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. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 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, I think both of the major TV stations have benefited from John Mahaffey having been there.". This is the complex process she must follow to vote. He died late Thursday following surgery for a blood clot. [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. From left, Dot Thibodeaux, Cynthia Whitaker, master of ceremonies Donna Britt and Constance Walker attend the 21st annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference. 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. "But he was a solid journalist, he loved the news business, and he loved to beat the competition. During that time, she spent 8 hours every week in December those 17 years manning a Christmas kettle. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. 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? 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Donna retired from the station and anchored her last newscast nearly one year after publicly announcing her diagnosis. This includes two newscasts on sister station WBXH-CD (weeknights at 9, which began on January 8, 2007, and Saturday mornings). Oprah moved to WBRZ but since then aired on WVLA until the show ended its run in 2011. My whole family is in this viewing area, even my dad who lives in North Mississippi, Powell said. Mahaffey, a graduate of the University of Texas, retired in 1999 and continued living in Baton Rouge. For the last nine months, doctors have tried to diagnose it, however, many of the symptoms are the same for other diseases, she said at the time. Said program ended in late 1990 after Black resigned from WAFB. Former WBRZ News Director John Spain hired Mahaffey away from WAFB. 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. In all, the 10-day excursion cost the public approximately $100,400 to cover 14 government officials travel, according to financial documents. Donna Britt, who worked for Baton Rouge station WAFB for nearly four . And they look at me like, Youre one of us and we want to make this work for you.. Regis and Kelly (now Live with Kelly and Ryan) continues to air on WBRZ. 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. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Longtime Baton Rouge news anchor John Mahaffey has died. She did different themes highlighting different kinds of books. Authorities say the individual could have information about the incident. Remembering Donna Britt: Look through pictures of her time at WAFB Davis was one of the first Black officers in the elite Army Green Berets. The Southern University AgCenter is hosting its 80th Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show March 2-4. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The combined company will be in every Louisiana market except for Lafayette as a result. 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. 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. WAFB's Donna Britt writes a thank you letter to a viewer before the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. AT a luncheon marking National Girl Scout Week are, from left, Colette Dean, Donna Britt, Marilyn Zimmerman and Nell McAnelly. Former WBRZ News. 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. I felt really flattered that they had enough faith in what they were getting that they were willing to create something that works for me, she said. WAFB anchor Donna Britt interviewed some writers and editorial staff members at The Red Shoes. Donna Britt honored as 2018 Golden Deeds Award recipient: 'Donna's favorite hobby is volunteering', 'Always ready to help': Donna Britt named 2018 Golden Deeds Award winner, Baton Rouge's Donna Britt: On her prognosis, ALS battle, struggle in final days at WAFB, more, WAFB anchor Donna Britt receives prized No. PRAL awards At the Baton Rouge Chapter of the Public Relations Association of Louisianas annual awards ceremony April 27 at the Watermark Hotel are, from left, First Circle Award recipient Jinx Broussard, Communicator of the Year Donna Britt, chapter President Delia Taylor, Practitioner of the Year Cheryl Michelet and Member of the Year Avery Davidson. 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. 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. Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Broome does not like Kiran Chawla of WAFB Investigators say Maili Morris made 136 purchases using her 73-year-old aunts debit card, which she had linked to her personal DoorDash account. Hodge addedMahaffey, "had a huge heart and would do anything for you.". Cadet Commander of Troops, Cadet LTC Alisha Parker of Tara High School issued the vocal commands that moved the mass of flag carrying corps through the ceremony. VIPS pins -- At Volunteers in Public Schools pinning ceremony are, from left, Executive Director Judy Bethley, emcee Donna Britt and VIPS Reading Friends Sharee Harris and Marc Goldstein. Photo 3 - US Coast . WAFB's Donna Britt, left, speaks with colleague Greg Meriwether before the start of the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. In total, the station's news department produces 25 hours of news programming each week. They approached me and asked if I would be willing to work full-time and I said no if I wanted to do that, I wouldnt have left the job I had!. Jun 1 "That was inappropriate. Golden Deeds recipient Donna Britt gets a standing ovation during the Golden Deeds awards Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the Baton Rouge Marriott. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Mark Ballard: My wife Donna Britt has ALS. Donna passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. 