How to Submit News, Letters, or Obituaries to Tyler Morning Telegraph

Tyler Morning Telegraph (tylerpaper.com) accepts several types of reader submissions, each through its own channel: news tips go through a "Submit News" option, opinion pieces through the Opinion section's "Submit Letter to the Editor" link, obituaries through dedicated free or paid forms (with separate versions for private individuals and funeral homes), and classifieds or legal notices through the advertising section. The right path depends on what you're submitting and whether you're an individual or a business.

News Tips and Story Submissions

If you have a news tip, a local event, or information you think the newsroom should cover, the site provides a Submit News entry point. This is the general intake route for editorial content — not for advertising, obituaries, or opinion pieces.

Use this channel for:

• Local news tips or breaking information
• Community events and announcements you believe warrant coverage
• Story ideas or follow-ups on existing coverage

Keep in mind that submitting a tip does not guarantee publication or a response; newsrooms triage submissions based on newsworthiness and editorial judgment.

Letters to the Editor

Reader opinion goes through the Opinion section, which lists a Submit Letter to the Editor option alongside Columnists and Editorials. This is the correct path for a written opinion piece intended for the editorial page — not the news tip form.

A letter to the editor typically needs:

• Your name and contact information (for verification)
• A clear, focused argument or viewpoint
• Reasonable length and civility

The site's Opinion section also hosts Columnists and Editorials, so you can review existing content there to gauge tone and format before submitting.

Obituaries

Obituaries are handled separately from news and opinion, and the site distinguishes between free and paid obituaries, with different forms depending on who is submitting:

So there are four distinct obituary pathways: free or paid, each with a version for private individuals and a version for funeral homes. If you're a family member submitting directly, use the private-individual forms; if you're a funeral home handling arrangements on behalf of a family, use the funeral home forms. Whether a given obituary qualifies as free or paid depends on the paper's criteria, so check both forms before deciding.

Classifieds, Legal Notices, and Advertising

For paid placements — classified ads, job listings, legal notices, and general advertising — use the Classifieds/Advertising section, which includes a Place An Ad option along with Jobs and Legal Notices. This is the commercial path and is separate from editorial submissions.

Use this channel for:

• Classified advertisements
• Job postings
• Legal notices
• General advertising inquiries

Choosing the Right Channel

The main pitfall is using the wrong form — for example, sending an obituary through the news tip channel or a letter to the editor through advertising. Each type has its own intake, and matching your submission to the correct one is the fastest way to get it in front of the right desk.