Item 8.01. Other Events.
On November 5, 2008, Belo Corp.'s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dunia Shive, sent a letter to shareholders that is posted on the Company's Web site (www.belo.com) in the Investor Relations section. Ms. Shive also sent a letter to employees of the Company. These letters outline challenges that the Company faces, and initiatives being undertaken in response to those challenges. Copies of the shareholder letter and the employee letter are furnished with this report as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Belo Corp. Letter to Shareholders dated November 5, 2008
99.2 Belo Corp. Letter to Employees dated November 5, 2008

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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.

Date: November 5, 2008 BELO CORP.

By: /s/ R. Paul Fry R. Paul Fry Vice President/Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

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