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. The station has always been a CBS affiliate but carried some NBC programming until WBRZ-TV signed on in 1955. 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. ADVOCATE STAFF PHOTO BY PAM BORDELON -- Golden Deeds -- Golden Deeds winner Donna Britt, seated, with son Louie and husband Mark Ballard. 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. She physically trained on an elliptical machine for two months, morning and evening, to build her stamina for the grueling push. 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. 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. . Britt first announced her ALS diagnosis to viewersduring a newscast in 2017. A study revealed that those who spent more time with their dogs experienced a 300% increase in oxytocin levels. Never be too sure. He was born in Tulsa, OK, grew up all over the country, and moved to Baton Rouge in July 2003. I don't know if either of those things have any truth to them. Law enforcement leaders and community organizations gathered for the Page/Rice Camera Initiative, unveiling one of the new crime cameras in north Baton Rouge. Fruit plant? All rights reserved. Advocate staff photo by JOHN OUBRE -- Cancer survivor Donna Britt, with WAFB news, speaks to the audience on Saturday during a Relay for Life rally in Gonzales. [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! Originally broadcasting an analog signal on UHF channel 28, WAFB moved to VHF channel 9 in 1960. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: WAFB shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 9, 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a Black employee at Exxons chemical plant found a noose at his worksite in January 2020. If theyre looking for a woman to replace her they can give her spot to Jim Engster. Keyword Holiday Fair, Advocate staff photo by Kerry Maloney. 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. Donna played the piano and organ in multiple churches starting in the fourth grade. The WAFB news director at the time, Carlton Cremeens, heard Donna on the radio as a DJ and loved her voice. 18 LSU football jersey, sent to her by the university a few days before she retires. The People's Court also once aired on WAFB before going to WBRZ and later WGMB. Powell, who worked at WTVD for nearly 17 years before leaving last month, said in the WAFB. 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. 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. Louisiana native and veteran journalist Tisha Powell will join the WAFB 9News team in August 2021. Her mother trained for a ministry in church music. In the recent ratings period, it beat the others stations' combined weeknights at 5, 6, and 10. News - WAFB For nearly four decades, Donna Britt was a constant presence on televisions across the Baton Rouge area. Powell anchored the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts at ABC11 a schedule which made for very long days. 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. "John Mahaffey was the consummate news anchor," addedLawhon. 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. Jeanne Burns - BRProud.com I am physically exhausted, Powell told The N&O in June. 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. About Us - WAFF She reigned as Queen of Spanish Town in 1990.Another big passion for Donna was her service to the Boy Scouts. 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. 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. His last day on the air will be Friday, Sept. 2. I could completely see an argument erupting over this, someone losing their temper and saying something, resulting in termination. Louisiana native, veteran journalist Tisha Powell to join WAFB news team The Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums played their traditional bagpipe favorites, along with a medley of patriotic songs. 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. Women of Distinction -- At the Girl Scouts Louisiana East Women of Distinction luncheon are, from left, CEO Jacqueline Alexander; honorees Julie LeBlanc, Dr. Rebekah Gee, Donna Britt (seated) and Betsy Stoner; and board chairwoman Joan Molllohan. Perhaps doing so made her grow close to the families in their difficult aftermath and seeing basically a repeat of 2016 prompted her to say something that "wasn't acceptable" by the social media mob. Royal Street owned the station until 1964, when it sold the station to locally based Guaranty Corporation. She signed off the air on June 13, 2018 after 38 years of service at WAFB. When longtime WAFB-TV weathercaster Diane Deaton first began in the news business, the role of weather reporter hadn't really been defined yet. WAFB - Wikipedia 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. Keyword Fashion Clothing Association Communications. Another bonus? 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 Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested the mother of a child who officials say died of a drug overdose. When they told her they could make that happen, she asked her husband: Do I really want to go back?. Whether in a nearby gas station or your local smoke shop, youve likely seen kratom on the shelves of one store or another. Jeanne Burns is a veteran broadcaster with 25 years of experience in news. The only station to get a bigger share of the local audience was KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, which was watched by 17.9% of area households. All rights reserved. i mean, no way it was a race thing. Donna served for 17 years on the Salvation Armys Community Board. Former WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla says her love of investigative reporting and the viewing public sparked her to start her new YouTube channel. Based on the BRPD press conference the other day, it is abundantly obvious that BRPD needs no help looking like fools. TV: Former ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell lands job at WAFB News | Raleigh Id like to share some personal news with you tonight, Donna said. Longtime friend and former co-anchor Margaret Lawhon smiled as she spoke of Mahaffey's nickname "The Duke" and how he got the name. 