WALB's original digital signal on UHF channel 17 started operating from the Doerun tower in 2001. He was 71. Lauren Moss is a Midwest girl with a passion for storytelling. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Former WALB Anchor Ruthie Garner rang the bell on Thursday at Phoebe Putney Hospital as she completed her last chemotherapy treatment. As chair of the Society of Professional Journalists Freedom of Information Committee, Chris played a role in convincing the Tennessee Supreme Court to allow an experiment with cameras in the court. Samantha Albert is a DePaul University class of 2021 graduate. Notable former on-air staff Donna Britt - anchor (deceased) [12] Tim Brando - sports (now broadcasts for various sports outlets including Fox Sports) Isiah Carey (now at KRIV in Houston) Jay Young - former 6 and 10 p.m. news anchor in the late 1970s, later served as one of the first anchors of CNN and at WBRZ Technical information Subchannels When the radio station's studios were built back in 1953, Stuart Avenue was a dirt road running through a pecan grove. The station signed on the air on April 7, 1954, and was owned by Gray Communications (now Gray Television) along with WALB radio (1590 AM) and The Albany Herald. Stetson Miller joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in February 2023 as a multimedia journalist after working at WTOP, WJZ in Baltimore and WCBD in Charleston, SC. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. Kyle Jordan Anchor/Reporter Kyle joined WTOC in December of 2020. He is currently a teacher at Middle Tennessee State University in the Media and Mass Communication Colleges. Most of the rest of the country ("1/2") would be able to receive a third VHF channel. Stetson Miller joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in February 2023 as a multimedia journalist after working at WTOP, WJZ in Baltimore and WCBD in Charleston, SC. Raycom opted to keep WALB and sell WFXL and eleven other stations to Barrington Broadcasting.[7]. Theres a lot more to Gary Sieber than meets the eye. "It was a life-changing, a life-defining career for me and had it not been for the viewers and the connection with the viewers, I couldn't have stayed in the career," Hobby said of her time at WALB. Pix children's program, Producer, Announcer, Singer, Actor, and Director, General Assignment Reporter/Fill-In Anchor, formerly of Georgia Public Broadcasting; Deceased, now at AAA Texas/New Mexico as Corporate Communications Manager, retired; lives on the GA coast and France, now communication coordinator in Brooklyn Park, MN, now Board Director at DeKalb Technical College, Reporter/Substitute host "Good Day Atlanta". 15, 2017 at 12:36 PM PDT I am from St. Louis, the home of the Cardinals, sorry Reds fans.. Among the countries documented in his reporting: Somalia, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, Israel, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. She previously covered politics at Gray TV's KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. Josh Rultenberg joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist. Although there were no stations on channels 5 or 8 in the immediate area, channel 5 was occupied in Atlanta and Gainesville while channel 8 was allocated to Waycross (which is part of the Jacksonville market); these cities are too close to Albany to reallocate. He also was involved in a crisis situation when Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington called him in to mediate the release of hostages held by an inmate at the state penitentiary. Anchor Julie is a co-anchor of WCTV's 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts. I know what it is to be an honest person in your own head. Emily is an investigative journalist with a background in several forms of media and an MBA in business management. On September 6, 2016, WALB added a half-hour of news at 4 p.m., WALB News 10 First News at 4.[21]. Owen tries to bring a modern and cinematic look to investigative storytelling with dynamic and engaging animations and videography. His 41 years at WTVF makes him one of the longest-tenured anchors in American television history. Meet the KTVB team. Experienced News Manager / TV News Consultant. An Emmy-award winning news anchor, Stacie has been keeping the Red River Valley informed for more than a decade. WALB dropped the -TV suffix to its call sign in 1993, even though channel 10 and its radio sister had gone their separate ways three decades earlier. Matt has always searched for the perfect way to combine his love of weather and interest in communicating anything related to science. Published: Apr. