I worked at NBC33 (yes that 33), and live in Houston now. Donna rode in countless parades across South Louisiana. 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. 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. Donna played the piano and organ in multiple churches starting in the fourth grade. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Copyright 2021 WAFB. Jeanne Burns - BRProud.com Donna Britt, beloved WAFB news anchor and 'a rare breed,' dies after battle with ALS. His last day on the air will be Friday, Sept. 2. One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Zachary early Thursday, March 2, according to emergency responders. Top row, left to right: Stephanie LaBlanc, Cherrie Bell, Judy Hignight, Tammy Norton, Lynet Lewis, Gloria Sylvia, Hillary Holmes, Susan Ford, Beverly Lemley. Good dudes, but definitely not journalists. So, now I know whats been paralyzing muscles all over my body all these months and shows no signs of stopping.. 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. The emcee for the evening was WAFB News Anchor Donna Britt and Auctioneer Jeff Taylor conducted silent and live auctions. Louisiana State Senate Communications Director Brenda Hodge co-anchored WAFB's 6 p.m. with Mahaffey for several years beginning in 1976. 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. Its happening at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena. 6,529 talking about this. 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. She is joined by colleagues Kiran Chawla, center, and Greg Meriwether. 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. Davis was one of the first Black officers in the elite Army Green Berets. Photo 1 - LSU Pershing Rifles, Company D-17, Color Guard of Elijah Jones, Todd Dixon, Chris Scheuermann, and Ethan Nicosia. Law enforcement leaders and community organizations gathered for the Page/Rice Camera Initiative, unveiling one of the new crime cameras in north Baton Rouge. His last day on the air will be Friday, Sept. 2. Beloved WAFB anchor Donna Britt passes away - KPLC Parkviews choir performed the military service songs as veterans from the services stood in turn to the applause from the audience. Beloved WAFB anchor Donna Britt passes away But three days of testing at Houston Methodist Hospital have removed doubts. 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. Photo provided by LAURIE HARDISON --- Volunteer breakfast --- Salvation Army Capt. 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. Based on the BRPD press conference the other day, it is abundantly obvious that BRPD needs no help looking like fools. BATON ROUGE, La. BATON ROUGE, La. For those who dont know, Delta-8 is a form of cannabis different from marijuana that contains a higher concentration of THC. WAFB - Wikipedia 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. 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. Through two gracious campaigns from his show, Buckskin Bill helped to start the Baton Rouge Zoo. Squires of Denham Springs donated the formal wear and Good Times Event Planning coordinated. [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. About Us - WAFF 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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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. Mahaffey started his career in Baton Rouge television at WAFB-TV. Volodymyr Dorogobid, 38, and Tigran Avetisyan, 39, both of Brooklyn, New York, were booked on three counts of unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system and also for obstruction of justice for tampering with evidence. Gates started his career at WAFB-TV in March 1977 . Renee Kozak is the Relay for Life Volunteer Coordinator of the annual fundraiser. Picture shot on 3-13-01. [4][5][6] The sale was approved on December 20,[7] and was completed on January 2, 2019.[8]. Asians arent immune from cancel culture. 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. In the recent ratings period, it beat the others stations' combined weeknights at 5, 6, and 10. Probably stumbled on something they wanted to keep quiet. If they are not WAFB viewers now, they will be.. Neither Moreau nor station executives will discuss what led to th. "The whole John Wayne moniker - that John Wayne was The Duke," she said. WAFB Anchor Matt Williams is an anchor for 9News This Morning and Early Edition. WAFB-TV television anchor Donna Britt, whose fight against breast cancer included a lumpectomy to cut out the cancer and 33 shots of radiation, helped to emcee the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure in Baton Rouge. It is owned by Gray Television alongside low-power, Class A MyNetworkTV affiliate WBXH-CD (channel 39). Her ALS diagnosis is causing her to pull back on those activities. 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. What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. 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. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING. 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. But a group of folks is already trying to take care of the problem. Former WAFB-TV news anchor George Sells is keeping busy in retirement, producing video obituaries and lending his distinctive voice to various projects. For the last nine months, doctors have tried to diagnose it, however many of the symptoms are the same for other diseases. (PP), Photos shot 12 Feb. 02 at Norwood Mardi Gras parade by James Minton: Warden Burl Cain, who rules over Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in his day job, took on added responsibilities Tuesday as king of the 16th annual Norwood Mardi Gras parade, sharing the royal float with television personality Donna Britt, the parade queen. Bella Notte Gala held at Greystone The third annual Bella Notte Gala was hosted by Greystone Golf & Country Club in Denham Springs on Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was 51. 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. Kiran is the only actual journalist they have over there. Andre Moreau parts ways with WAFB after eight years 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. and Wheel of Fortune until 1995 when the shows moved to WBRZ. She did different themes highlighting different kinds of books. Golden Deeds -- With this year's Golden Deeds Award winner Donna Britt, seated, at a VIP reception before the dinner are, from left, Bob and Judi Terzotis, Larry and Dee Munzler, and Leslie and Scott Berg. Donna retired from the station and anchored her last newscast nearly one year after publicly announcing her diagnosis. Winfield, Mary Irma Cormier-Thomas, Linda Johnson and John Dilworth. The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested the mother of a child who officials say died of a drug overdose. 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. 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. 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. 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. Photograph by Carol Anne Blitzer Picture shot on 4-26-99 Kitchen 19 Mark Ballard, Donna Britt and Annie Ballard Keyword Food. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. Pets may be the ones who impact people the most. