Fairfield Recorder and Teague Chronicle merging

•  The edition of the Fairfi eld Recorder you hold in your hand is the last edition in this format you will receive. Instead, as of next week, readers will have access to a county-wide newspaper, the Freestone County Recorder-Chronicle, a website updated more frequently, as well as an email newsletter, and daily Facebook updates.

The intent is to reach readers quicker, more frequently and still provide thorough local news in the new version of Freestone County Recorder-Chronicle.

“The last few years have been challenging for all newspapers everywhere. After much discussion, thought and planning we decided to communicate better through our website, an e-edition, email newsletters and Facebook – as well as the weekly printed Recorder-Chronicle,” Publisher Richard Nelson said. “This change in strategy allows us to connect with readers sooner and more often, plus deliver a combined newspaper that delivers thorough coverage of the entire county. Our advertisers will also have access to more readers than ever before.”