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. That's when he jumped into action. A Georgia native, originally from the NE GA mountains. [10] Raycom affiliated 26 stations including WALB for multiple years with Bounce TV at the network's fall 2011 launch. [1] This film, television or video-related list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it with reliably sourced additions, http://web.archive.org/web/20100903011027/http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-24526451_ITM, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Morning Anchor/Reporter/"Good Day Atlanta" Co-Host, Reporter/"Georgia's Most Wanted" Correspondent, General Assignment Reporter/Substitute Anchor, retired from broadcasting; currently doing voice-overs, working part-time as a bailiff at the Gwinnett County Courthouse, Spokesperson for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Retired from news broadcasting on 5/31/2008 to pursue other interests, Retired from WSB-TV at the end of August 2008 and returned to WAGA-TV in October 2009, a partner at Broadcast Solutions, a production company, employed with KEF-Media Associates in Atlanta, Good Day Atlanta "Road Warrior"/Entertainment Reporter, Anchor/Reporter/Mr. A month and a half after Hurricane Michael, debris remains in many areas of Southwest Georgia. He was 71. Former President and Georgian Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 98th birthday on Saturday. He joined the team in June of 2021, shortly after graduating from Arizona State University. Notable Former Staff. WALB caught up with former anchor and news director Dawn Hobby for our 65th anniversary. I am blessed to do a job I love with a team I am proud and humbled to work with. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. Jill is an investigative producer with decades of experience reporting on health, safety and corruption. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. [15][16][17] The sale was completed on January 2, 2019, returning WALB to the original ownership that brought it on the air.[18]. Devin Fry took the role of Sports Director in July 2022. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. At the time, the FCC normally did not allow common ownership of two stations with large signal overlaps, and would not even consider a waiver for a city-grade overlap. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. All rights reserved. Jamie began working at WTOC in the spring of 2005 and has worn many hats since. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. Dal Cannady has been WTOC's bureau chief since 1996. It is the only example of Byzantine architecture in Middle Tennessee. She joined WNDU in August 2014 as a multimedia journalist. Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the Also, she co-anchors WALB News 10's Today in Georgia at 5 & 6 a.m. and anchors the noon newscast. Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the On June 1, 2006, a military chopper traveling from Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah to Fort Rucker in Alabama for a training mission hit a guy wire connected to WFXL's 1,000-foot-tall (300m) tower resulting in a crash. Caf, across the street from the offices of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Owen tries to bring a modern and cinematic look to investigative storytelling with dynamic and engaging animations and videography. Amber Jayanth anchors FOX19 NOW news at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. (WXIX) By Amber Jayanth Updated: Jun. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A Former WALB evening news anchor died on Monday. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: WALB shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 10, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. On August 4, 2012, WALB upgraded local news production to high definition level. Jack joined WNDU with a passion for highlighting the people, places, and businesses that make us proud to call Michiana home. Meet the anchors, reporters and meteorologists from 5NEWS KFSM in Fort Smith, Arkansas Be sure to review other cities near you to get the names of more professionals. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. Abby Walton Anchor Abby Walton co-anchors WCTV's 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. Jon Decker is the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995. Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. Annie has worked at various news outlets in Washington, D.C., including covering the 2020 and 2022 election cycles for C-SPAN. Maria Catanzarite is a reporter and weekend evening anchor. It was announced on November 19, 2010 that WALB would begin airing ABC on its second digital subchannel scheduled to begin in early 2011. It also changed its logo as part of a graphics change. Shortly before his retirement the station became the first in the Nashville market to broadcast in High Definition. Owen tries to bring a modern and cinematic look to investigative storytelling with dynamic and engaging animations and videography. Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. Sheriffs office captain dies of heart attack while breaking up fight at high school, Former Pres. Although WTWC-TV has been that area's affiliate since then, WALB still provides city-grade coverage to almost all of the Georgia side of the Tallahassee market and Grade B coverage to the city itself. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. |. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A Former WALB evening news anchor died on Monday. A Former WALB evening news anchor died on Monday. Karla Heath-Sands is an American journalist who serves WALB as an anchor for WALB's noon, 4, 5, and 6 p.m. programs. He was also a racing fan. The collection contains raw news footage from Albany and surrounding areas from 1961 to 1978, including coverage of the Albany Movement.