Augusta, Ga. - Morris Communications today announced it has signed an agreement with Eco Productions Inc., St. Augustine, Fla., to jointly publish a Spanish-English magazine. The magazine, entitled Eco Latino, will be based in St. Augustine, Fla., and initially distributed from Jacksonville southward to Palm Coast, Fla. The premier issue is scheduled for October 2002.

Eco Latino seeks to enrich the lives of the Hispanic population, serve as a liaison among cultural communities and promote Hispanic heritage. It is the only publication in Northeast Florida to be presented in a bilingual format.

The free monthly magazine will present readers with a combination of regional news, international news, career opportunities, health updates, legal and immigration issues, financial information and other articles of interest to the Hispanic community. Advertisements may also be in bilingual format.

"This is a marriage of resources that makes good business sense for both parties," said Morris Communications President Will Morris. "Our resources and strong presence in the First Coast marketplace allow Eco Latino to provide a valuable service to the area's Hispanic population. At the same time, Morris gains greater diversity in its products and its readers."

Sebastian de Almenara, St. Augustine, has been named general manager of the new magazine.

"We are very excited about the launch of Eco Latino," said Almenara. "At last the Hispanic population will benefit from a magazine created by 'Latinos for Latinos.'"

Luis Vienrich, editor, and Javier Esboña, advertising director, will join Almenara as members of the management team. All three are partners in Eco Productions Inc., which will own the magazine jointly with Morris Communications.

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 visit www.morris.com.