Tisha Powell's new job as an afternoon anchor at WAFB in Baton Rouge is something she didn't think was possible. Pennington Biomedical Research Center is hosting a wellness day for women on March 4th from 7:00am through 1:00pm. And they look at me like, Youre one of us and we want to make this work for you.. So, now I know whats been paralyzing muscles all over my body all these months and shows no signs of stopping.. and Hibernia National Bank. Photo by Carol Anne Blitzer. The People's Court also once aired on WAFB before going to WBRZ and later WGMB. Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh received two consecutive life sentences Friday morning. Donna served for 17 years on the Salvation Armys Community Board. I am physically exhausted, Powell told The N&O in June. All rights reserved. Im sure her employer hasnt been thrilled with her dating partner being a news topic on multiple occasions in the past few years. Beloved WAFB anchor Donna Britt passes away, Donna Britt's last newscast - June 13, 2018 (end of show farewell), LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition, Health experts, former athletes respond to NCAAs proposal to reduce game time and plays. Donna 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. Bella Notte Gala held at Greystone The third annual Bella Notte Gala was hosted by Greystone Golf & Country Club in Denham Springs on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Bottom row, left to right: Kathy Fergus, captain Donna Britt, Allison Gustavson, Ginger Bishop, Katherine Jensen, Becky Terkel, Tanya Arnold, Sonya Godwin. She is joined by colleagues Kiran Chawla, center, and Greg Meriwether. College football is exploring a new clock operating rule that could significantly impact games next season. All rights reserved. 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. [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. Donna passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office made three arrests after a months-long drug investigation on Wednesday, March 1. The combined company will be in every Louisiana market except for Lafayette as a result. Those are some big shoes to fill. I know she was banned from going after BRPD's Chief Murphy Paul. One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Zachary early Thursday, March 2, according to emergency responders. Submitted by SVCINC COL Clay C. Le Grande, Jr., USA (Ret) Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3432 H - (225) 752-9780 c.legrande@cox.net. Liz Koh WAFB. BATON ROUGE, La. His last day on the air will be Friday, Sept. 2. They did not release the mans name or the reason for the arrest, but the stationmaster is responsible for rail traffic on that stretch of the tracks. Visiting at the Baton Rouge Pan-Hellenic Council's annual banquet Aug. 9 are, from left, Co-Chairwomen Twana Malveaux and Geraldine Simms, Distinguished Citizenship Award recipient Donna Britt, Distinguished Service Award recipient Elmer Roy Burris and council President Mary Alice Darby. Every year in the United States, about 5,000 people are diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. 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. Because of concerns about COVID-19, the family plans to wait to hold a memorial service for Donna at a later date, he said. There was a problem saving your notification. Nielsen Media Research ratings showed that 16.2% of all households in the Baton Rouge area watched the show. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. 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. 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. A familiar landscape in Central Louisiana left devastated by Category 4 Hurricane Laura is given new life in the upcoming film 65 thanks to Sony Pictures. A married mother of two, she was a member of First United Methodist Church in Baton . Former WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla says her love of investigative reporting and the viewing public sparked her to start her new YouTube channel. A Denham Springs animal fostering program, Rescue Rehome Repeat, needs volunteers to take in local dogs. WAFB was one of a handful of stations that shifts the air times of various CBS programming. This launched such a voracious battle to win the party, that the schools reading comprehension scores on standardized tests went up 4.7% the very first year and continually improved. So, now I know whats been paralyzing muscles all over my body all these months and shows no signs of stopping, she said. Powell, who said she is still in the middle of unpacking at her new home, will co-anchor the 4 and 5 p.m. newscasts at the station starting Aug. 9. He was a giant figure in television news and he will be sorely missed, even after being retired for nearly 17 years.". To avoid any potential conflict of interest, Liz has not reported on Minneapolis Police and Minneapolis Police Union issues for at least two-and-a-half years." 