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Russ Cassady

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Regional Editor, Appalachian News-Express

Pikeville

Beats

Primary beats

u.s. regional

Secondary beats

Shows Racism and technology Indie Music Arts and entertainment Bluetooth Criminology Crime and police Press Freedom Women In The Arts Google Fashion Public Opinion Global Trade Sporting Events Teens Emergency preparedness

Biography

I began in community journalism with a position as the Pikeville Bureau Chief for the Williamson Daily News in 1999, before moving to my current home at the Appalachian News-Express in 2000. After stints both inside and outside the news business, I returned to the News-Express as a staff writer in 2007 and was named editor in November, 2011. Just a month later, I also became editor of a new weekly edition called the Mingo Messenger, which serves Mingo County, W.Va. I currently edit both newspapers and report on several topics for the News-Express.

Final Covers

General Features, Kentucky, Coal County, Pike County

Doesn’t Cover

Conservative news, politics

Journalist Type

Editor

Seniority Positions

Regional Editor

Industries

marketing & advertising

Medium Formats

Appalachian News-Express