New publisher named in Lubbock

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Brandon Hughes has been named publisher of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.  The appointment was announced by Les Simpson, regional publisher for Morris Publishing Group, LLC, and publisher of the Amarillo (Texas) Globe-News

"Brandon has tremendous experience in our business and he will be a great publisher.  And he loves the Lubbock community and will serve it well," Simpson said.  Hughes will start work in the publisher's post in early March.   

"We're delighted that Brandon is assuming the role of publisher in Lubbock," said William S. Morris III, chairman and CEO of Morris Communications, Co. "He has a wealth of experience, commitment to quality, and a thorough understanding of our business. His skills will be a great asset to the Avalanche-Journal and to the community."

Hughes began his media career in 1992 at the Avalanche-Journal in the transportation department.  He has held several different management positions in circulation including vice-president of circulation at the Avalanche-Journal and the Amarillo Globe-News.  Hughes is currently the vice president of audience at the Amarillo Globe-News.

"I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to join the team at the A-J. I am looking forward to the bright future that we have in our industry and our company, exciting times are ahead." Hughes said. "Lubbock is a vibrant community, and the A-J will continue to play a key role in the city's future. This is a special opportunity for my family to come back to Lubbock and for me to return to the newspaper where my career began."

"We are very pleased to have Brandon take on this key leadership role," said Derek May, executive vice president of Morris Publishing Group. "Brandon's track record of success in the business and strong ties to the community make him the ideal candidate to take A-J Media forward."

Hughes attended South Plains College and Texas Tech University.  He and his wife Lela have two sons, Corbin, 10, and Sully, 2.

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