All rights reserved. WAFB-TV anchor is honored with a No. She assumed his gender. 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. Mahaffey, a graduate of the University of Texas, retired in 1999 and continued living in Baton Rouge. Donna loved to travel and she and her family saw much of the world together. In total, the station's news department produces 25 hours of news programming each week. 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. 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. Submitted by SVCINC COL Clay C. Le Grande, Jr., USA (Ret) Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3432 H - (225) 752-9780 c.legrande@cox.net. 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. Regis and Kelly (now Live with Kelly and Ryan) continues to air on WBRZ. 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. Longtime WAFB weathercaster Diane Deaton is retiring after 37 years Kiran Chawla gone from WAFB? | O-T Lounge - TigerDroppings I feel so fortunate to be able to find that and to be able to find that at home. Pennington Biomedical Research Center is hosting a wellness day for women on March 4th from 7:00am through 1:00pm. The show had a way of educating young children while making it fun to learn. All rights reserved. In all, the 10-day excursion cost the public approximately $100,400 to cover 14 government officials travel, according to financial documents. 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. The station has always been a CBS affiliate but carried some NBC programming until WBRZ-TV signed on in 1955. wcpo news anchor fired Andre Moreau parts ways with WAFB after eight years Based on the BRPD press conference the other day, it is abundantly obvious that BRPD needs no help looking like fools. Longtime WAFB anchor, reporter Paul Gates dies at 69 - WBRZ WAFB anchor Donna Britt interviewed some writers and editorial staff members at The Red Shoes. Bottom row, left to right: Kathy Fergus, captain Donna Britt, Allison Gustavson, Ginger Bishop, Katherine Jensen, Becky Terkel, Tanya Arnold, Sonya Godwin. Updated: Jan 17, 2017 / 07:36 PM CST. Id like to share some personal news with you tonight, Donna said. 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 am physically exhausted, Powell told The N&O in June. Jun 8. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. It's not standard. The station also aired Time for Beany during its early years on the air from the Paramount Television Network and was briefly affiliated with the NTA Film Network, airing programs Sheriff of Cochise, How to Marry a Millionaire, and This is Alice. I freelance for a company out there, and she was quite pissed to seecameras videoing the seminar. . And they look at me like, Youre one of us and we want to make this work for you.. Color Guards representing US Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge, LSU Pershing Rifles Company D-17, Civil Air Patrol Ascension Composite Squadron, Knights of Columbus Bishop Ott Assembly, Parkview Eagle Scouts, Parkview Boy Scouts, Parkview Girl Scouts, and ROTC units from Tara High, Central High, St. Amant High, Zachary High, Belaire High, Broadmoor High, Glen Oaks High, Lee High, Northeast High, McKinley High, Scotlandville High, and Woodlawn High. 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. 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. Former WAFB-TV news anchor George Sells is keeping busy in retirement, producing video obituaries and lending his distinctive voice to various projects. (WAFB) Tisha started her career in journalism as a reporter and producer for WCBI-TV in. Take a look back through some pictures of her television work, volunteering and life in Baton Rouge. A lot of people dont get the opportunity to work part-time anchoring, she said. 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? 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. Pretty well known that Mayor Broome and the police chief hated her since she was the only reporter in Baton Rouge whod call them out on things. United Cajun Navy and community partners will organize a Search for Millard. He died late Thursday following surgery for a blood clot. Then shelter shared desperate plea. Powell anchored the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts at ABC11 a schedule which made for very long days. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. She was born while her parents were in the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft Worth Texas. Remembering Donna Britt: Look through pictures of her time at WAFB Winfield, Mary Irma Cormier-Thomas, Linda Johnson and John Dilworth. But three days of testing at Houston Methodist Hospital have removed doubts. Jay Dardenne, a Republican from Baton Rouge, and Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, R-Breaux Bridge. She physically trained on an elliptical machine for two months, morning and evening, to build her stamina for the grueling push. Get exclusive content only available to INSIDERS. Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt 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. 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. Had to be about the Hammond stuff, that was the last thing she covered. Photo provided by Sonya Gordon Participating in the Phi Delta Kappa Walk for Education on Nov. 7 are, from left, front row, Jayne Fleener, Donna Britt, Gwen Hamilton; back row, W.T. Ms. Donna Britt, WAFB 9 News Anchor, delivered a focused and rousing challenge to the youth to lead the charge to honor those that have and continue to serve the nation while learning the founding ideals that make our nation exceptional. 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. Nielsen Media Research ratings showed that 16.2% of all households in the Baton Rouge area watched the show. 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. 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. Donna Britt speaks to the crowd after receiving the Golden Deeds Award Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the Baton Rouge Marriott. She started at WAFB in 1980 as a news reporter. 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. BATON ROUGE, La. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. WAFB Anchor Matt Williams is an anchor for 9News This Morning and Early Edition. Her mother trained for a ministry in church music. Brett Meredith, left, presents the Above & Beyond Award to Donna Britt at the organization's Volunteer Recognition Breakfast. 18 LSU football jersey, sent to her by the university a few days before she retires. Like house plant? One of Donnas biggest passions while at WAFB was her ten years as a volunteer at Progress Elementary School where she referred to herself as the schools library elf. Every month, she decorated the schools library with giant cardboard decorations she painted at home. So, now I know whats been paralyzing muscles all over my body all these months and shows no signs of stopping.. It originally aired a digital signal on UHF channel 46 from a transmitter at its studios. Perfectly Pink -- Celebrating breast cancer survivors at the Susan G. Komen Perfectly Pink Luncheon for Life are, seated, honoree Donna Britt, and, standing from left, Executive Director Angela Miller, Dr. Abenaa Brewster, Elizabeth Vowell, Jay Grymes, Holly Clegg and Blake Tolbird. 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. The longtime ABC11 evening anchor, who left the station . Honestly, I didnt think this was possible, Powell said. Good for whoever hires her next and shame on you . By Steven Ardary, Patrick Phillips and Gray News staff. Powell, who worked at WTVD for nearly 17 years before leaving last month, said in the WAFB. seems like she was on the same side as most. 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This is the complex process she must follow to vote. 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." We've received your submission. Former WAFB anchor George Sells picks up new reporting projects for his Donna Britt, third from left, has always been a supporter of community events, like the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Donnas husband, Mark Ballard, says her family was by her side as she passed away peacefully Thursday morning. Donna announced her diagnosis to viewers during WAFBs 6 p.m. newscast on July 27, 2017. WCCO has addresed the situation both during newscasts and online, with a statement saying: "WCCO-TV anchor/reporter Liz Collin is married to Bob Kroll. 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]. Jeanne Burns is a veteran broadcaster with 25 years of experience in news. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. Mark Ballard: My wife Donna Britt has ALS. Whether in a nearby gas station or your local smoke shop, youve likely seen kratom on the shelves of one store or another. Louis S. Prejean and associates (Modern Broadcasting of Baton Rouge) were the first owners of the station, and they sold it to Royal Street Corporation of New Orleans in 1956, which owned WDSU-TV, the first television station in Louisiana. Donna Britt, beloved WAFB news anchor and 'a rare breed,' dies after But a group of folks is already trying to take care of the problem. All rights reserved. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Tisha Powell's new job as an afternoon anchor at WAFB in Baton Rouge is something she didn't think was possible. Investigators say Maili Morris made 136 purchases using her 73-year-old aunts debit card, which she had linked to her personal DoorDash account.
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