Augusta, Ga. - Morris Communications today announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Winfield Publishing Co., Winfield, Kan., to sell The Arkansas City (Kan.) Traveler, a daily newspaper with a circulation of approximately 4,800.

Morris acquired the Traveler in 1995 when it purchased the assets of Stauffer Communications Inc. of Topeka, Kan.

"We've enjoyed our association with this fine newspaper," said President Will Morris. "However, our current business strategy calls for greater emphasis on our markets in other areas."

Morris Communications is a privately held media company with diversified holdings that include newspaper and magazine publishing, outdoor advertising, radio broadcasting, book publishing and distribution, and computer services. For more information see the company's Web site at www.morris.com.