Clanton named managing editor of The Weekly Vista

Samuel Clanton has been named managing editor of The Weekly Vista in Bella Vista.

Clanton holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/ Public Relations from College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, where he wrote for the student newspaper, The Outlook. He started his working journalism career at the Tri-Lakes Tribune in Branson and later served as editor of both the Taney County Times in Forsyth and the Stone County Gazette in Kimberling City. He has also worked in news radio as a producer.

Clanton recently moved to Benton County after a stint in the music industry in Nashville. He succeeds Bennett Horne, who took the position of managing editor at the Siloam Springs HeraldLeader in July.