Interview with Tim Cornett

Partial Transcript: What I'd like to do is just ask you some general questions.

Segment Synopsis: Cornett says that he began working at the newspaper right before he turned fifteen. He then worked his way up.

Keywords: Pineville Sun-Cumberland Courier

Subjects: Newspaper editors--United States

Partial Transcript: Tell me about the confusion they've had on the paper here.

Segment Synopsis: Cornett discusses a high employee turnover that the newspaper has experienced. He left the newspaper for a better job elsewhere.

Keywords: Bell County; Pineville Sun-Cumberland Courier

Subjects: American newspapers--Ownership Newspaper editors--United States Newspaper employees Newspaper--Circulation

Partial Transcript: What would you think would be the advantages and disadvantages of a chain newspaper compared to a locally owned newspaper?

Segment Synopsis: Cornett discusses what his duties were as editor.

Keywords: Bell County; Pineville Sun-Cumberland Courier

Subjects: Newspaper editors--United States Newspaper reporting

Partial Transcript: Well, you've lived here all your life.

Segment Synopsis: Cornett discusses influential people in the county and issues that the county needs to address.

Keywords: Bell County

Subjects: Lawyers

Partial Transcript: Do you think if you were owner of the paper, you'd do the same thing they did?

Segment Synopsis: Cornett discusses what he would do differently if he re-entered the newspaper business.

Keywords: Bell County; Pineville Sun-Cumberland Courier

Subjects: Newspaper editors--United States Newspaper presses Newspaper reporting