Mississippi TV station appoints Neely news director

The following was sent out from Adweek: Jackson, Mississippi ABC affiliate WAPT has promoted assistant news director Lee Neely to news director effective April 8. Neely takes over for Rick McLaughlin who, the station said, is leaving WAPT for a job in Ohio. “Rick’s role in our station’s success cannot be overstated,” said WAPT president and general manager Peter Keith. […]