WAFB also airs the Sunday services from the First United Methodist Church in the city. ADVOCATE STAFF PHOTO BY PAM BORDELON -- Golden Deeds -- Golden Deeds winner Donna Britt, seated, with son Louie and husband Mark Ballard. Bond set at $1.5 million for Walter Allbritton III, man accused of driving into Target in Hammond, La last Friday. Bill Black later became involved with the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools Board and other civic organizations until his death on January 10, 2018. In total, the station's news department produces 25 hours of news programming each week. 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. Because a street full of potholes is not owned by the city and there is no homeowners association, property owners were left on their own to fix it. Owned by Branson Visitors TV; Gray holds a 50.1% interest in this company. 18 LSU football jersey, sent to her by the university a few days before she retires. Britt, who has been with WAFB for over 37 years, has announced she will retire from the local news station after being diagnosed with ALS 11 months ago. I could completely see an argument erupting over this, someone losing their temper and saying something, resulting in termination. Youll have the chance to attend a unique educational presentation using world-class projector equipment at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Officials have caught the inmate who escaped deputy custody while working with a crew at Southeastern Louisiana University on Friday morning, March 3. I feel so fortunate to be able to find that and to be able to find that at home. Donna Britt, Herb Vincent among this year's Manship School Hall of Fame inductees. Former WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla says her love of investigative reporting and the viewing public sparked her to start her new YouTube channel. SI Predicts Three Permanent Opponents For Each SEC Team If League Moves To Nine-Game Model, NCAA Proposing Timing Rules Changes In College Football To Shorten Games, Four-Star Destrehan LB Kolaj Cobbins Commits To LSU, Skenes Tallies Career-High 13 Strikeouts In 12-2 Victory Over Butler, Lady Tigers Set For Matchup vs. Georgia In Quarterfinals Of SEC Tournament, Nick Saban Not Happy With Proposed SEC Schedule, Incredible Sucker Punch Landed In Yesterday's SIU-Edwardsville vs.UT Martin Game, Checking In On Mississippi State Softball Player Brylie St. Clair At The Farm, XFL QB Reportedly Cut For Leaking Plays To Other Team. [3] In 1965, the station moved its transmission tower from Zachary to south of LSU's campus, allowing viewers in a 90-mile (140km) radius to receive its signal; it was also in that year that the station started broadcasting in color. And they look at me like, Youre one of us and we want to make this work for you.. Her mother trained for a ministry in church music. woman accused of using aunts debit card for 136 DoorDash orders held on preset $18 million bond, WANTED: Officials searching for man accused of exposing himself, ExxonMobil faces racial discrimination lawsuit, Fight involving 9 people on Southerns campus leads to 1 arrest, Kentwood man arrested after months-long drug investigation; drugs, money, and guns seized, Man arrested for allegedly robbing victim at gunpoint in Denham Springs, CRIME STOPPERS: Mans killer, details surrounding his death remain a mystery, Emails show governors Europe trip raised staffing, itinerary questions, Juvenile caught behind wheel of stolen vehicle, officials say, Two arrested for flying drone over chemical plants in St. Charles Parish. [14] With the new digital channel, WAFB rebroadcasts WBXH on channel 9.4 and, before the launch of Bounce TV affiliate September 2011, weather on channel 9.2. All rights reserved. She also didnt want any cameras anywhere near her altogether. Oprah moved to WBRZ but since then aired on WVLA until the show ended its run in 2011. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Longtime Baton Rouge news anchor John Mahaffey has died. About Us - WAFF Updated: Jan 17, 2017 / 07:36 PM CST. 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. But a group of folks is already trying to take care of the problem. . Get access to more than a decade of story archives. Neither Moreau nor station executives will discuss what led to th Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING. 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. Merriweather has inexplicably become a cheerleader and Scotty is just an affable news reader. The station made this change to give its noon and 5 p.m. newscasts a strong lead-in. The emcee for the evening was WAFB News Anchor Donna Britt and Auctioneer Jeff Taylor conducted silent and live auctions. "Andre has been a big part of our success story and we're sorry to see him go," WAFB News Director Robb. Photo 3 - US Coast . Winfield, Mary Irma Cormier-Thomas, Linda Johnson and John Dilworth. The WAFB news director at the time, Carlton Cremeens, heard Donna on the radio as a DJ and loved her voice. Mahaffey paid to get his car fixed and, when it broke again, he bought him a new car,"Hodge recalled. If they are not WAFB viewers now, they will be.. But educators argue many earn less. The East Feliciana Police Chiefs Association held an appreciation luncheon on April 8 at Centenary Inn in Jackson. 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. 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. 