Shelby C Iii Coffey

At a time of "endless debate about the future of newspapers and the flaws of newspapers," journalists should uphold their mission "to be the goad and the searchlight of society, as well as a celebrator," Los Angeles Times Editor Shelby Coffey III said Thursday as he received a national award.

At a time of "endless debate about the future of newspapers and the flaws of newspapers," journalists should uphold their mission "to be the goad and the searchlight of society, as well as a celebrator," Los Angeles Times Editor Shelby Coffey III said Thursday as he received a national award.