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. Now, she's battling ALS. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [4][5][6] The sale was approved on December 20,[7] and was completed on January 2, 2019.[8]. Average NC teacher pay is nearly $58,000, state says. Donna played the piano and organ in multiple churches starting in the fourth grade. 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. "He was a remarkable guy in that he had no ego and that's really rare in the news business," Spain said. Mahaffey paid to get his car fixed and, when it broke again, he bought him a new car,"Hodge recalled. I freelance for a company out there, and she was quite pissed to seecameras videoing the seminar. The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office made three arrests after a months-long drug investigation on Wednesday, March 1. Remembering Donna Britt: Look through pictures of her time at WAFB She was born while her parents were in the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft Worth Texas. PROVIDED PHOTO "I'm moving on," Kiran Chawla said. Take a look back through some pictures of her television work, volunteering and life in Baton Rouge. seems like she was on the same side as most. 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. A legal challenge to a consent judgment announced Wednesday is possible, a lawyer for Mayor LaToya Cantrell said, The Kentwood Police Department along with members of the Hammond Police Department and other law enforcement agencies arrested a Kentwood man after a months-long drug investigation. WAFB's Donna Britt, left, speaks with colleague Greg Meriwether before the start of the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She was eventually teamed up with George Sells and the two of them became one of the most successful news anchor teams in the country. Photo by Carol Anne Blitzer. Live with Regis and Kelly and The Oprah Winfrey Show were seen until the late 1990s. Its happening at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena. Unfiltered With Kiran - Facebook Hey! The People's Court also once aired on WAFB before going to WBRZ and later WGMB. She also didnt want any cameras anywhere near her altogether. "He was a steady hand and a steady voice,"Hodge said Friday. A friend who had not heard from Roger since Friday checked on him about 9:30. 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!. 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. Id like to share some personal news with you tonight, Donna said. 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. Remembering Donna Britt: Look through pictures of her time at WAFB, volunteer work and more. And, it's a proud legacy. "He not only had the camera-ready looks including a million-dollar smile, but he was a born story-teller. Andre Moreau is leaving WAFB-TV after eight years behind the nightly anchor desk. The East Feliciana Police Chiefs Association held an appreciation luncheon on April 8 at Centenary Inn in Jackson. Kiran Chawla gone from WAFB? | O-T Lounge - TigerDroppings Through two gracious campaigns from his show, Buckskin Bill helped to start the Baton Rouge Zoo. 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. My whole family is very excited. She signed off the air on June 13, 2018 after 38 years of service at WAFB. But a group of folks is already trying to take care of the problem. Donna passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Her two children include her daughter Annie and son Louis. What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. 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. The station began broadcasting on April 19, 1953, as the first television station in Baton Rouge, and the second television station in the state of Louisiana. Former WBRZ News. 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. Neither Moreau nor station executives will discuss what led to th. "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." Tisha Powells new job as an afternoon anchor at WAFB in Baton Rouge is something she didnt think was possible. Until 2015, WAFB aired the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; the show aired on sister station WBXH until its cancellation in 2019. "They just looked for somebody who looked all right . In the recent ratings period, it beat the others stations' combined weeknights at 5, 6, and 10. Donna rode in countless parades across South Louisiana. Kiran Chawla of Wafb fired? : r/batonrouge - reddit . 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. Keyword Fashion Clothing Association Communications. 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 extra pandemic food stamps have officially stopped. For the last nine months, doctors have tried to diagnose it, however many of the symptoms are the same for other diseases. They can irritate your throat, nose, and eyes, some may even cause cancer. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. WAFB-TV anchor is honored with a No. Thanks for contacting us. She commended the group on their publication of two issues of a race and ethnic studies journal titled 'America the Beautiful In Spite of It All.' I don't know if either of those things have any truth to them. 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 passed away. After years of your input and suggestions, BREC is putting your vision into your parks. Patient advocates have long called for insulin price cuts to help uninsured people who would not be affected by price caps tied to insurance coverage. WAFB was one of a handful of stations that shifts the air times of various CBS programming. But educators argue many earn less. Former ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell talks about new job at WAFB | Raleigh Shes a great investigative reporter. Investigators say Maili Morris made 136 purchases using her 73-year-old aunts debit card, which she had linked to her personal DoorDash account. ADVOCATE STAFF PHOTO BY PAM BORDELON -- Golden Deeds -- Golden Deeds winner Donna Britt, seated, with son Louie and husband Mark Ballard. 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 also sponsored a no-holds-barred ice cream sundae party every month to the class who read the most library books. He was born in Tulsa, OK, grew up all over the country, and moved to Baton Rouge in July 2003. Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh received two consecutive life sentences Friday morning. 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. Moving on: Ex-WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla launches YouTube channel, will Pets may be the ones who impact people the most. 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. On March 3, 2008, WAFB became the first in Baton Rouge and the third in Louisiana to broadcast its local broadcasts in high definition. Donna 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. 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. Donna Britt, beloved WAFB news anchor and 'a rare breed,' dies after battle with ALS. 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. Donna Britt, Herb Vincent among this year's Manship School Hall of Fame inductees. She reigned as Queen of Spanish Town in 1990.Another big passion for Donna was her service to the Boy Scouts. "And so much of your legacy at Channel 9 was based on what Mahaffey brought and what Mahaffey built. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. 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. What are we talking here? Longtime WAFB television anchor Donna Britt, recipient of the 2018 Golden Deeds award, photographed in her home on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. And they look at me like, Youre one of us and we want to make this work for you.. The show had a way of educating young children while making it fun to learn. He was 77 years old. There you go. A married mother of two, she was a member of First United Methodist Church in Baton . BATON ROUGE, La. Law enforcement leaders and community organizations gathered for the Page/Rice Camera Initiative, unveiling one of the new crime cameras in north Baton Rouge. Copyright 2021 WAFB. Buckskin was also one of the first shows in the United States to have a sign-language interpreter for hearing-impaired viewers prior to closed-captioning. Brett Meredith, left, presents the Above & Beyond Award to Donna Britt at the organization's Volunteer Recognition Breakfast. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. Mahaffey started his career in Baton Rouge television at WAFB-TV. He was 77 years old. In the mid-1990s, WBRZ experienced significant staff turnover and several news format changes while AFLAC and Raycom invested heavily in improving WAFB's news product by maintaining low turnover in its news staff and presentation (WAFB used the "Newschannel" theme by Gari Media from 1990 until Raycom switched its news music client to Stephen Arnold Music in late 2014), leading WAFB to overtake WBRZ's news ratings in 1994. It's made worse by other officers standing by. Jun 8. Davis was one of the first Black officers in the elite Army Green Berets. In 1988, Guaranty sold the station to AFLAC. Heres how. 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. Valley Rail Depot), Odell S. Williams Now And Then African-American Museum, sorted by primary channel network affiliations, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WAFB&oldid=1132905661, Television channels and stations established in 1953, Television stations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using infobox television station, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, derived from former radio sister stations, This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 05:47.