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. From what I can tell, the Tulliers got involved because his wife started saying things on FB, which got a lot of people fired up. When her father retired from the church ministry, the family continued to preach by rescuing failing churches. 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. Bond set at $1.5 million for Walter Allbritton III, man accused of driving into Target in Hammond, La last Friday. 'Unmasking ALS' -- At the ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter's Black & White Gala Bal Masqu Unmasking ALS Together are Iron Horse Award winner Donna Britt, center, with board member Flynn Foster, left, and Dr. Jyoti Pham. Never be too sure. Advocate Photo by MARK BALLARD -- Three of the four candidates for Louisiana governor prepare Thursday as AARP forum moderator Donna Britt of WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, reads a question picked out by seniors. From left, Dot Thibodeaux, Cynthia Whitaker, master of ceremonies Donna Britt and Constance Walker attend the 21st annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from any device with a subscription now. We've received your submission. During an investigation, police say evidence was found to place the babys mother under arrest. 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. Oprah moved to WBRZ but since then aired on WVLA until the show ended its run in 2011. The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office is searching for a man who reportedly exposed himself to a woman. Brett Meredith, left, presents the Above & Beyond Award to Donna Britt at the organization's Volunteer Recognition Breakfast. Asians are considered white when being white is a bad thing. Law enforcement leaders and community organizations gathered for the Page/Rice Camera Initiative, unveiling one of the new crime cameras in north Baton Rouge. Power of 9 -- Veteran WAFB news anchor Donna Britt receives a bouquet of flowers from Capital Area United Way CEO George Bell, left, and Capital One Baton Rouge President David Mullens for her dedication to the Power of 9 initiative. They can irritate your throat, nose, and eyes, some may even cause cancer. Powell, who worked at WTVD for nearly 17 years before leaving last month, said in the WAFB. Former WBRZ News. Top row, left to right: Stephanie LaBlanc, Cherrie Bell, Judy Hignight, Tammy Norton, Lynet Lewis, Gloria Sylvia, Hillary Holmes, Susan Ford, Beverly Lemley. WAFB anchor Andr Moreau is leaving the 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. Powell anchored the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts at ABC11 a schedule which made for very long days. 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. 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. 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. When longtime WAFB-TV weathercaster Diane Deaton first began in the news business, the role of weather reporter hadn't really been defined yet. 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. Lawhon says Mahaffey had a love for first family first but his second love was for television news. It's made worse by other officers standing by. Donna Britt, Herb Vincent among this year's Manship School Hall of Fame inductees. Donna Britt, beloved WAFB news anchor and 'a rare breed,' dies after battle with ALS. CBS affiliate after eight years. The Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums played their traditional bagpipe favorites, along with a medley of patriotic songs. 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. I have ALS, Lou Gherigs disease. WAFB Anchor Matt Williams is an anchor for 9News This Morning and Early Edition. Donna Britt, third from left, has always been a supporter of community events, like the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 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. The WBXH broadcasts were included in the upgrade. WAFB's Donna Britt, left, speaks with colleague Greg Meriwether before the start of the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. . But the WAFB position with the coveted part-time hours was too good to pass up. By Steven Ardary, Patrick Phillips and Gray News staff. 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. A friend who had not heard from Roger since Friday checked on him about 9:30. . WAFB 9News is Louisiana's News Channel, servicing breaking news, weather and traffic coverage for Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, East Feliciana, West Feliciana . During 1988, AFLAC invested $2 million in redesigning the studio, dropped the -TV suffix from its call letters and began branding itself as "Louisiana's News Channel," a slogan the station continues to use today. All rights reserved. Parkview Baptist School lived streamed the Massing of the Colors Ceremony and it can be viewed at http://ow.ly/2bwdsa. Before the end of the program the winners of the annual Color Guard competition were announced by LTG Middleton Chapter Commander, LTC Patrick L. Widner, USA Ret. What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. But three days of testing at Houston Methodist Hospital have removed doubts. He was 51. She signed off the air on June 13, 2018 after 38 years of service at WAFB. Renee Kozak is the Relay for Life Volunteer Coordinator of the annual fundraiser. 