Source: KHBS/KHOG Press Release Greg Shepperd, who since 2012 has served as News Director of
KHBS/KHOG-TV’s 40/29 News, the Hearst Television ABC and CW affiliates
serving the Fort Smith and Fayetteville, Arkansas, television market,
has been named News Director of KOAT-TV, Hearst’s ABC affiliate serving
the Albuquerque, New Mexico market.
“In his 3 years at 40/29 Greg
has distinguished himself with a unique blend of exceptional team
leadership skills, and an eye for what it takes to deliver great local
television news,” said KHBS/KHOG-TV President and General Manager, Shawn
A. Oswald. “Greg’s leadership has set us up for success in the short as
well as the long term.”
Among his many accomplishments,
Shepperd and the 40/29 News team have been named by the Associated Press
as Arkansas’ Best Newscast, while he’s been honored for his
contributions to multiple Edward R. Murrow awards and regional Emmy
Awards.
Prior to KHBS/KHOG-TV, Shepperd was Managing Editor at
one of the company’s largest stations, KCRA-TV in Sacramento, CA. At
Hearst’s New Orleans station WDSU-TV, Shepperd was promoted from
Producer to Executive Producer to Assistant News Director for his
leadership role in that station’s coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its
aftermath in 2005.
Shepperd’s last day leading the 40/29 News team is October 16th.