Godspeed, Allison
I should have posted this earlier, but perhaps I was in denial.
Allison Perkins, who has been a news, community and features reporter for us, has resigned to move to Florida. (Her husband is being relocated.) Allison has done hundreds of wonderful stories for us, but she probably had the most impact when she took a leave to visit her husband in Kuwait and filed a series of stories about the war, which included video and audio reports. She was also responsible for one of our more unique front pages in which we features photos of local men and women in the war zone.
She has been a pioneer in our newspaper coverage and developing our online journalism. As her boss, Susan Ladd, said: "She has a Schlosser-like instinct for good stories and a work ethic to match. And she’s also just plain fun to work with."
The Tampa Trib would be lucky to get her. Meanwhile, Tina Firesheets, who has reported for us in High Point and in People & Places, will move to Allison's job on the Life team.
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Welcome to Tina, but I'm really going to miss Allison. Really. I would have liked to see her "grow up" at the N&R - we'd all be better for it. As for Godspeed, Allison," well, ditto.
Posted on April 13, 2006 11:45 AM
I have enjoyed knowing Allison and I will miss her work.
Posted on April 13, 2006 11:49 AM
The St. Pete Times also would be lucky to have her on staff, and I still know a few folks there I'd be happy to call. Allison: some of the beautiful beaches in that area include Clearwater Beach, Anna Maria Island (in Manatee County), and Lido Beach by St. Armands Key in Sarasota. There's great shopping at St. Armands and it's just south of the Ringling Museum, which has an amazing art collection. Have fun & don't forget your sunscreen!
Posted on April 13, 2006 12:09 PM
Godspeed, Indeed! Allison has been a pleasure to read and a delight to bump into once in awhile. I still have a vision of her from the American Idol auditions...huddling behind a drink cart with her notepad in hand as a big-city camera crew chased one screaming, delusional vocalist after another down overlit hallways.
War IS hell.
Posted on April 13, 2006 3:36 PM