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. Donna Britt, third from left, has always been a supporter of community events, like the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The event is an American Cancer Society, Relay for Life fundraiser. Mahaffey started his career in Baton Rouge television at WAFB-TV. 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. 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). 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. Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh received two consecutive life sentences Friday morning. 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. "The whole John Wayne moniker - that John Wayne was The Duke," she said. 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. 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. Neither Moreau nor station executives will discuss what led to th. Media departures are always strange. 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. 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. WAFB television anchor Donna Britt, center, a longtime supporter and emcee of Baton Rouge's annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, gets a selfie with breast cancer survivors Dora Sanford, left, of Zachary, and Keisha Ricard, right, of Baton Rouge, before the 5K run/walk on Saturday, March 3, 2018. (Photo provided by KATHERINE JENSEN BOCCACCIO). Gates started his career at WAFB-TV in March 1977 . This is exactly what you wanted, so why not? he responded. Former WAFB-TV news anchor George Sells is keeping busy in retirement, producing video obituaries and lending his distinctive voice to various projects. 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 . Moving on: Ex-WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla launches YouTube channel, will She also didnt want any cameras anywhere near her altogether. Beloved WAFB anchor Donna Britt passes away WAFB (channel 9) is a television station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, affiliated with CBS. Photo provided by LAURIE HARDISON --- Volunteer breakfast --- Salvation Army Capt. Photo by Carol Anne Blitzer. 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. Because of concerns about COVID-19, the family plans to wait to hold a memorial service for Donna at a later date, he said. 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. WAFB also airs the Sunday services from the First United Methodist Church in the city. For those who dont know, Delta-8 is a form of cannabis different from marijuana that contains a higher concentration of THC. 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. 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. 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. United Cajun Navy and community partners will organize a Search for Millard. 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. DA popular local celebrity. During an investigation, police say evidence was found to place the babys mother under arrest. Patio music was provided by Mike Fontenot. Syndicated programming on WAFB (as of September 2022) includes Tamron Hall, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Inside Edition, 25 Words or Less, TMZ and Access Hollywood. Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are still searching for answers regarding a man who was found dead last year. WAFB began broadcasting 24 hours a day on September 12, 1990. 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. Owned by Branson Visitors TV; Gray holds a 50.1% interest in this company. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Tisha Powells new job as an afternoon anchor at WAFB in Baton Rouge is something she didnt think was possible. The #1 subreddit for all things relating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Get exclusive content only available to INSIDERS. Picture shot on 3-13-01. WAFB's Donna Britt, a breast cancer survivor, has been a fervent supporter of the local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. CBS affiliate after eight years. 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. The beloved former WAFB-TV personality died Thursday after a battle with ALS. At a luncheon to honor area volunteers are, from left, guest speaker, Mayor bobby Simpson and Donna Britt, Ron Winders, Janet Rack, Rob Stuart, Noel Parnell and Nick Simonette, representatives of sponsors WAFB-TV, Volunteer Baton Rouge! 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. Through two gracious campaigns from his show, Buckskin Bill helped to start the Baton Rouge Zoo. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. All rights reserved. After years of your input and suggestions, BREC is putting your vision into your parks. 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. Made me chuckle every time. Then shelter shared desperate plea. About Us - WAFB It's made worse by other officers standing by. . Kiran Chawla gone from WAFB? | O-T Lounge - TigerDroppings 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. Photo 1 - LSU Pershing Rifles, Company D-17, Color Guard of Elijah Jones, Todd Dixon, Chris Scheuermann, and Ethan Nicosia. Get access to our searchable data center of TOP LISTS. Community is key: How one ice cream parlor in Cary aims to be inclusive.