Until 2015, WAFB aired the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; the show aired on sister station WBXH until its cancellation in 2019. Despite becoming rarer among other television news operations, WAFB occasionally broadcast an editorial that was usually delivered by the station manager. WAFB's Leah Ellsworth, left, helps anchor Donna Britt with her makeup as camera operator Willie Jackson readies her earpiece before the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as Britt prepares to sign off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. Britt, who was a breast cancer survivor, was involved in multiple charities including ones for ALS, sickle cell disease and cancer, WAFB reported. Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 3:35 AM PST. Good for whoever hires her next and shame on you . 6,529 talking about this. A friend who had not heard from Roger since Friday checked on him about 9:30. Never be too sure. In 1957, they sold the radio stations, with the AM station changing its format to black music and the FM station going off the air; a new WAFB-FM would sign on in 1968. Does anyone know why she was let go? Shown are, from left, Jeremiah Anthony Rogers, Teresa Bruno, Bea Gyimah, Britt and . Asians arent immune from cancel culture. Longtime friend and former co-anchor Margaret Lawhon smiled as she spoke of Mahaffey's nickname "The Duke" and how he got the name. Jun 1 "That was inappropriate. WAFB's weekday morning news is repeated on that station. It was also in 1988 that the owners petitioned CBS to air the network's daytime programs in a different orderairing syndicated programming at 10 a.m., The Price Is Right at 11 a.m., and The Young and the Restless at 3 p.m. (later 4 p.m.) as a way to boost ratings as a lead-in to the noon and 5 p.m. newscasts. Another bonus? Said program ended in late 1990 after Black resigned from WAFB. "They just looked for somebody who looked all right . He was 77 years old. She is a good journalist and if WAFB fired her, they let one get away and one of their competitors will scoop her up quickly. Heres how. She also didnt want any cameras anywhere near her altogether. her last tweet regarding the guy crashing his car into target in hammond, The guy who ran his car through the Hammond Target. Good dudes, but definitely not journalists. For nearly four decades, Donna Britt was a constant presence on televisions across the Baton Rouge area. The longtime ABC11 evening anchor, who left the station at the end of July to move back to her native Louisiana and start a new career with more family friendly hours, told The News & Observer on Tuesday that part-time anchor jobs just dont happen. The #1 subreddit for all things relating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Andre Moreau is leaving WAFB-TV after eight years behind the nightly anchor desk. "He was a remarkable guy in that he had no ego and that's really rare in the news business," Spain said. The fourth candidate, U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-Metairie, did not participate. Women of Distinction -- At the Girl Scouts Louisiana East Women of Distinction luncheon are, from left, CEO Jacqueline Alexander; honorees Julie LeBlanc, Dr. Rebekah Gee, Donna Britt (seated) and Betsy Stoner; and board chairwoman Joan Molllohan. Lawhon says Mahaffey had a love for first family first but his second love was for television news. From left, longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt on set as she is watched by her son, Louie Ballard, and husband Mark Ballard, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as Britt signs off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. I have ALS, Lou Gherigs disease. After years of your input and suggestions, BREC is putting your vision into your parks. In addition, the new owners cancelled the station's beloved 33-year-old half-hour local weekday program Storyland, then the longest-running children's program, hosted by Buckskin Bill Black, and rechristened it as Buckskin and Friends, an hour-long show that aired on Saturday mornings until it was cancelled in September 1990. Murdaugh, 54, faced two counts of murder and two weapons charges in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh and . Her contract wasnt renewed per someone I know who knows someone else who knows her. A large storm system took aim at the Northeast on Friday, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused five deaths in a wide swath of the South and Midwest. She is the service journalism editor and writes about TV and local media for The N&Os Happiness is a Warm TV blog. Tisha Powells new job as an afternoon anchor at WAFB in Baton Rouge is something she didnt think was possible. Winfield, Mary Irma Cormier-Thomas, Linda Johnson and John Dilworth. On September 12, 2011, WAFB became the first station in the market (and, to date, the only station) to begin its morning newscasts at 4:30a.m. instead of 5 a.m. On March 26, 2020, WAFB became the second station in the Baton Rouge market to launch a 4 p.m. newscast in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and on August 3, 2020, WAFB became the first station in Baton Rouge to expand its 6 p.m. newscast to a full hour.[11]. He was born in Tulsa, OK, grew up all over the country, and moved to Baton Rouge in July 2003. He called her in for an interview and hired her right away. Baton Rouge General (BRG) has teamed up with Rouses Markets to offer free health checks to those in need. From: Clay Le Grande [mailto:c.legrande@cox.net] Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 12:38 PM LTG Middleton Chapter Massing of the Colors Parkview Baptist School gym was ablaze with Old Glory on Tuesday, November 10th as the Military Order of the World Wars LTG Troy H. Middleton Chapter hosted its annual Massing of the Colors ceremony for the student body and public at Parkview Baptist High School. But three days of testing at Houston Methodist Hospital have removed doubts. She is a terrific reporter. Submitted by SVCINC COL Clay C. Le Grande, Jr., USA (Ret) Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3432 H - (225) 752-9780 c.legrande@cox.net. The only station to get a bigger share of the local audience was KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, which was watched by 17.9% of area households. She physically trained on an elliptical machine for two months, morning and evening, to build her stamina for the grueling push. Louisiana State Senate Communications Director Brenda Hodge co-anchored WAFB's 6 p.m. with Mahaffey for several years beginning in 1976. Renee Kozak is the Relay for Life Volunteer Coordinator of the annual fundraiser. