Andrew Barnes: A Legacy of Ethical Journalism

0:00It's April 24, I'm Cory with the story and this is Tampa Bay News today, your AI-powered local news. Andrew Barnes, the longtime leader of the Tampa Bay Times and Pointer Institute, passed away Thursday at age 86. He shaped one of America's key newspapers during his decades at the helm. Barnes joined the Times back in 1973 and climbed fast, landing the roles of editor and president by 1984. His influence grew even bigger in journalism circles, as folks remember him for steering the paper through big changes and boosting training for reporters everywhere. In 1988, he stepped up as CEO of the Times publishing company and chair of Pointer, the nonprofit behind it all, holding those spots. Until retirement in 2004, Barnes leads a blueprint for ethical newsmaking that still guides the industry today.