New general manager named in Texarkana

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Kirk Blair has been named general manager of the Texarkana Gazette in Texarkana, Texas. Blair previously was the newspaper's marketing director where he oversaw circulation, advertising, ad production and distribution.

Blair is succeeding Maurice "Buddy" King, who will retire as publisher of the Gazette on May 12.

"I am pleased to appoint Kirk to his new position. He has proven himself to be a leader during his 33 years with the Gazette and is deserving of more responsibility," said Terri Leifeste, president of Palmer Newspapers. Blair is the past president of the Newspaper Circulators Association of Arkansas and a lifelong resident of Texarkana.

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