Powell anchored the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts at ABC11 a schedule which made for very long days. Press J to jump to the feed. The station has always been a CBS affiliate but carried some NBC programming until WBRZ-TV signed on in 1955. Powell, who worked at WTVD for nearly 17 years before leaving last month, said in the WAFB. Britt, who was a breast cancer survivor, was involved in multiple charities including ones for ALS, sickle cell disease and cancer, WAFB reported. 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. 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A legal challenge to a consent judgment announced Wednesday is possible, a lawyer for Mayor LaToya Cantrell said, The Kentwood Police Department along with members of the Hammond Police Department and other law enforcement agencies arrested a Kentwood man after a months-long drug investigation. Louisiana native and veteran journalist Tisha Powell will join the WAFB 9News team in August 2021. The emcee for the evening was WAFB News Anchor Donna Britt and Auctioneer Jeff Taylor conducted silent and live auctions. From 1988 until 2019, The Price Is Right aired at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m., and The Young and the Restless aired at 4 p.m. instead of 11 a.m. One person was injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, March 1, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office. Remembering Donna Britt: Look through pictures of her time at WAFB The Supreme Courts new 5-2 Republican majority voted along party lines to prevent the transfer of school funds. Does anyone know why she was let go? Crawford Wheeler II. So, now I know whats been paralyzing muscles all over my body all these months and shows no signs of stopping, she said. Photo shot on 3/17/2003. Former WAFB-TV news anchor George Sells is keeping busy in retirement, producing video obituaries and lending his distinctive voice to various projects. In total, the station's news department produces 25 hours of news programming each week. In all, the 10-day excursion cost the public approximately $100,400 to cover 14 government officials travel, according to financial documents. Former WBRZ News. WAFB (channel 9) is a television station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, affiliated with CBS. STAFF PHOTO BY PAM BORDELON George and. BATON ROUGE, La. I always enjoyed the WAFB news promo ad where she's standing there with her microphone held out and the guy says "Please LEAVE" and shuts the door in her face. Photograph by Carol Anne Blitzer Picture shot on 4-26-99 Kitchen 19 Mark Ballard, Donna Britt and Annie Ballard Keyword Food. Community is key: How one ice cream parlor in Cary aims to be inclusive. They can irritate your throat, nose, and eyes, some may even cause cancer. Average NC teacher pay is nearly $58,000, state says. But educators argue many earn less. All rights reserved. Louisiana State Police Major Doug Cain, left, presents longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt with the Superintendent's Award for Excellence as she is surrounded by friends, family, and coworkers, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as she signs off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. Visiting at the Baton Rouge Symphony League's annual Mad Hatter's Spring Fashion Show are, from left, Carla Jumonville, Julie Dickinson, Lois Saye and Donna Britt. Left to right, second row: Katherine Jensen, Liz Jensen, Mary Greenfield, Sonya Godwin, Colleen Colclough, Rhonda Silvio, Renee Breaux, Dedee Alford, Lorna Matlock, Cheri Mullinex, Margaret Elgin, Merietta Spencer, Tammy Norton, co-captain Kathy Fergus, captain Donna Britt. Authorities say the individual could have information about the incident. Donna Britt, beloved WAFB news anchor and 'a rare breed,' dies after She started at WAFB in 1980 as a news reporter. For 23 of those years, she's been on the air in Baton Rouge reporting on the . 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. Copyright 2016 WAFB. Photo provided by LAURIE HARDISON --- Volunteer breakfast --- Salvation Army Capt. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. But three days of testing at Houston Methodist Hospital have removed doubts. The candidates are, from left to right, Democratic Rep. John Bel Edwards, of Amite, Lt. Gov. The beloved former WAFB-TV personality died Thursday after a battle with ALS. Every year in the United States, about 5,000 people are diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. We've received your submission. But three days of testing at Houston Methodist Hospital have removed doubts. This is the complex process she must follow to vote. 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. The cash-and-stock merger transaction valued at $3.6 billion in which Gray shareholders would acquire preferred stock currently held by Raycom will result in WAFB gaining new sister stations in nearby markets, including CBS/ABC affiliate KNOE-TV in Monroe and NBC/CBS affiliate KALB-TV in Alexandria, in addition to its current Raycom sister stations. I feel so fortunate to be able to find that and to be able to find that at home. Golden Deeds recipient Donna Britt gets a standing ovation during the Golden Deeds awards Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the Baton Rouge Marriott. The station began broadcasting on April 19, 1953, as the first television station in Baton Rouge, and the second television station in the state of Louisiana. Merriweather has inexplicably become a cheerleader and Scotty is just an affable news reader. Im sure her employer hasnt been thrilled with her dating partner being a news topic on multiple occasions in the past few years. Louisiana native, veteran journalist Tisha Powell to join WAFB news team It's not standard. Now, she's battling ALS. 