Background
Cunningham, Darrel Eugene was born on August 11, 1938 in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Phillip and Laura Elaine (Wright) Cunningham.
Cunningham, Darrel Eugene was born on August 11, 1938 in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Phillip and Laura Elaine (Wright) Cunningham.
Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State University, 1960. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio University, 1975.
Graduate, United States Army War College, 1984.
Faculty radio-television, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, 1963-1974; general manager, Station KAIT-television, Jonesboro, 1974-1980; president, Hernreich Broadcasting, Jonesboro, 1980-1984; general manager, Stations KHBS/KHOG-television, Fort Smith, Arkansas, since 1985.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1960-1962, retired colonel United States Army Reserve, 1989. Member Arkansas Broadcasters Association (president 1979-1980), Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce (board of directors 1982-1985), Rotary (president 1990-1991).
Married Wilma Frances McHaney, July 18, 1960. Children: Sue Ellen Weinstock, Elana Leigh, Jon Scott.