Thank you for everything
By Staff
Jason Cannon
When Tiffany, Lizzie and I moved to Russellville in September 2006, we thought we would be here forever. Some times, even the best of plans made with the best of intentions change.
Over the course of the next several weeks, my family and I will be moving to Demopolis where I will assume the role of publisher of the Demopolis Times and Tiffany will become the newspaper's advertising manager. The Franklin County and Demopolis newspapers are both owned by Boone Newspapers, Inc. – a Tuscaloosa based company.
The move to Demopolis is the next step in our still young careers. Demopolis is a daily newspaper, which brings with it new challenges and opportunities.
I have enjoyed my time here in Russellville. I have also enjoyed both the challenges and opportunities that presented themselves along the way. I dealt with them as best I could, hoping that each decision would benefit my newspaper, my employees and my community to the fullest.
My Grandpaw's philosophy is to always leave something a little better than you found it. Over the past 21 months I've tried to do just that. It's my hope that I've succeeded on some level.
Working at a newspaper isn't a job, it's a lifestyle. You have to embrace all the things that go with it, which include phone calls in the middle of the night, at odd hours of the day and on weekends. It means making tough decisions and facing down some harsh criticism.
As a reporter, you have to understand that when the community calls, you pick up the phone. I have a poster in my office with Superman's logo emblazoned on it for one very simple reason. Superman, who worked at a newspaper, always answered the call.
The decision to venture into West Alabama was not an easy one. We're leaving behind many friends, but we're also leaving behind a very capable staff.
The employees at the Franklin County Times are top-notch and among the best in their field. Jonathan Willis, who will succeed me as publisher, has bought into our emphasis of community journalism and he is dedicated to producing a newspaper that reflects the community in which he was raised.
The Franklin County Times has served this community for more than 129 years. Tiffany and I are proud to have been part of that tradition. Now that the torch has been passed, we're excited to see where it's headed.
I appreciate you letting me into your homes three times per week and letting me tell your stories to our friends and neighbors.
Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for reading. Thank you for subscribing. Thank you for advertising.
Thank you for everything.
