Former K8 News employee named city’s communications director

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A face familiar to longtime K8 News viewers spoke for the city of Jonesboro on Friday.

Mayor Harold Copenhaver announced Wednesday that Donna Malone has been hired as the director of communications.

Malone, who is a Blytheville native, graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in radio and television from the College of Communications.

On Friday, May 3, a mingle was held at the Jonesboro Municipal Center allowing Jonesboro residents to meet and greet the new director.

Following her graduation, she worked as a reporter, anchor, and news director at KAIT-TV before moving to Stuttgart where she served as chief marketing officer for Farmers and Merchants Bank.

According to the news release, she most recently worked for East Arkansas Broadcasting.

“I’m honored by this opportunity to serve the community I’ve loved for decades,” Malone said. “The talented staff in the Jonesboro Communications Department is extraordinary and I look forward to engaging with all facets of the community.”

“Her background in radio and television, as well as her history in Jonesboro, provides exactly what we need to lead the communications department,” Copenhaver said. “The communications department is a critical tool for transparency and educating the community on city business. I look forward to Donna’s ideas on how we can make advancements in this area.”

Her first day was Monday, April 29.

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