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. By Steven Ardary, Patrick Phillips and Gray News staff. Said program ended in late 1990 after Black resigned from WAFB. seems like she was on the same side as most. Please continue, we want to know how deep your knowledge is, That she made a comment that got out of hand, Nick Tullier's father is somehow involved? Kiran Chawla gone from WAFB? | Page 2 | O-T Lounge The WBXH broadcasts were included in the upgrade. transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts, https://www.linkedin.com/company/wafb-tv/, "GRAY AND RAYCOM TO COMBINE IN A $3.6 BILLION TRANSACTION", "Gray Acquiring Raycom For $3.65B, Forming No. Former WAFB-TV news anchor George Sells is keeping busy in retirement, producing video obituaries and lending his distinctive voice to various projects. Community is key: How one ice cream parlor in Cary aims to be inclusive. Donna Britt, beloved WAFB news anchor and 'a rare breed,' dies after battle with ALS. Former Baton Rouge television news icon Donna Britt, who ended her 37-year run on WAFB in 2018 due to her battle with ALS, has passed away. The kids were told they could use the 20 or more toppings for their ice cream in an allyou-can-eat buffet. So, I think both of the major TV stations have benefited from John Mahaffey having been there.". (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Bond has been set for a St. Gabriel police officer who was arrested in connection with the murder of a Denham Springs man that happened overnight, officials said. i mean, no way it was a race thing. About a week after a man disappeared, the Baton Rouge Police Department continues to ask the public for help locating him, as new evidence has surfaced in the case. Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt checks out a cake held by coworker Derron Daquano as she is joined by friends, family, and coworkers, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, after signing off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. 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. The #1 subreddit for all things relating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Photo 2 - Ms Donna Britt, WAFB 9 News Anchor, the MOC guest speaker, is greeted prior to the program by LTG Middleton Chapter Vice Commander, LTC Reginald Brown, USA Retired. Left to right, first row: Sherrie Holliday, Gwen Kelly, Ronnell Nolan, Karen Tabor, Crystal Seeley, Judy Hignight, Cheryl Bagert, Sheri Stevenson, Beth Allison, Dianne Mays, Kathy Tremont. Copyright 2021 WAFB. Advocate Staff Photograph by John Boss.Picture shot on 031399 At the Girl Scouts Urban Campout are,from left ,Donna Britt, Janet Vidrine, Gwen Hamilton, Patti Hiller. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "But he was a solid journalist, he loved the news business, and he loved to beat the competition. All rights reserved. Patio music was provided by Mike Fontenot. Hey! Press J to jump to the feed. If theyre looking for a woman to replace her they can give her spot to Jim Engster. WAFB began broadcasting 24 hours a day on September 12, 1990. Two games many adults can remember Buckskin playing were called "Hully Gully" which helped to teach counting numbers and the "Monday Morning March". But besides that,he was a really fine human being.". Longtime WAFB weathercaster Diane Deaton is retiring after 37 years From left, Dot Thibodeaux, Cynthia Whitaker, master of ceremonies Donna Britt and Constance Walker attend the 21st annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference. Donna adapted the same promise and always signed her name with lower-case letters, what she called a sign of continued commitment to serve God in the most enthusiastic and excellent way possible. Over the years, Donna supported numerous charities including those tied to research for ALS, Sickle Cell disease, HIV/AIDS and cancer. Pennington Biomedical Research Center is hosting a wellness day for women on March 4th from 7:00am through 1:00pm. Even in cordial departures, they don't announce it and one day the reporter will just be gone and appear at a new station. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. She told them it would have to be a part-time job that would allow her to finish working on her Leadership and Communications Masters of Science degree at Purdue University, and also give her time with her family. STAFF PHOTO BY PAM BORDELON George and. Donna announced her diagnosis to viewers during WAFBs 6 p.m. newscast on July 27, 2017. Andre Moreau is leaving WAFB-TV after eight years behind the nightly anchor desk. 18 jersey from LSU, AD Joe Alleva, Our Views: WAFB-TV's Donna Britt's good works are too many to name; you're in our prayers, Donna Britt remembered: Share your memories of the beloved Baton Rouge anchorwoman. My whole family is in this viewing area, even my dad who lives in North Mississippi, Powell said. BATON ROUGE - Longtime WAFB anchor and investigative reporter Paul Gates has died at the age of 69 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. "The whole John Wayne moniker - that John Wayne was The Duke," she said. In 2003, Raycom acquired former The Box affiliate WBXH-CA, which became a sister station to WAFB when the channel became Baton Rouge's third UPN affiliate and later MyNetworkTV affiliate in 2006. "John Mahaffey was the consummate news anchor," addedLawhon. Before an audience of 650 students and members of the public, twenty (20) Color Guard units paraded in and lined the gym with the US Flag and their unit colors to an inspiring march played by the Parkview HS Band. July 29, 2021 5:45 AM. