Roby Brock has purchased The Glenwood Herald, a 101-year-old newspaper serving Pike County. Brock, who now publishes five weekly newspapers in the state, said the latest move will add to the strength of local news coverage in southwest Arkansas.

“I’m very excited about adding Glenwood and the region to our coverage. I know this will boost the news we provide involving the timber, livestock and poultry industries,” said Brock. “Just as importantly, this acquisition will provide more opportunities to cover outdoor recreation across the state, including hunting, fishing, canoeing and camping. This is an important and growing part of the economy.”

Mark Keith, former owner of the Glenwood Herald, said Brock will do a great job as the new owner.

“I’m very glad Roby will be taking the helm. I know The Glenwood Herald will be in good hands,” he said.

Veteran journalist Michael Hibblen will be managing editor of The Glenwood Herald.

“I’m looking forward to our enhanced coverage of Glenwood and the surrounding area. From city council and chamber meetings to school and community events, we will be doing our best to provide stellar reporting in the region. Michael and I already have a ton of great stories to share,” said Brock.

The Glenwood Herald serves the city of Glenwood, which has a population of about 2,000,  and the surrounding parts of five counties.

Brock said there will also be a focus on community news, sports, opinion, obituaries, and other relevant local, regional and state news.

In addition to The Glenwood Herald, Brock owns four other weekly newspapers: The Fordyce Advocate, The England Democrat, The Grand Prairie Herald and The Waldron News. He is also the CEO of Natural State Media, parent company of Talk Business & Politics and The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

Hibblen is a 32-year news veteran who has worked at newspapers, radio and TV stations around the country, including The Miami Herald, CBS News Radio, Arkansas PBS and Little Rock Public Radio.