[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! Longtime Baton Rouge news anchor John Mahaffey passes away - WAFB 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. The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office is searching for a man who reportedly exposed himself to a woman. Golden Deeds recipient Donna Britt gets a standing ovation during the Golden Deeds awards Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the Baton Rouge Marriott. 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. 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. And, it's a proud legacy. While I was at 332016 to 2018and it was widely known that Sharon Weston Broome would only give WBRZ the time of day. Former ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell talks about new job at WAFB | Raleigh WAFB began broadcasting 24 hours a day on September 12, 1990. Former WAFB anchor George Sells picks up new reporting projects for his The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested the mother of a child who officials say died of a drug overdose. A breast cancer survivor, she was also very active with breast cancer fundraisers. Jay Dardenne, a Republican from Baton Rouge, and Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, R-Breaux Bridge. 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. 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. College football is exploring a new clock operating rule that could significantly impact games next season. Britt, who was a breast cancer survivor, was involved in multiple charities including ones for ALS, sickle cell disease and cancer, WAFB reported. Donna Britt, third from left, has always been a supporter of community events, like the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. She signed off the air on June 13, 2018 after 38 years of service at WAFB. Im sure her employer hasnt been thrilled with her dating partner being a news topic on multiple occasions in the past few years. 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. WTF did she do? It was also in 1988 that the owners petitioned CBS to air the network's daytime programs in a different orderairing syndicated programming at 10 a.m., The Price Is Right at 11 a.m., and The Young and the Restless at 3 p.m. (later 4 p.m.) as a way to boost ratings as a lead-in to the noon and 5 p.m. newscasts. Hey! She is joined by colleagues Kiran Chawla, center, and Greg Meriwether. Powell, who worked at WTVD for nearly 17 years before leaving last month, said in the WAFB. Moving on: Ex-WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla launches YouTube channel, will Had to be about the Hammond stuff, that was the last thing she covered. For most of its history, WAFB was a distant second to WBRZ in the ratings given WBRZ's consistent history on the VHF band and former roots in the Baton Rouge Advocate. From left, Dot Thibodeaux, Cynthia Whitaker, master of ceremonies Donna Britt and Constance Walker attend the 21st annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference. The candidates are, from left to right, Democratic Rep. John Bel Edwards, of Amite, Lt. Gov. WAFB's Leah Ellsworth, left, helps anchor Donna Britt with her makeup as camera operator Willie Jackson readies her earpiece before the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as Britt prepares to sign off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 3:35 AM PST. Former WBRZ News Director John Spain hired Mahaffey away from WAFB. Mahaffey started his career in Baton Rouge television at WAFB-TV. Photo by Carol Anne Blitzer. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For 23 of those years, she's been on the air in Baton Rouge reporting on the . Another bonus? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Those are some big shoes to fill. seems like she was on the same side as most. 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. TV: Former ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell lands job at WAFB News | Raleigh They can irritate your throat, nose, and eyes, some may even cause cancer. 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. 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. 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. Heres how. Mahaffey paid to get his car fixed and, when it broke again, he bought him a new car,"Hodge recalled. Her contract wasnt renewed per someone I know who knows someone else who knows her. Former WAFB-TV news anchor George Sells is keeping busy in retirement, producing video obituaries and lending his distinctive voice to various projects. 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. Tisha Powell's new job as an afternoon anchor at WAFB in Baton Rouge is something she didn't think was possible. He called her in for an interview and hired her right away. She's not white. Based on the BRPD press conference the other day, it is abundantly obvious that BRPD needs no help looking like fools. About Us - WAFF Crawford Wheeler II. 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. Fruit plant? Britt first announced her ALS diagnosis to viewersduring a newscast in 2017. Thats nothing controversial in the least. 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. 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 . Donna Britt, Herb Vincent among this year's Manship School Hall of Fame inductees. Originally broadcasting an analog signal on UHF channel 28, WAFB moved to VHF channel 9 in 1960. He was 77 years old. 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. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. I know she was banned from going after BRPD's Chief Murphy Paul. United Cajun Navy and community partners will organize a Search for Millard. "Andre has been a big part of our success story and we're sorry to see him go," WAFB News Director Robb. George Sells, third from left, with former newsdesk anchors Andr Moreau and Mike Graham on hand for Donna Britt's final newscast. Under new ownership, the station underwent many changes. I freelance for a company out there, and she was quite pissed to seecameras videoing the seminar. Renee Kozak is the Relay for Life Volunteer Coordinator of the annual fundraiser. Live with Regis and Kelly and The Oprah Winfrey Show were seen until the late 1990s. For those who dont know, Delta-8 is a form of cannabis different from marijuana that contains a higher concentration of THC. 93 News Anchors in Baton Rouge, LA Directory - Trustoria 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. wcpo news anchor fireditalian ithaca restaurants. 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]. 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. The extra pandemic food stamps have officially stopped. 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. Average NC teacher pay is nearly $58,000, state says. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. Multiple people have been arrested following an investigation into prostitution happened at Baton Rouge area massage parlors. 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. 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. You have permission to edit this collection. Demands Are Made to Fire This Anchor FTVLive Donna retired from the station and anchored her last newscast nearly one year after publicly announcing her diagnosis. Take a look back through some pictures of her television work, volunteering and life in Baton Rouge. 18 LSU football jersey, sent to her by the university a few days before she retires. WAFB news director Rob Hays, left, poses with longtime anchor Donna Britt, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as Britt prepares to sign off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. Photo provided by LAURIE HARDISON --- Volunteer breakfast --- Salvation Army Capt. Patio music was provided by Mike Fontenot. There was a problem saving your notification. Shes a great investigative reporter. Donna rode in countless parades across South Louisiana. Photo 2 - Ms Donna Britt, WAFB 9 News Anchor, the MOC guest speaker, is greeted prior to the program by LTG Middleton Chapter Vice Commander, LTC Reginald Brown, USA Retired. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. 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. 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. Mahaffey started his career in Baton Rouge television at WAFB-TV. 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. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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.