Meridith Mulkey Named KHBS/KHOG Sports Director
FAYETTEVILLE/FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, (June 1, 2023) – Meridith Mulkey has been named Sports Director for KHBS/KHOG-TV, the home of 40/29 News, Hog Wild Sports and Friday Frenzy,
Meridith joined 40/29 News as Sports Anchor/Reporter in July 2022.
“Since her arrival Meridith has excelled at covering the Razorbacks, the SEC Conference, high school and every sport in between,” said 40/29 News Director, Colleen Clement. “Meridith will provide excellent leadership in her new role as she and the sports team cover the Razorbacks and our diverse sports market.”
Prior to joining 40/29, Meridith spent two years at WTVY in Dothan, Alabama. At WTVY, Meridith anchored sports during the week, in addition to turning sports reports as a Multi-Media Journalist. She’s very familiar with the Southeastern Conference (SEC), having covered University of Arkansas rivals Alabama and Auburn.
About KHBS/KHOG 40/29
KHBS/KHOG-TV, an ABC affiliate owned and operated by Hearst Television Inc., has been operating in the Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers DMA for over 50 years. KHBS/KHOG-TV’s local and ABC network programming continues to be seen on the station’s primary over-the-air channels, 40.1 and 29.1, as well as Cox Cable channel 7 and HD channel 2007 and AT& TV channel 29/40 and HD channel 1029/1040. On DISH Network KHBS is available on channel 40 and KHOG is available on 29. DirecTV viewers can find the station on channel 40. The ABC station is also cleared on Diamond Net on various channel positions. The station’s web address is www.4029tv.com
About The Arkansas CW
The Arkansas CW, a CW affiliate owned and operated by Hearst Television Inc., is KHBS/KHOG-TV’s second digital channel, 40.2/29.2 and can be seen on Cox cable HD channel 2004 and channel 4 in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith, The River Valley and Siloam Springs. On AT&T U-Verse you can watch us on channel 30 or HD 1030. On Direct TV, the station is available on 41; on DISH TV the Arkansas CW is available on 21. It is also available on various channel positions on Diamond Net. You can get a complete list of channels from www.arcwcrew.com located at the top. Many other community and rural cable systems also carry The Arkansas CW. It is also available over the air in the Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers Designated Market Area (DMA).
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.
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