. Prior to joining Wick Communications, Pierce worked for Gannett Co., most recently as the general manager of The Town Talk in Alexandria, La. she has also held management [...]

14 10, 2016

Chapman announces retirement after 36 years with Wick

Wick Communications2017-06-06T18:20:39-07:00October 14th, 2016|Tags: 36 years, lousiana, New Iberia, publisher, retirement, wick|

Will Chapman, who for 28 years has served as publisher of The Daily Iberian in New Iberia, La., announced his retirement on Friday. When he was appointed to the position in 1988, Chapman was the youngest publisher in the Wick Communications chain. He retires as the company’s longest-serving publisher and one of its most revered. Chapman, 61, plans to remain with the company for several weeks to help with [...]

30 09, 2014

Daily Iberian kiosk gets notice at annual Sugar Cane Festival

Wick Communications2017-05-02T13:49:06-07:00September 30th, 2014|Tags: Bill Heirtzler, Jeff Zeringue, JP Poirier, Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, Mandy Seneca, New Iberia|

Daily Iberian Ad Manager Bill Heirtzler, from left, Managing Editor Jeff Zeringue, Business Manager Mandy Seneca and Circulation Manager JP Poirier were on hand Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at the annual Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival & Fair Children's Parade in downtown New Iberia. The group handed out about 300 packages that consisted of a free fair guide, Friday edition of The Daily Iberian and offer for a free [...]

26 02, 2014

Daily Iberian honors project’s leaders as ‘Citizen of the Year’

Wick Communications2017-05-02T13:49:24-07:00February 26th, 2014|Tags: ceremony, featured, New Iberia, The Daily Iberian, Will Chapman|

From left, Jessica Ditch, Angela Cestia and Lloyd Verret listen as Iberian Publisher Will Chapman speaks Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at a ceremony honoring the three leaders of the New Iberia City Park Playground Enhancement Project, which raised more than $200,000 to purchase and install the new equipment. The group was selected the 2013 Citizen of the Year by The Daily Iberian. — Lee Ball / The [...]

10 01, 2014

The Daily Iberian’s 2013 Employees of the Year

Wick Communications2017-05-02T13:49:24-07:00January 10th, 2014|Tags: editor, employee, New Iberia, The Daily Iberian|

Daily Iberian Teche Life Editor Karma Champagne, left, and Prepress Technician Keith Delahoussaye were selected The Daily Iberian's 2013 Employees of the Year. Daily Iberian Teche Life Editor Karma Champagne, and Prepress Technician Keith Delahoussaye were selected The Daily Iberian's 2013 Employees of the Year. Karma is a stalwart of the newsroom, providing all things for our lifestyle section and food page. In addition to the [...]

1 08, 2013

Bill Heirtzler, Jr. has been named Advertising Director of The Daily Iberian in New Iberia, La.

Wick Communications2017-05-02T13:49:26-07:00August 1st, 2013|Tags: Advertising Director, Louisiana, New Iberia, The Daily Iberian|

Bill Heirtzler, Jr. Bill Heirtzler, Jr. has been named Advertising Director of The Daily Iberian in New Iberia, La., by Will Chapman, the newspaper's publisher. Heirtzler has worked for newspapers and in advertising for more than 30 years, starting with the Clarion Ledger/Jackson News in Jackson, Miss., and including 25 years at The Town Talk in Alexandria, La., working for McCormick & Co., Central Newspapers and [...]