[5]. The VHF bands were more desirable because they carried longer distances. Mike came to Savannah and WTOC-TV in September 2000. In the early days of broadcast television, there were twelve VHF channels available and 69 UHF channels (later reduced to 55 in 1983). Bailey has been with Valley News Live since May 2018. During his time as news director at WTVF, he was a part of the station's conversion from film to electronic news coverage. [19][20] Weekend newscasts are simulcast on both of WALB's NBC and ABC channels although there can be a delay or pre-emption on one due to network obligations. Lee leads Gray Televisions National Investigative Team. After the FCC's Sixth Report and Order ended the license freeze and opened the UHF band in 1952, it devised a plan for allocating VHF licenses. NewsChannel 10 Anchor Greg Kerr anchors the 5,6 and 10 Newscasts for Newschannel 10 and is thrilled to be a part of the excellent news team at Newschannel 10. Clark also served as the station's News Director during the earlier years of his career.[2]. Courtney Bryant - weeknights at 5 a.m. , 6 and 10 p.m. Deidra Dukes - weekends at 6 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 p.m., also a reporter. Dawn Baker has been an anchor at WTOC since 1989. Mark Carey Williams, who went by Mark McClure while at WALB, died in Pennsylvania. WFXL News Anchor since May 2002 WFXL Anchor /Reporter 2002 - 2008 Full Profile Ruthie Garner Albany, GA Professions & Specialties News Anchor Commercial Announcer Presenter Experience & Education Position: News Anchor at WALB-TV Location: Albany, Georgia Area Industry: Broadcast Media Work history: WALB-TV News Anchor Full Profile He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. A sheriffs office captain died from a heart attack Monday while breaking up a high school fight in Georgia. Longtime newsie covering the Red River Valley. Matt is a South Bend native who graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a bachelor's degree in Communication and a minor in Journalism. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. While the tower remained standing and intact (other than the guy wire), the station was forced to temporarily cease its over-the-air signal although broadcasts on cable were not affected. Dawn Baker has been an anchor at WTOC since 1989. Shes back! As a result, WALB remained the only television station in Southwest Georgia until WXGA-TV began broadcasting from Waycross in 1961 (although that station serves the Jacksonville area). Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. failures of government agencies, product flaws and other transparency issues. 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Liberty merged with Raycom Media in 2005. Tyler Manion is the Lowcountry reporter and Weekend Daybreak anchor for WTOC. Clark won the 1993 Emmy from the Middle Tennessee chapter of NATAS for a lifetime achievement in broadcast journalism and also the Associated Press "Broadcaster of the Year" award. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. On June 7, WFXL's tower was demolished but in doing so one of the tower's guy wires wrapped around one for WALB's tower as feared. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Former WALB Anchor Ruthie Garner rang the bell on Thursday at Phoebe Putney Hospital as she completed her last chemotherapy treatment. [2] The FCC told Gray that it could not keep both WCTV and WALB due to channel 10's aforementioned coverage in Tallahassee; indeed, WCTV had long claimed Albany as part of its secondary coverage area. He would serve as lead news anchor from 1966 until his retirement on May 23, 2007. He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. Mike Shannon, former St. Louis Cardinals star, broadcaster, dead at 83 Thousands set to 'March for Our Dreams & Freedom' at Lake Eola on Monday Recall alert: TruVision Health recalls dietary . Chris heard colorful stories from the reporters that frequented the restaurant, and decided to become a reporter himself, graduating from the University of Georgia's School of Journalism in 1962. Clark's tenure at WTVF began in 1966 (then known as WLAC-TV), and lasted until his retirement on May 23, 2007. Clark was a longtime member of the Downtown Rotary Club. He worked at WALB. BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - One man was found shot to death over the weekend in Bainbridge, according to Bainbridge Public Safety (BPS). Melissa grew up in Chicago and earned her bachelor's degree at Columbia College Chicago. The station also changed its music from "The Team to Watch", composed by VTS Productions to "The Tower", composed by 615 Music, which was used by many other NBC affiliates. He was asked to change his last name from Botsaris to Clark before joining WALB in Albany, Georgia in 1961, and would go on to anchor and report the news at WAII-TV in Atlanta (now WXIA-TV) from 19641966, until an executive from WTVF (then called WLAC-TV) invited him to Nashville to interview for lead news anchor. Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021. [3] However, Gray continued to maintain its Albany administrative offices (located in the Albany Herald building), until 2015. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021.
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