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. 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 also has a Cox cable channel devoted to airing simulcasts and rebroadcasts of its news broadcasts. Donna Britt, who worked for Baton Rouge station WAFB for nearly four . WAFB's Donna Britt writes a thank you letter to a viewer before the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Had to be about the Hammond stuff, that was the last thing she covered. Through two gracious campaigns from his show, Buckskin Bill helped to start the Baton Rouge Zoo. Remembering Donna Britt: Look through pictures of her time at WAFB, volunteer work and more. (WAFB) Tisha started her career in journalism as a reporter and producer for WCBI-TV in. The kids were told they could use the 20 or more toppings for their ice cream in an allyou-can-eat buffet. She had joined the station in 1980 and appeared on the air as an anchor until her deteriorating health from the disease forced her to retire in June 2018. Shield of Hope -- Honoring Donna Britt, seated, at the Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge's Shield of Hope Gala are, standing from left, Maj. Brett Meredith, Carissa Graves, Congresssman Garret Graves, Maj. Steve Morris, Roy O. and Kathy Martin, Maj. Mary Meredith and board chairman Todd Gerald. Shes a great investigative reporter. Like house plant? Photograph by Carol Anne Blitzer Picture shot on 4-26-99 Kitchen 19 Mark Ballard, Donna Britt and Annie Ballard Keyword Food. "Andre has been a big part of our success story and we're sorry to see him go," WAFB News Director Robb. 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. Probably stumbled on something they wanted to keep quiet. In the mid-1990s, WBRZ experienced significant staff turnover and several news format changes while AFLAC and Raycom invested heavily in improving WAFB's news product by maintaining low turnover in its news staff and presentation (WAFB used the "Newschannel" theme by Gari Media from 1990 until Raycom switched its news music client to Stephen Arnold Music in late 2014), leading WAFB to overtake WBRZ's news ratings in 1994. Royal Street owned the station until 1964, when it sold the station to locally based Guaranty Corporation. According to the station, Powell will co-anchor the 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts there starting Aug. 9. She is a terrific reporter. Under new ownership, the station underwent many changes. "The whole John Wayne moniker - that John Wayne was The Duke," she said. 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. "At one point in time, there was a meteorologist who made a low salary and his car broke. Southern alumnus, Vietnam Vet receives Medal of Honor, Arrests made during investigation of prostitution happening at massage parlors, Attorney General Jeff Landry seeks endorsement from Trump, plans to travel to Florida, Cajun Navy joins search for Nathan Millard, organizes outreach, Deputies: 1 wanted, 3 arrested after video of witness testimony shared on social media, First Free Sundays return to LSU Center for River Studies, La. The candidates are, from left to right, Democratic Rep. John Bel Edwards, of Amite, Lt. Gov. Photos: Congrats to 2018 Golden Deeds award recipient, Donna Britt! She reigned as Queen of Spanish Town in 1990.Another big passion for Donna was her service to the Boy Scouts. BATON ROUGE, La. [9] However, on September 9, 2019, WAFB resumed airing TPIR and Y&R at their respective network-recommended times of 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.[10] The station aired Jeopardy! 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. 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. Mark Ballard: My wife Donna Britt has ALS. Britt first announced her ALS diagnosis to viewersduring a newscast in 2017. The station has always been a CBS affiliate but carried some NBC programming until WBRZ-TV signed on in 1955. [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. 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 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. gazebo footing requirements. Merriweather has inexplicably become a cheerleader and Scotty is just an affable news reader. 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. Jun 8. 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. Now, she's battling ALS. "John Mahaffey was the consummate news anchor," addedLawhon. 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. Vernon Roger, former WAFB-TV anchorman and Cajun chef, died this weekend in what police say was a suicide. 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. Louisiana State Senate Communications Director Brenda Hodge co-anchored WAFB's 6 p.m. with Mahaffey for several years beginning in 1976. But besides that,he was a really fine human being.". 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.

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