6,529 talking about this. Crawford Wheeler II. Longtime Baton Rouge news anchor John Mahaffey passes away, LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition. PHOTO: (l-r) Denham Police Chief Scott Jones, architect Jay Labarre, Greystone's Ron Menville, Denham Springs Councilwoman Annie Fugler, Sheriff Willie Graves, WAFB News Anchor Donna Britt, Walker Police Chief Hunter Grimes, Walker Mayor Bobby Font, Sen. Dale Erdey, Denham Springs Councilman John Wascom and Assessor Jeff Taylor. 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. From left, Dot Thibodeaux, Cynthia Whitaker, master of ceremonies Donna Britt and Constance Walker attend the 21st annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference. 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. 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. Pennington Biomedical Research Center is hosting a wellness day for women on March 4th from 7:00am through 1:00pm. All rights reserved. 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. Good for whoever hires her next and shame on you . 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. 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. The longtime ABC11 evening anchor, who left the station . 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. A friend who had not heard from Roger since Friday checked on him about 9:30. 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. Beloved Louisiana news anchor Donna Britt dead at 62 - New York Post On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Like house plant? WAFB anchor Donna Britt interviewed some writers and editorial staff members at The Red Shoes. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. For those who dont know, Delta-8 is a form of cannabis different from marijuana that contains a higher concentration of THC. Unfiltered With Kiran - Facebook The emcee for the evening was WAFB News Anchor Donna Britt and Auctioneer Jeff Taylor conducted silent and live auctions. Demands Are Made to Fire This Anchor FTVLive Shes a great investigative reporter. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 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. I freelance for a company out there, and she was quite pissed to seecameras videoing the seminar. WAFB's Donna Britt writes a thank you letter to a viewer before the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Former WAFB-TV news anchor George Sells is keeping busy in retirement, producing video obituaries and lending his distinctive voice to various projects. My whole family is very excited. It will still be breezy in the afternoon, but not as much as the morning, otherwise today will become sunny and nice with highs in the 70s. 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. But a group of folks is already trying to take care of the problem. By Steven Ardary, Patrick Phillips and Gray News staff. She reigned as Queen of Spanish Town in 1990.Another big passion for Donna was her service to the Boy Scouts. Longtime friend and former co-anchor Margaret Lawhon smiled as she spoke of Mahaffey's nickname "The Duke" and how he got the name. Probably stumbled on something they wanted to keep quiet. Submitted by SVCINC COL Clay C. Le Grande, Jr., USA (Ret) Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3432 H - (225) 752-9780 c.legrande@cox.net. 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. 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. Photo provided by LAURIE HARDISON --- Volunteer breakfast --- Salvation Army Capt. 99% of people agree with all that. 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. PROVIDED PHOTO "I'm moving on," Kiran Chawla said. Jun 1 "That was inappropriate. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. 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. Nielsen Media Research ratings showed that 16.2% of all households in the Baton Rouge area watched the show. 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. Authorities say the individual could have information about the incident. Donna loved to travel and she and her family saw much of the world together. WAFB (channel 9) is a television station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, affiliated with CBS.It is owned by Gray Television alongside low-power, Class A MyNetworkTV affiliate WBXH-CD (channel 39). her last tweet regarding the guy crashing his car into target in hammond, The guy who ran his car through the Hammond Target. 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. News - WAFB Donna Britt, who worked for Baton Rouge station WAFB for nearly four . Photos: Congrats to 2018 Golden Deeds award recipient, Donna Britt! When they told her they could make that happen, she asked her husband: Do I really want to go back?. One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Zachary early Thursday, March 2, according to emergency responders. Hodge addedMahaffey, "had a huge heart and would do anything for you.". seems like she was on the same side as most. BATON ROUGE, La. According to the station, Powell will co-anchor the 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts there starting Aug. 9. Kiran Chawla gone from WAFB? | O-T Lounge - TigerDroppings . Donna Britt of WAFB gives the crowd some encouraging words before the fourth annual Red Wig Walk to raise awareness for HIV prevention on the levee near the USS Kidd in downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, May 20, 2017. It was a gross departure from procedure. 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. The extra pandemic food stamps have officially stopped. Jay Dardenne, a Republican from Baton Rouge, and Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, R-Breaux Bridge. For nearly four decades, Donna Britt was a constant presence on televisions across the Baton Rouge area. 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. 3 Local TV Group", "Gray Closes On $3.6 Billion Raycom Merger", ":: Baton Rouge Business Report:: Ron Winders heads back to Savannah", "Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt dies following battle with ALS", "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds", Louisiana State Archive and Research Library, LA Art and Science Museum (Yazoo&MS. