UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  December 6, 2018
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LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED
 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
1-6227
(Commission File Number)
42-0823980
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


201 N. Harrison Street, Davenport, Iowa  52801
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

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Item 8.01.        Other Events.
 
Mary Junck, Executive Chairman of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company"), plans to transition from Executive Chairman of the Company after the annual shareholders meeting in February 2019 and will continue as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors.

The change in responsibilities will complete a transition plan that included the advancement of Kevin Mowbray to President and Chief Executive Officer in 2016.  As Executive Chairman since then, Junck has served as an adviser to the CEO and continued to guide Lee's overall strategy and direction. As Chairman, she will provide leadership for the Board of Directors and lead projects as requested by the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer.

On December 10, 2018, the Company issued a news release that provides additional information about Ms. Junck.  A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01.        Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(d)
 
Exhibits
   
     
99.1
  
           
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED
 
 
 
 
/s/ Timothy R. Millage                                
 
 
Date:  December 10, 2018
By:
 
 
Timothy R. Millage
 
 
 Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
    and Treasurer