Former Fort Smith GM Passes Away

Former KFSM/Channel 5/Fort Smith General Manager  Edward Eugene “Gene” Graham has passed away.  KFSM reports Graham passed away Saturday in Fort Smith.  Graham spent 24 years at Channel 5 before retiring in as president and general manager in 2000.  

“Those of us at KFSM who had the good fortune to work with Gene Graham benefited from his leadership and professionalism,” said Van Comer, current 5NEWS general manager.  “His profound contribution to our success will live on.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”