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. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Jun 8. Valley Rail Depot), Odell S. Williams Now And Then African-American Museum, sorted by primary channel network affiliations, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WAFB&oldid=1132905661, Television channels and stations established in 1953, Television stations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using infobox television station, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, derived from former radio sister stations, This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 05:47. 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. 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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. During an investigation, police say evidence was found to place the babys mother under arrest. Originally broadcasting an analog signal on UHF channel 28, WAFB moved to VHF channel 9 in 1960. Photo 3 - US Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Color Guard of MMST2 James Nichols, MST3 Michael Thacker, ME3 Joseph Maldonado, BM3 Jarret Guerra was the lead Color Guard for the MOC ceremony. The camps offer several activities like recreational games, community field trips, cultural arts, recreational sports, and more. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Liz Koh WAFB. She was 62. Photo 3 - US Coast . Demands Are Made to Fire This Anchor FTVLive Get access to more than a decade of story archives. 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. Submitted: Annie Fugler 225 802-6454 anniefugler@aol.com, 1978 LSU Flag Line -- listed by MAIDEN NAMES. 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. Photo shot on 3/7/2009. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is seeking to get an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Jeanne Burns - BRProud.com Mahaffey started his career in Baton Rouge television at WAFB-TV. Distinguished Citizen -- With Boy Scouts of America Istrouma Area Council 's inaugural Distinguished Citizen honoree Donna Britt, seated, are, from left, Scout Executive Gary Mertz, John Turner, Jerry Fischer, Louie Ballard, Mark Ballard, Franklin Foil, Paula Davis and Jay Grymes. Donna passed away. The WBXH broadcasts were included in the upgrade. Shes probably just going to another network or something, it's not like that's a direct quote from the news station or anything, Looks like she got cancelled for forgetting to use the #Defundthepolice hashtag. I have ALS, Lou Gehrigs disease. . Coincidentally, the call letters of the station, WAFB, also spelled out their new owner: American Family Broadcasting (although the WAFB calls predate this ownership by 40 years when its former original sister radio station signed on in 1948 with the slogan "Always For Baton Rouge"). Get access to our searchable data center of TOP LISTS. The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested the mother of a child who officials say died of a drug overdose. But besides that,he was a really fine human being.". Former ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell talks about new job at WAFB | Raleigh A family is grieving one week after 41-year-old Jeross Banks was hit and killed while riding his bike to work along LA-1 in Iberville Parish. He died late Thursday following surgery for a blood clot. Kiran Chawla gone from WAFB? | O-T Lounge - TigerDroppings "He not only had the camera-ready looks including a million-dollar smile, but he was a born story-teller. 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. The fourth candidate, U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-Metairie, did not participate. (PP), Photos shot 12 Feb. 02 at Norwood Mardi Gras parade by James Minton: Warden Burl Cain, who rules over Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in his day job, took on added responsibilities Tuesday as king of the 16th annual Norwood Mardi Gras parade, sharing the royal float with television personality Donna Britt, the parade queen. Vernon Roger dead at 51 - Google Groups Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. Donna Britt, who worked for Baton Rouge station WAFB for nearly four . Shes a great investigative reporter. Two games many adults can remember Buckskin playing were called "Hully Gully" which helped to teach counting numbers and the "Monday Morning March". According to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. She's not white. The station aired the syndicated version of Family Feud hosted by Steve Harvey until 2020 and aired the versions hosted by Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, and John O'Hurley, with the exception of Karn's first season, which aired on KZUP-CD, and Harvey's second through fifth seasons, which aired on WVLA. A friend who had not heard from Roger since Friday checked on him about 9:30. WAFB's Greg Meriwether, left, applauds honorary chairwoman Donna Britt, Saturday, July 14, 2018, during Dancing for a Cause benefiting the Arc of East Ascension at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, La. The extra pandemic food stamps have officially stopped. I am physically exhausted, Powell told The N&O in June. WAFB Channel 9 Donna Britt of WAFB gives the crowd some encouraging words before the fourth annual Red Wig Walk to raise awareness for HIV prevention on the levee near the USS Kidd in downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, May 20, 2017. In 1997, AFLAC sold its entire broadcasting division, including WAFB, to Raycom Media. A write-up slip from elementary school showed she called a fellow 2nd grader poo-poo face. [4][5][6] The sale was approved on December 20,[7] and was completed on January 2, 2019.