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. After years of waiting, North Carolinas hospitals celebrate Medicaid expansion deal, 16-year-old Raleigh teen charged with murder in Robeson County killing. She is joined by colleagues Kiran Chawla, center, and Greg Meriwether. The combined company will be in every Louisiana market except for Lafayette as a result. Gates started his career at WAFB-TV in March 1977 . Deputies with the Iberville Parish Sheriffs Office are searching for a man accused of making threats via social media to a witness involved in a murder trial. There was a problem saving your notification. Donnas husband, Mark Ballard, says her family was by her side as she passed away peacefully Thursday morning. Remembering Donna Britt: Look through pictures of her time at WAFB Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from any device with a subscription now. Kiran is the only actual journalist they have over there. Mahaffey, a graduate of the University of Texas, retired in 1999 and continued living in Baton Rouge. It will still be breezy in the afternoon, but not as much as the morning, otherwise today will become sunny and nice with highs in the 70s. Hodge addedMahaffey, "had a huge heart and would do anything for you.". Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. And, it's a proud legacy. The fourth candidate, U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-Metairie, did not participate. (Photo provided by KATHERINE JENSEN BOCCACCIO). He was 77 years old. Unfiltered With Kiran - Facebook Powell anchored the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts at ABC11 a schedule which made for very long days. "And so much of your legacy at Channel 9 was based on what Mahaffey brought and what Mahaffey built. On June 25, 2018, Atlanta-based Gray Television announced it had reached an agreement with Raycom to merge their respective broadcasting assets (consisting of Raycom's 63 existing owned-and/or-operated television stations, including WAFB), and Gray's 93 television stations) under Gray's corporate umbrella. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. Jeanne Burns - BRProud.com "He not only had the camera-ready looks including a million-dollar smile, but he was a born story-teller. Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt waves as she sees her husband and son in the studio, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as Donna Britt signs off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. TV: Former ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell lands job at WAFB News | Raleigh LTC Widner presented the award to St. Amant High School with its near perfect synchronization as champion, and first runner up was Broadmoor High School with its specialized marching footwork. 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. He called her in for an interview and hired her right away. Media departures are always strange. In the recent ratings period, it beat the others stations' combined weeknights at 5, 6, and 10. Former WBRZ News. The event is an American Cancer Society, Relay for Life fundraiser. For nearly four decades, Donna Britt was a constant presence on televisions across the Baton Rouge area. Attending the event are, from left, Chief Walter Smith, of Slaughte; Chief Justin Nevels, of Norwood; Donna Britt, WAFB anchor; Chief Fred Dunn, of Clinton; Chief Mark Dousay, of Jackson; and Chief Kenneth Stewart, of Wilson. The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriffs Office caught a juvenile driving a stolen vehicle from an area where law enforcement officials say they have been investigating a string of vehicle thefts. Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Broome does not like Kiran Chawla of WAFB Just Baton Rouge 1.53K subscribers Subscribe 31 Share 12K views 5 years ago Mayor Sharon Broome of Baton Rouge tells WAFB they. Fruit plant? Beloved WAFB anchor Donna Britt passes away - KPLC The Southern University AgCenter is hosting its 80th Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show March 2-4. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Nicole Nalepa is the anchor of Connecticut's #1 morning newscast, "Eyewitness News This Morning", and the co-host of WFSB's newest lifestyle T.V. Donna Britt, third from left, has always been a supporter of community events, like the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The beloved former WAFB-TV personality died Thursday after a battle with ALS. She also sponsored a no-holds-barred ice cream sundae party every month to the class who read the most library books. Britt, who was a breast cancer survivor, was involved in multiple charities including ones for ALS, sickle cell disease and cancer, WAFB reported. (WAFB) Tisha started her career in journalism as a reporter and producer for WCBI-TV in. Pets may be the ones who impact people the most. Beloved WAFB anchor Donna Britt passes away The Supreme Courts new 5-2 Republican majority voted along party lines to prevent the transfer of school funds. Catch the moving sale to save on books, CDs. Donna also served on boards for the Baranco-Clark YMCA, the Southern University Art Museum, the Baton Rouge Ballet Theater and the Louisiana Association for Arts in Education. Over the years, she played for thousands of church services as well as hundreds of weddings and funerals. One person was injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, March 1, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office. In 1997, AFLAC sold its entire broadcasting division, including WAFB, to Raycom Media. [2] It launched as a television counterpart to local radio stations WAFB and WAFB-FM, which both signed on in 1948 and were affiliated with MBS. During an investigation, police say evidence was found to place the babys mother under arrest. When longtime WAFB-TV weathercaster Diane Deaton first began in the news business, the role of weather reporter hadn't really been defined yet. For most of its history, WAFB was a distant second to WBRZ in the ratings given WBRZ's consistent history on the VHF band and former roots in the Baton Rouge Advocate. Remembering Donna Britt: Look through pictures of her time at WAFB, volunteer work and more. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. WAFB Channel 9
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