New Times Record publisher pushes community journalism

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Crystal Costa, former advertising and marketing director for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Fayetteville), took the helm of the Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith, Ark., in July. She is the first woman to hold the distinction in the publication's 132-year history. Tom Stallbaumer's last day as publisher was June 6 after three years on the job.

Recognizing the challenges for many newspapers and media groups in an ever-shifting environment, Costa said the goal continues to be creating a reader-focused product with community-based journalism as its primary focus.

"Reporting on the community … that is our core," Costa said. "We can't forget that. Readers first, and content first. … And then how do we configure other parts of our business to make sure we're supporting that and still moving forward as a good strong business."

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