In the summer of 1977, a 17-year-old Steve Sullivan, affectionately known now as Sully, made the journey from Massachusetts to Jonesboro to attend college. The move was motivated by one thing: greyhound racing. Sullivan co-owned a racing greyhound, and his…
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From the Editor’s Desk — Field of Streams: Charge More and They Will Pay
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterThere are Luddites among us who miss basic cable — certainly not the customer service that seemed to redefine the concept, and not in a good way. The relative simplicity of the basic cable model, that is what we miss.…
Pictured above: Arkansas broadcasting legend B.J. Sams started out in radio — B.J. the DJ. Meeting Hall-of-Fame television anchor B.J. Sams is an experience exactly like most people might imagine. Genteel and friendly, his shock of white hair and trademark…
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Bound for the Lone Star State: Brunner Takes New Role in Dallas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSusanne Brunner is trading in her desk in Little Rock for one in Dallas. The veteran news anchor has announced that she has accepted a position at WFAA in Dallas, Texas. In her new role, she will be part of…
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Susanne Brunner Signing Off From KARK and FOX16
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock news anchor Susanne Brunner is signing off from KARK and FOX16. Brunner announced that she is departing the Nexstar Media Group-owned television station on Monday, May 24 via social media post. Her final day will be Friday, May…
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Arkansas PBS Series To Reveal State’s Good Roots
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleOver the coming months, cameras will be rolling in Arkansas rural communities, capturing the rhythms of life and business in the Natural State’s heartland. Through a new partnership with Arkansas Farm Bureau, Arkansas PBS is introducing a new monthly community…
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Broadcasting Not All About Talking. Who Knew?
by Lisa FIscherby Lisa FIscherMy trajectory to a lengthy career as a journalist slash broadcaster begins in Dermott, the town where I was raised, at a little radio station owned by then TV weatherman Ron Sherman. It was a brand new country music radio…
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Dawn Scott Departing THV11 in December 2020
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA longtime THV11 anchor is stepping down from her desk. Dawn Scott will be leaving her role as a nightly anchor at THV11 after a 21-year career in Central Arkansas’ television market. THV11 president and general manager Marty Schack announced…
Walmart may be partnering with Comcast on a smart TV development and distribution deal. In its latest Walmart scoop, the Wall Street Journal reports that the Bentonville retailer has been approached by Comcast to distribute and sell smart TVS running…
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‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Makes Season 2 Return on October 27
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleDave and Jenny Marrs will be returning to television screens later in October with the second season of Fixer to Fabulous. Fixer to Fabulous will be premiering on Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. on HGTV. The first episode will chronicle…