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Top 5 Stories of 2012: #1: Remembering Matt Turner

By: KNWA News
Updated: December 31, 2012
The Northwest Arkansas community joined the KNWA and Fox News Edge family in October, grieving the loss of one of our own.

On Saturday, October 6, former KNWA News anchor Matt Turner died in a car accident in central Arkansas.

In the days that followed, friends, family, co-workers and community leaders shared their stories about Matt.  He was a member of our team for nine years before taking what was his dream job at KTHV in Little Rock so that he, his wife Julee and their young daughter Preslee closer to family.

Here's a look back at our friend's legacy:

UA AD Jeff Long Statement on Matt Turner's Passing Sunday, October, 7 2012 @ 1:39 PM University of Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long has released a statement regarding Matt Turner's passing.

THV Issues Statement About Death of Anchor Matt Turner Sunday, October, 7 2012 @ 1:45 PM KTHV, the Little Rock television station, has released a statement following the death of its news anchor Matt Turner.

Photos: Matt Turner Sunday, October, 7 2012 @ 4:23 PM KNWA and Fox News Edge are grieving the loss of former KNWA evening Anchor Matt Turner.  We wanted to share just a few of our favorite pictures of our friend.

Funny Moments with Matt Sunday, October, 7 2012 @11:31 PM Here's a look at some of our favorite funny memories of Matt Turner.

KNWA Today Remembers Matt Turner Monday, October, 8 2012 @ 7:28 AM KNWA Today remembers former KNWA evening anchor Matt Turner who passed away Saturday night after a car accident on I-30 close to Bryant, AR.

Funeral Arrangements for Matt Turner Monday, October, 8 2012 @11:54 AM The funeral for news anchor Matt Turner is set for Wednesday in his hometown of Arkadelphia.

Razorback Nation Tribute to our Friend and Brother Matt Turner Monday, October, 8 2012 @12:31 PM Matt Turner is a man who won't soon be forgotten!

How to Help: Auction and Letter Writing Campaign for Turners Monday, October, 8 2012 @ 4:19 PM Friends of the Turner family are coming together to help support Matt's wife Julee and daughter Preslee financially as well as emotionally.

Neile Jones Remembers Matt Turner Monday, October, 8 2012 @ 5:33 PM Neile Jones and Matt Turner shared the KNWA anchor desk for six years.

KNWA News Director Shares Memories of Matt Turner
Monday, October, 8 2012 @ 8:14 PM
KNWA News Director Brook Thomas tells of his first time meeting Matt and reflects on seeing him live out his dreams.

What I Learned From Matt Turner: By Brad Reed
Monday, October, 8 2012 @11:11 PM
The past two days have been two of the hardest days of my life, and I would like to share some of the things I've learned from Matt Turner.

Nolan Richardson Speaks About Matt Turner's Life
Monday, October, 8 2012 @11:30 PM
Former Arkansas basketball coach Nolan Richardson speaks about the life of former KNWA news anchor Matt Turner.

EDITOR'S NOTE:  Our Top 5 stories list was determined based on viewer traffic to our online content.

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