WEHCO Media Inc., the father or mother firm of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, has appointed govt editor Eliza Hussman Gaines to the put up of writer. Gaines begins on Jan. 1.
With Gaines’ appointment, the management of the paper will stay within the household palms.
Outgoing writer Walter Hussman Jr., Gaines’ father, made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. “Hopefully the issues that distinguish us as a household enterprise will proceed for a few years after I’m gone,” Hussman, who will retain the title of chairman of WEHCO Media stated.
Beforehand, Gaines served as managing editor and is the primary lady to guide the newsroom and the primary to supervise WEHCO Media’s each day operations.
Gaines stated:
“We’re a subscription-driven enterprise and our future will depend on the readers. That is the time to take daring motion, to strive new issues and to be taught extra about or readers so we are able to match their needs and wishes.
“Our nation is shedding newspapers at a speedy tempo, and I can’t let that occur right here and in our different markets. We all know that cities and not using a newspaper have extra crime, larger taxes and fewer authorities transparency. I don’t need that for our communities. Our trade faces challenges however I’m assured in our future.”
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