J.K. grew up on the south side of Indianapolis.
After earning a bachelor's degree in journalism from Indiana University in 1980, he began work as a reporter/photographer at the Greensburg (IN) Daily News, and was named editor of that paper in 1983.
He later moved to The Republic newspaper in Columbus, IN, where, over the next 13 years, he served as city editor, news editor and managing editor.
J.K. came to the Gwinnett Daily Post in 1998 as executive editor. He currently is serving publisher.
J.K. and his wife Pam live in northeast Gwinnett County. They have three grown children and three grandchildren.
Recent Stories
MURPHY: Christmas comes early?
We keep pushing up the holiday season, but is there anything wrong with that?
MURPHY: A success story born out of Rainbow Village
Steven Jackson gives a face to organization's mission.
MURPHY: New website adding online opportunities for Daily Post
New website adds opportunities for Daily Post.
MURPHY: There's help if you want to buy American
Vote With Your Wallet, the local group espousing a "buy-American-to-save America" philosophy, is ready to challenge the nation.
MURPHY: County address offers stage for a fresh start
I've sat through 11 State of the County Addresses since moving to Gwinnett in 1998.
MURPHY: We need facts before airport decision
Last week, the county commissioners voted 3-2 to keep alive the possibility of regularly scheduled commercial flights in and out of the local airport.
MURPHY: Daily Deal adds value to the Post
Couponing has been a newspaper staple for generations. I remember my mother sitting at the dining room table, snipping coupons from the Indianapolis Star and then stuffing them into categorized envelopes. I also remember her sifting through those envelopes in the aisle of the grocer as she looked for the best deal on paper towels or pork and beans. Thirty-five cents here, a quarter there -- it added up.
MURPHY: Diverse Gwinnett has to work toward unity
The U.S. Census Bureau numbers released this week should have surprised no one. They should, however, serve as a reminder of how rapidly Gwinnett County's population is diversifying.
MURPHY: Journalism requires pursuit of objectivity
All right, let's be honest. Back in the '80s, how many of you turned the channel from "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson to tune in Ted Koppel on "Nightline?" It was a tough time slot for a serious-minded news program, but Koppel and "Nightline" offered an alternative attractive enough to remain on the air for 25 years. ("Nightline" still is on the air; Koppel left the show in 2005.)
MURPHY: Is honesty too big of a request?
Recent events have forced me to change my voting strategy. I'm no longer going to get hung up on party tags, campaign planks or even political ideology. My sole acid test for any candidate wanting my support is honesty.