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Donna played the piano and organ in multiple churches starting in the fourth grade. And, it's a proud legacy. According to the station, Powell will co-anchor the 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts there starting Aug. 9. A longtime Louisiana news anchor has died following a battle with Lou Gehrigs disease, her former employer said Thursday. WAFB also has a Cox cable channel devoted to airing simulcasts and rebroadcasts of its news broadcasts. Made me chuckle every time. She is survived by her husband, Mark Ballard, in addition to her daughter, Annie, and son, Louie, the outlet reported. Originally broadcasting an analog signal on UHF channel 28, WAFB moved to VHF channel 9 in 1960. WAFB-TV television anchor Donna Britt, whose fight against breast cancer included a lumpectomy to cut out the cancer and 33 shots of radiation, helped to emcee the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure in Baton Rouge. Mahaffey started his career in Baton Rouge television at WAFB-TV. The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office is searching for a man who reportedly exposed himself to a woman. Keyword Holiday Fair, Advocate staff photo by Kerry Maloney. Photos: Congrats to 2018 Golden Deeds award recipient, Donna Britt! Her family moved as her father first preached in small-town Texas, then on to church fields in Georgia peanut country as well as along the Florida panhandle. Its happening at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena. All rights reserved. Donnas husband, Mark Ballard, says her family was by her side as she passed away peacefully Thursday morning. The combined company will be in every Louisiana market except for Lafayette as a result. Patient advocates have long called for insulin price cuts to help uninsured people who would not be affected by price caps tied to insurance coverage. Longtime Baton Rouge news anchor John Mahaffey passes away, LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition. 3 Local TV Group", "Gray Closes On $3.6 Billion Raycom Merger", ":: Baton Rouge Business Report:: Ron Winders heads back to Savannah", "Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt dies following battle with ALS", "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds", Louisiana State Archive and Research Library, LA Art and Science Museum (Yazoo&MS. At a luncheon to honor area volunteers are, from left, guest speaker, Mayor bobby Simpson and Donna Britt, Ron Winders, Janet Rack, Rob Stuart, Noel Parnell and Nick Simonette, representatives of sponsors WAFB-TV, Volunteer Baton Rouge! Louisiana students have struggled in the classroom for years, but minority children appear to be falling behind the most. In an interview with The News & Observer the week before her final broadcast on ABC11, Powell said that she had worked nights for about 15 years at the station, and that working from home some during the pandemic had opened her eyes to the time she was missing with her youngest daughter, who is 7. Click to become an INSIDER for under $2.00 a week, Andre Moreau parts ways with WAFB after eight years, 2022 Welcome: Official Visitors Guide to Greater Baton Rouge. For the last nine months, doctors have tried to diagnose it, however many of the symptoms are the same for other diseases. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. BATON ROUGE, La. But besides that,he was a really fine human being.". Golden Deeds -- With this year's Golden Deeds Award winner Donna Britt, seated, at a VIP reception before the dinner are, from left, Bob and Judi Terzotis, Larry and Dee Munzler, and Leslie and Scott Berg. She also sponsored a no-holds-barred ice cream sundae party every month to the class who read the most library books. Remembering Donna Britt: Look through pictures of her time at WAFB, volunteer work and more. Mahaffey loved to write and he could deliver everything from hard news to his signature humor in a 'Final Note'at the end of each newscast with equal aplomb. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. The kids were told they could use the 20 or more toppings for their ice cream in an allyou-can-eat buffet. WAFB's Donna Britt, a breast cancer survivor, has been a fervent supporter of the local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. According to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. I also saw Kevin Gallagher fanning flames on Twitter. Former WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla says her love of investigative reporting and the viewing public sparked her to start her new YouTube channel. She attended numerous scouting Camporees and was fiercely proud of carrying a canoe over mountains and paddling the Northern Tier Extreme Boy Scout Adventure on Americas Northern border. Honestly, I didnt think this was possible, Powell said. She is joined by colleagues Kiran Chawla, center, and Greg Meriwether. Photo shot on 3/7/2009. Now, she's battling ALS. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is seeking to get an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Average NC teacher pay is nearly $58,000, state says. WAFB's newscasts have had the second-highest ratings at 10 p.m. in any of the country's biggest television markets according to The Des Moines Register in Iowa. Both stations share studios on Government Street in downtown Baton Rouge, while WAFB's transmitter is located on River Road near the city's Riverbend section. He died late Thursday following surgery for a blood clot. i mean, no way it was a race thing. Live with Regis and Kelly and The Oprah Winfrey Show were seen until the late 1990s. Guests were served a variety of appetizers, entrees and dessert prepared by DeAngelo's of Denham Springs and served by Livingston Parish Celebrity Waiters, Sen. Dale Erdey, Assessor Jeff Taylor, Sheriff Willie Graves, Walker Mayor Bobby Font, Denham Springs Council members Annie Fugler and John Wascom, Walker Police Chief Hunter Grimes, Denham Springs Police Chief Scott Jones, Greystone Managing Director Ron Menville and architect Jay Labarre. . Andre Moreau is leaving WAFB-TV after eight years behind the nightly anchor desk. So, now I know whats been paralyzing muscles all over my body all these months and shows no signs of stopping, she said. 18 LSU football jersey, sent to her by the university a few days before she retires. He was 77 years old. Bond set at $1.5 million for Walter Allbritton III, man accused of driving into Target in Hammond, La last Friday. So, I think both of the major TV stations have benefited from John Mahaffey having been there.".
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