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. But three days of testing at Houston Methodist Hospital have removed doubts. WAFB Channel 9 But the WAFB position with the coveted part-time hours was too good to pass up. He was born in Tulsa, OK, grew up all over the country, and moved to Baton Rouge in July 2003. 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. What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. The Supreme Courts new 5-2 Republican majority voted along party lines to prevent the transfer of school funds. 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. WAFB also has a Cox cable channel devoted to airing simulcasts and rebroadcasts of its news broadcasts. Photograph by Carol Anne Blitzer Picture shot on 4-26-99 Kitchen 19 Mark Ballard, Donna Britt and Annie Ballard Keyword Food. This includes two newscasts on sister station WBXH-CD (weeknights at 9, which began on January 8, 2007, and Saturday mornings). Louisiana native, veteran journalist Tisha Powell to join WAFB news team I could completely see an argument erupting over this, someone losing their temper and saying something, resulting in termination. Tisha Powell's new job as an afternoon anchor at WAFB in Baton Rouge is something she didn't think was possible. Submitted: Annie Fugler 225 802-6454 anniefugler@aol.com, 1978 LSU Flag Line -- listed by MAIDEN NAMES. 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. Golden Deeds -- The 'first lady of Baton Rouge broadcasting' Donna Britt, center, is honored as this year's Golden Deeds winner and is congratulated by WBRZ's Whitney Vann and Sylvia Weatherspoon. WAFB's Donna Britt, left, speaks with colleague Greg Meriwether before the start of the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Powell said this week that the folks at WAFB, a Gray Media station, had asked her what it would take to get her to come back to news. "And, if you think about it, those of us who knew him so well knew that Mahaffey did sort of have this presence and manly swagger about him that was not unlike a John Wayne persona." After years of waiting, North Carolinas hospitals celebrate Medicaid expansion deal, 16-year-old Raleigh teen charged with murder in Robeson County killing. His last day on the air will be Friday, Sept. 2. 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. Louisiana native and veteran journalist Tisha Powell will join the WAFB 9News team in August 2021. In 1997, AFLAC sold its entire broadcasting division, including WAFB, to Raycom Media. STAFF PHOTO BY PAM BORDELON George and. Neither Moreau nor station executives will discuss what led to th Former WBRZ News. 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. Copyright 2016 WAFB. Jeanne Burns - BRProud.com Pets may be the ones who impact people the most. What to Watch Friday: Dateline and 20/20 update Murdaugh murder trial coverage, $3B superstar region project planned for Apex after years-long delay, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, son in June 2021. Guests were served a variety of appetizers, entrees and dessert prepared by DeAngelo's of Denham Springs and served by Livingston Parish Celebrity Waiters, Sen. Dale Erdey, Assessor Jeff Taylor, Sheriff Willie Graves, Walker Mayor Bobby Font, Denham Springs Council members Annie Fugler and John Wascom, Walker Police Chief Hunter Grimes, Denham Springs Police Chief Scott Jones, Greystone Managing Director Ron Menville and architect Jay Labarre. During that time, she spent 8 hours every week in December those 17 years manning a Christmas kettle. And, it's a proud legacy. Had to be about the Hammond stuff, that was the last thing she covered. BATON ROUGE, La. Merriweather has inexplicably become a cheerleader and Scotty is just an affable news reader. A longtime Louisiana news anchor has died following a battle with Lou Gehrigs disease, her former employer said Thursday. Parkviews choir performed the military service songs as veterans from the services stood in turn to the applause from the audience. Keyword Fashion Clothing Association Communications. 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. Under new ownership, the station underwent many changes. 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. In all, the 10-day excursion cost the public approximately $100,400 to cover 14 government officials travel, according to financial documents. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING. . gazebo footing requirements. He was 77 years old. In addition, the new owners cancelled the station's beloved 33-year-old half-hour local weekday program Storyland, then the longest-running children's program, hosted by Buckskin Bill Black, and rechristened it as Buckskin and Friends, an hour-long show that aired on Saturday mornings until it was cancelled in September 1990. She did different themes highlighting different kinds of books. 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. She attended numerous scouting Camporees and was fiercely proud of carrying a canoe over mountains and paddling the Northern Tier Extreme Boy Scout Adventure on Americas Northern border. 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. The #1 subreddit for all things relating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana! When longtime WAFB-TV weathercaster Diane Deaton first began in the news business, the role of weather reporter hadn't really been defined yet. 