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Kyle Hightower

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The gift of journalism is the variety it provides.​

In my career I have had front row seats reporting on the Olympics, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, FIFA World Cup, Boston Marathon and March Madness. I have also exposed controversy surrounding the death of a college football player, and reported on two of the most polarizing murder trials of the 21st century.

​It’s that diversity that’s helped hone skills which allow me to cover breaking news with detail and care, as…

Kyle Hightower’s Journalist Portfolio

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Turning 40: Brady showing few signs of decline at milestone

Turning 40: Brady showing few signs of decline at milestone

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Professional athletes measure achievement in championships, with a constant eye slan…

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Man journeys from living under a bridge to Boston Marathon

Man journeys from living under a bridge to Boston Marathon

BOSTON (AP) — Whether solo, jogging in a crowd, or lost in the sensation of music thumping through his headph…

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A boycott's birth: How the Missouri race protests began

A boycott's birth: How the Missouri race protests began

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - On the day he met with black players for the University of Missouri's football team, gra…

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Serial numbers, game photos may help verify Brady jerseys

Serial numbers, game photos may help verify Brady jerseys

BOSTON (AP) - Now that authorities believe they have recovered the jersey stolen from Tom Brady's locker foll…

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Mistakes can't keep Patriots from 5th Super Bowl title

Mistakes can't keep Patriots from 5th Super Bowl title

HOUSTON (AP) - The New England Patriots developed a reputation for playing nearly mistake-free football in wi…

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Bennett defines his own 'Patriot Way' en route to Super Bowl

Bennett defines his own 'Patriot Way' en route to Super Bowl

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- If Martellus Bennett had his way, people would live in his world. He describes i…

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Brown 'in awe' to join childhood favorite Pats

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By Kyle Hightower 
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A.J. Brown in 'awe' to join childhood favorite Patriots, declines to discuss end of time with Eagles

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By Kyle Hightower 
| WBUR News
Less than 24 hours later he was on the field, wearing the jersey of the team he grew up rooting for and adding renewed optimism about the future. “I’m still in awe. Still trying to adjust,” Brown said after participating in his first offseason workout with New England Tuesday. “Walking up the hill with the uniform on, I was like, ‘Man, this is real. I’m here.’ ...
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Eagles trade receiver to the Patriots, setting up reunion with coach

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By Kyle Hightower 
| Rocky Mount Telegram
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A.J. Brown is leaving a frustrating experience in Philadelphia for a reunion in New England with his first NFL coach. Thank you for reading Unlock the rest of the article with a subscription. Your support keeps the good stuff coming. Subscribe now for full access to local reporting, breaking news, and more.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Sports clerk for my hometown paper, The Paducah Sun.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

In elementary school. My parents owned an electric one.

How is social media changing news?

It's bringing in more eyes and voices into the daily conversation. It's also making it harder for people to find factual information.

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