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Friends and Family Remember Matt Turner: ‘Everyone He Met, He Had a Profound Impact On’

Kevin Eck — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:57:36 +0000

“If a man is measured by the lives he touched–then surely Matt Turner’s reach spanned an entire state.”

Those were the first words spoken by KTHV‘s Lisa Hutson in a story about the memorial service for anchor Matt Turner. You can watch the video of the story after the jump.

Turner, who had been at the Little Rock CBS affiliate for a month, died in a crash on Arkansas’ I-30 over the weekend.

Matt’s friends and family gathered to remember the anchor at the church where his father was once pastor. Hutson spoke with the attendees about the impact Turner had on so many lives in such a short time.

“I don’t have a memory of this church without Matthew. I don’t. Matthew was the greatest role model. My son looked up to Matthew.” says Sheri Shepherd.

“If you looked at the scene here tonight, it’s unbelievable that a 32 year old man could mean at this point in his life to this many people and I think what it tells you is that everyone he met, he had a profound impact on,” says Bo Mattingly.

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KTHV Anchor Matt Turner Dies in Car Wreck

Kevin Eck — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:56:13 +0000

Matt Turner, anchor at Little Rock’s KTHV, died Saturday night when state police say his vehicle ran off the interstate and hit a highway sign. Turner had joined the station just last month, coming from KNWA (NBC) in Fayetteville, AR.

“Matt always loved and protected his family and his greatest asset was his love for his daughter Preslee,” Turner’s family said in a statement posted to the CBS affiliate’s website.

“He always put his family and friends ahead of himself and was constantly thinking ahead and planning on their behalf. Matt was a man of integrity and had a strong faith in God. While we are deeply saddened and feel a sense of great loss, we know that God will pull us through this very difficult time. We appreciate the support so many have already given and ask that you would remember us in your thoughts and prayers.”

The station aired a tribute to Turner as well as posting a gallery of candid photos. You can click the link to view the photo tribute and view the video after the jump.

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Anchor Jonathan Martinez Joins KNWA

Merrill Knox — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:53:45 +0000

Jonathan Martinez has signed on as evening anchor at KNWA, the NBC-affiliate in Fort Smith.

Martinez joins KNWA from KNIN, the Fox-affiliate in Boise, where he was the morning anchor. “Jonathan’s talent, experience and positive energy made this an easy decision,” KNWA general manager Lisa Kelsey said in a statement. “He will make a wonderful addition to our team.”

Martinez co-anchors the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts on weekdays alongside Neile Jones (pictured). He replaces Matt Turner, who left the station last month.

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