# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Journalism in a Changing Age
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Veteran journalists Cheryl Devall (KRVS), Jim Hummel (KADN), and Jan Risher (The Advocate) discuss how journalism has changed, from the rapid news cycle and rise of social media to growing misinformation. They examine pressures on press freedom, shrinking newsroom resources, and media consolidation, offering insight into how these shifts affect reporting and community trust.

The event will be held on Saturday, January 10, at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main Street, New Iberia). A light reception begins at 10:45 a.m., followed by the program at 11:00 a.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended.

Register:  https://shadows-on-the-teche-na1.shop.bookingplatform.app/3946865f-bc27-46ed-8942-d34de6f2ceb0

ABOUT THE PANELISTS:
Cheryl Devall is a veteran storyteller in sound, images and words. As a correspondent for National Public Radio, an editor for Marketplace, Southern California Public Radio and nonfiction audio projects and, most recently, as station manager at KRVS Public Media in Lafayette, Louisiana, she has worked in public radio on and off since 1988. She’s also reported for newspapers in Boston, Louisville, Chicago and Opelousas, the birthplace of Zydeco music. Over four different decades as a reporter and editor, Devall has shared in four duPont-Columbia awards for excellence in broadcasting.

Jim Hummel is the evening co-anchor of News15 KADN/KLAF-TV in Lafayette. During his 16-year tenure as an anchor and reporter in Lafayette, Hummel has covered nearly every major news story in Acadiana. His investigative work has won two Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards, and three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. He’s also been named Louisiana’s Reporter of the Year four times by the Associated Press Broadcaster’s Association. 

Jan Risher is the Louisiana culture editor for The Times-Picayune, The Advocate, and The Acadiana Advocate, and also edits Louisiana Inspired and Louisiana Health. A columnist since 2002, her Sunday “Long Story Short” explores community and the human condition, while her Tuesday “Louisiana at Large” chronicles adventures across the state. A writer, teacher, and entrepreneur, she’s visited 49 countries and 46 states. Her books include Q of the D and Looking to the Stars from Old Algiers. She holds a Master’s in Journalism and New Media and lives in Baton Rouge with her family.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-iberia/journalism-in-a-changing-age/200029352995250
- **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, art, literary-art, nonprofit, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Iberia
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 320 E. Main Street, New Iberia, LA, United States, Louisiana 70560
- **lat**: 30.00363
- **long**: -91.81599
- **full address**: 320 E. Main Street, New Iberia, LA, United States, Louisiana 70560

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Journalism in a Changing Age being held?
  - **A:** Journalism in a Changing Age takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am at 320 E. Main Street, New Iberia, LA, United States, Louisiana 70560.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Journalism in a Changing Age?
  - **A:** Journalism in a Changing Age is organized by Shadows on the Teche.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Journalism in a Changing Age is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Iberia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Journalism in a Changing Age sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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