Resident News Owner/Publisher Jason Baggett announced on Monday the appointment of Dr. Jim Best as Sports Director.
“Dr. Best has brought a great deal of professionalism to our brand,” stated Baggett. Adding that his passion and heart for sports is evident in his work. “Dr. Best embodies the spirit of what Resident News Network is all about, focusing on local student-athletes and sharing their personal as well as their team accomplishments,” Baggett added.
Dr. Jim Best has served as a sports writer with Resident Press since 2019, covering Paris and Charleston area sports. “I am very grateful for the confidence that Resident Press has shown in me,” Best stated. “I enjoy working with the great team at RP, and I look forward to continuing to work together to bring outstanding, local sports coverage to our River Valley sports fans!”
In his new role, Dr. Best will oversee sports contributors within the Resident News Network.