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. A breast cancer survivor, she was also very active with breast cancer fundraisers. Donna Britt, third from left, has always been a supporter of community events, like the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Neither Moreau nor station executives will discuss what led to th. Because a street full of potholes is not owned by the city and there is no homeowners association, property owners were left on their own to fix it. show--"Great Day at 9A." Caitlin Francis Traffic. Upon being taken over by AFLAC, station management canceled the daily Storyland on September 30, 1988 and converted it to a Saturday morning hour-long program called Buckskin Bill and Friends that began airing on November 5, 1988. Bill Black later became involved with the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools Board and other civic organizations until his death on January 10, 2018. Andre Moreau is leaving WAFB-TV after eight years behind the nightly anchor desk. There was a problem saving your notification. The fourth candidate, U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-Metairie, did not participate. The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office is searching for a man who reportedly exposed himself to a woman. 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. Donna passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. 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. Vernon Roger, former WAFB-TV anchorman and Cajun chef, died this weekend in what police say was a suicide. She's not white. 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. So, now I know whats been paralyzing muscles all over my body all these months and shows no signs of stopping.. Beloved WAFB anchor Donna Britt passes away Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a Black employee at Exxons chemical plant found a noose at his worksite in January 2020. Community is key: How one ice cream parlor in Cary aims to be inclusive. Known for her bubbly personality and community involvement, WAFB news anchor Donna Britt shows off her red wig in 2016's Red Wig Walk, which raises awareness for HIV prevention, treatment and supportive services. The candidates are, from left to right, Democratic Rep. John Bel Edwards, of Amite, Lt. Gov. A married mother of two, she was a member of First United Methodist Church in Baton . The Southern University AgCenter is hosting its 80th Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show March 2-4. [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. 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. WAFB also airs the Sunday services from the First United Methodist Church in the city. WAFB began broadcasting 24 hours a day on September 12, 1990. Wtf ? Golden Deeds recipient Donna Britt gets a standing ovation during the Golden Deeds awards Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the Baton Rouge Marriott. Photo 3 - US Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Color Guard of MMST2 James Nichols, MST3 Michael Thacker, ME3 Joseph Maldonado, BM3 Jarret Guerra was the lead Color Guard for the MOC ceremony. 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. Originally broadcasting an analog signal on UHF channel 28, WAFB moved to VHF channel 9 in 1960. Keyword Holiday Fair, Advocate staff photo by Kerry Maloney. Whether in a nearby gas station or your local smoke shop, youve likely seen kratom on the shelves of one store or another. Catch the moving sale to save on books, CDs. Longtime WAFB television anchor Donna Britt, recipient of the 2018 Golden Deeds award, photographed in her home on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. I was a little apprehensive at first because I got my mind wrapped around coming back here and just finishing school and decompressing and going in a different direction, Powell said. The WAFB news director at the time, Carlton Cremeens, heard Donna on the radio as a DJ and loved her voice. i mean, no way it was a race thing. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Patio music was provided by Mike Fontenot. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.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. If theyre looking for a woman to replace her they can give her spot to Jim Engster. We've received your submission. WAFB anchors Donna Britt, left, and Greg Meriwether during the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as Donna Britt signs off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. WAFB-TV anchor is honored with a No. Britt, who was a breast cancer survivor, was involved in multiple charities including ones for ALS, sickle cell disease and cancer, WAFB reported. WAFB's newscasts have had the second-highest ratings at 10 p.m. in any of the country's biggest television markets according to The Des Moines Register in Iowa. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Longtime Baton Rouge news anchor John Mahaffey has died. The unit is performing for the first time in its new LSU historical cadet uniforms. The Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums played their traditional bagpipe favorites, along with a medley of patriotic songs. Im sure her employer hasnt been thrilled with her dating partner being a news topic on multiple occasions in the past few years. Asians are considered white when being white is a bad thing. Moving on: Ex-WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla launches YouTube channel, will I also saw Kevin Gallagher fanning flames on Twitter. I know she was banned from going after BRPD's Chief Murphy Paul. 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. Attached is a group shot of the 1980 LSU Flag Line. 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. WTF did she do? southaven high school bell schedule . "But he was a solid journalist, he loved the news business, and he loved to beat the competition. Donna announced her diagnosis to viewers during WAFBs 6 p.m. newscast on July 27, 2017. Get exclusive content only available to INSIDERS. I have ALS, Lou Gehrigs disease. 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." Those relatives she moved back to Louisiana to be near can now watch her on TV. Powell, who worked at WTVD for nearly 17 years before leaving last month, said in the WAFB. Shown are, from left, Jeremiah Anthony Rogers, Teresa Bruno, Bea Gyimah, Britt and . So, now I know whats been paralyzing muscles all over my body all these months and shows no signs of stopping, she said. 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.
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