Marsha Shuler
Marsha Shuler, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, has dedicated her life to journalism and public service, leaving an enduring legacy in the fields of political reporting and media advocacy. Her passion for writing began at C.E. Byrd High School, where she took a journalism class and worked on the school newspaper, The High Life. This passion paved the way for her to attend Louisiana College and later Centenary College, where she served as editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Conglomerate.
After graduating in 1970 with a degree in English, Marsha launched her professional career at The Shreveport Times, where she covered city hall and politics before being assigned to legislative sessions in Baton Rouge. In 1980, she joined the Capitol Bureau of the Morning Advocate-State Times newspapers, spending 35 years reporting from beneath the State Capitol steps. She covered pivotal moments in Louisiana’s political history, including the passage of right-to-work laws, Governor Edwin Edwards’ re-election campaigns, and the dismantling of the charity hospital system. Her reporting spanned seven gubernatorial administrations and earned her a reputation for insight and dedication.
Marsha has also been an influential leader in media organizations, serving as president of the National Federation of Press Women and Louisiana Press Women. She co-founded the First Amendment Network and remains active with the Capitol Correspondents Association.
Marsha credits her late mother, Olwen Rutherford Shuler, as her greatest influence, encouraging her to follow her dream of becoming a reporter—a dream that has inspired and informed generations.