[8]. 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. He was 77 years old. Based on the BRPD press conference the other day, it is abundantly obvious that BRPD needs no help looking like fools. Honestly, I didnt think this was possible, Powell said. Winfield, Mary Irma Cormier-Thomas, Linda Johnson and John Dilworth. show--"Great Day at 9A." Caitlin Francis Traffic. 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. 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. What to Watch Friday: Dateline and 20/20 update Murdaugh murder trial coverage, $3B superstar region project planned for Apex after years-long delay, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, son in June 2021. The WAFB news director at the time, Carlton Cremeens, heard Donna on the radio as a DJ and loved her voice. The fight happened in front of Camille Shade Hall on Southerns campus, jail records show. Known for her bubbly personality and community involvement, WAFB news anchor Donna Britt shows off her red wig in 2016's Red Wig Walk, which raises awareness for HIV prevention, treatment and supportive services. She physically trained on an elliptical machine for two months, morning and evening, to build her stamina for the grueling push. Good dudes, but definitely not journalists. CBS affiliate after eight years. Kiran Chawla gone from WAFB? | Page 2 | O-T Lounge Buckskin was also one of the first shows in the United States to have a sign-language interpreter for hearing-impaired viewers prior to closed-captioning. That means dinner at home every night with her husband and daughter. This includes two newscasts on sister station WBXH-CD (weeknights at 9, which began on January 8, 2007, and Saturday mornings). WAFB also carried some ABC programming with WBRZ until WRBT (now WVLA) signed on in 1971 and some programming from DuMont until that network folded. Said program ended in late 1990 after Black resigned from WAFB. WBRZ-TV TV News Anchor Full Profile Jake Roblez Baton Rouge, LA Professions & Specialties News Anchor Commercial Announcer Presenter Experience & Education Title: Political News Anchor at Louisiana State University Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Full Profile Andrs Serna Baton Rouge, LA southaven high school bell schedule . The event is an American Cancer Society, Relay for Life fundraiser. 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. DA popular local celebrity. WAFB-TV anchor is honored with a No. Squires of Denham Springs donated the formal wear and Good Times Event Planning coordinated. Golden Deeds winner Donna Britt, center, is pictured with Judi Terzotis, left, Advocate President, and Scott Berg, president of Lee Michaels Jewelry, at the Golden Deeds awards Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at the Baton Rouge Marriott. "And, if you think about it, those of us who knew him so well knew that Mahaffey did sort of have this presence and manly swagger about him that was not unlike a John Wayne persona." CONTRIBUTED PHOTO -- Our America Writers' and Artists' Project -- The Our America Writers' and Artists' Project received a Power of Nine Award on WAFB-TV on Aug. 25. 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. There were several characters that were regulars on the show including "Seor Puppet" (a marionette voiced by Sid Crocker) and "Whatsyourname" (another puppet voiced by Mary Hillen). One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Zachary early Thursday, March 2, according to emergency responders. He was worried about how he'd get his car fixed. Keyword Holiday Fair, Advocate staff photo by Kerry Maloney. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from any device with a subscription now. BATON ROUGE, La. A longtime Louisiana news anchor has died following a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease, her former employer said Thursday. "The whole John Wayne moniker - that John Wayne was The Duke," she said. Probably stumbled on something they wanted to keep quiet. Her ALS diagnosis is causing her to pull back on those activities. Even in cordial departures, they don't announce it and one day the reporter will just be gone and appear at a new station. But the WAFB position with the coveted part-time hours was too good to pass up. Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 3:35 AM PST. BATON ROUGE, La. Beloved WAFB anchor Donna Britt passes away - KPLC Mahaffey, a graduate of the University of Texas, retired in 1999 and continued living in Baton Rouge. One locally produced show that brought years of enjoyment to children was hosted by "Buckskin Bill" Black (William Black) that ran in different formats from 1955 until 1990. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 18 LSU football jersey, sent to her by the university a few days before she retires. 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 . (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Pennington Biomedical Research Center is hosting a wellness day for women on March 4th from 7:00am through 1:00pm. A man is behind bars in Livingston Parish for allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint while he was at an ATM Tuesday night, February 28.

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