TUPELO
⢠Tupelo native and former executive editor of the Clarion Ledger, Sam R. Hall, will lead the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journalâs newsroom, publisher William Bronson announced Monday.
Hall, a Tupelo native and 1994 graduate of Tupelo High School, replaces Elizabeth Walters as the Daily Journalâs executive editor. Walters left in January.
Hall has more than 20 yearsâ experience in journalism and communications, including eight years at the Clarion Ledger, where he was executive editor for five years.
âI am so very excited to have Sam Hall joining the Journal family as the new executive editor,â Bronson said. âSam and his family will be a great addition to Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi. The Journal is blessed to add someone with Samâs resume, personality, and deep connection to the Tupelo community. To have a Tupelo native leading our news operations as we head into our 151st year of service is great for Northeast Mississippi, Tup