BY MELANIE BUCK –
LeAnn Dilbeck, General Manager and Publisher of Pulse Multi-Media, has announced the addition of sports writer Rick Wright to their team. “We are thrilled to welcome Rick and his wealth of experience to Team Pulse! Rick has a great rapport with coaches and players alike as well as his vast knowledge of all sports. He will be covering all the local sports teams for all of our formats… the newspaper, radio stations and online at MyPulseNews.com.”
Wright, a former Bearcat quarterback and 1976 graduate of Mena High School, has been a sports writer for over 35 years. He has covered sports for the Courier Democrat in Russellville, the Post Dispatch in Dardanelle, The Mesquite News owned by The Dallas Morning News, The Mena Star, Waldron News and The DeQueen Bee.
“I am honored to be a part of Team Pulse. I have a lot of respect for the way they serve the local community,” said Wright. “I look forward to providing sports coverage for all our county high schools, middle schools, youth leagues, swimming teams, including tournament action and events as well as all local adults sports, such as softball, golf, distance running, rodeo and just about everything sports related that happens in Polk County.”
Wright’s daily Sports Report, “The Wright’s Stuff”, will soon be aired on KENA 104.1 FM and KQOR 105.3FM.
“With Rick, we’re looking forward to being able to expand our sports coverage for the local area. He’s a great addition to our team,” said Dilbeck.
Report all your sports news and information to Rick Wright at sports@savvygentsdev.com or call 479-243-9600 or fax to 479-243-9603.
About Author
Jeri Pearson
Jeri is the News Director for Pulse Multi-Media and Editor of The Polk County Pulse. She has 10 years of experience in community focused journalism and has won multiple press association awards.

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