Staff Report
Leigh Caldwell has joined FranklinCounty-News.com as managing editor, it was announced today by Jim Muir, owner/publisher of the online publication.
Leigh Caldwell
Muir said the “quick take off” of new website necessitated bringing on additional help.
“I am pleased to announce that Leigh Caldwell is joining FranklinCounty-News.com as managing editor,” Muir said. “I started this online news site a couple of months ago to fill a gap I saw in news coverage in our area, and it has taken off in a bigger way than even I could have anticipated.”
Muir said Caldwell’s expertise in digital publications and her extensive work background, coupled with the fact that she is a West Frankfort native will serve readers well.
“Leigh is a seasoned journalist who has worked as a newspaper editor and television news director for several media outlets in Florida, including The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, which was owned by The New York Times Company,” Muir noted. “But she’s really a local girl at heart and grew up in West Frankfort, which gives her a great knowledge of this area and people who live here.”
Caldwell got her first job in journalism at WFRX in West Frankfort when she was just 15 years old.
“Leigh returned to the area this summer, and I am happy to have her join the growing FranklinCounty-News.com staff in this endeavor,” said Muir. “I would encourage you to add Leigh as a friend on Facebook and share your news tips and feature story ideas with her.”
In her new role Caldwell will handle the day-to-day operation of the news side of the publication while organizing and coordinating local news and feature stories.
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