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Whether in a nearby gas station or your local smoke shop, youve likely seen kratom on the shelves of one store or another. Photo shot on 3/7/2009. When longtime WAFB-TV weathercaster Diane Deaton first began in the news business, the role of weather reporter hadn't really been defined yet. A breast cancer survivor, she was also very active with breast cancer fundraisers. But besides that,he was a really fine human being.". 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. 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. For 23 of those years, she's been on the air in Baton Rouge reporting on the . 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. 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Former WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla says her love of investigative reporting and the viewing public sparked her to start her new YouTube channel. Parkview Baptist School lived streamed the Massing of the Colors Ceremony and it can be viewed at http://ow.ly/2bwdsa. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Longtime Baton Rouge news anchor John Mahaffey has died. 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. 18 LSU football jersey, sent to her by the university a few days before she retires. 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. The Southern University AgCenter is hosting its 80th Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show March 2-4. Copyright 2016 WAFB. In total, the station's news department produces 25 hours of news programming each week. WTF did she do? The two shows he hosted were called Storyland (for younger children during a.m. broadcasting) and The Buckskin Bill Show (for older children during the afternoons, which ended September 1977). (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 news anchor Donna Britt passes away after battle with ALS Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is seeking to get an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office made three arrests after a months-long drug investigation on Wednesday, March 1. He called her in for an interview and hired her right away. Photo by Carol Anne Blitzer. Had to be about the Hammond stuff, that was the last thing she covered. It's not standard. 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? 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. 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. 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. News - WAFB And, it's a proud legacy. The fight happened in front of Camille Shade Hall on Southerns campus, jail records show. Submitted by SVCINC COL Clay C. Le Grande, Jr., USA (Ret) Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3432 H - (225) 752-9780 c.legrande@cox.net. Said program ended in late 1990 after Black resigned from WAFB. Id like to share some personal news with you tonight, Donna said. Andre Moreau is leaving WAFB-TV after eight years behind the nightly anchor desk. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. After years of your input and suggestions, BREC is putting your vision into your parks. Donna passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. From left, Dot Thibodeaux, Cynthia Whitaker, master of ceremonies Donna Britt and Constance Walker attend the 21st annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference. 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. I also saw Kevin Gallagher fanning flames on Twitter. So, I think both of the major TV stations have benefited from John Mahaffey having been there.". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. She was 62. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. The longtime ABC11 evening anchor, who left the station . She told them it would have to be a part-time job that would allow her to finish working on her Leadership and Communications Masters of Science degree at Purdue University, and also give her time with her family. STAFF PHOTO BY PAM BORDELON George and. Average NC teacher pay is nearly $58,000, state says. Before an audience of 650 students and members of the public, twenty (20) Color Guard units paraded in and lined the gym with the US Flag and their unit colors to an inspiring march played by the Parkview HS Band. He was born in Tulsa, OK, grew up all over the country, and moved to Baton Rouge in July 2003. The Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums played their traditional bagpipe favorites, along with a medley of patriotic songs. When her father retired from the church ministry, the family continued to preach by rescuing failing churches. Beloved Louisiana news anchor Donna Britt dead at 62 - New York Post Nielsen Media Research ratings showed that 16.2% of all households in the Baton Rouge area watched the show. Liz Koh WAFB. [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! 18 jersey from LSU, AD Joe Alleva, Our Views: WAFB-TV's Donna Britt's good works are too many to name; you're in our prayers, Donna Britt remembered: Share your memories of the beloved Baton Rouge anchorwoman. 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.' The candidates are, from left to right, Democratic Rep. John Bel Edwards, of Amite, Lt. Gov. I know she was banned from going after BRPD's Chief Murphy Paul. WAFB's Donna Britt writes a thank you letter to a viewer before the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. 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. WAFB (channel 9) is a television station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, affiliated with CBS. The kids were told they could use the 20 or more toppings for their ice cream in an allyou-can-eat buffet. Wtf ? WAFB's Donna Britt writes a thank you letter to a viewer before the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. WAFB anchor Andr Moreau is leaving the Baton Rouge, La. Under new ownership, the station underwent many changes. "Andre has been a big part of our success story and we're sorry to see him go," WAFB News Director Robb. Originally broadcasting an analog signal on UHF channel 28, WAFB moved to VHF channel 9 in 1960. If theyre looking for a woman to replace her they can give her spot to Jim Engster. She reigned as Queen of Spanish Town in 1990.Another big passion for Donna was her service to the Boy Scouts. It's made worse by other officers standing by. 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. Thats nothing controversial in the least. 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. "At one point in time, there was a meteorologist who made a low salary and his car broke. The event is an American Cancer Society, Relay for Life fundraiser. He died late Thursday following surgery for a blood clot. Bond set at $1.5 million for Walter Allbritton III, man accused of driving into Target in Hammond, La last Friday. "He not only had the camera-ready looks including a million-dollar smile, but he was a born story-teller. Donna passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Longtime Baton Rouge news anchor John Mahaffey passes away, LSU WR Malik Nabers arrested in New Orleans; prosecutors refuse to charge with condition. 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.