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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Changes at the WFXL news department, and other news
There are some changes in the news department of WFXL (FOX 31) Albany.
First, weekend anchor Matt Pritchard recently left the station to take a reporting job at NBC affiliate KOAA in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Second, Chris Brown has replaced Pritchard as the weekend anchor and reporter. He comes to WFXL from CBS affiliate WNCT in Greenville, North Carolina, where he served as the Jacksonville bureau chief.
In other news, TVSpy.com reports that Tiffaney Bradley recently left FOX/ABC affiliate WGXA Macon to accept a morning anchor's position at ABC affiliate WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi. Finally, in Columbus, CBS affiliate WRBL has hired a new morning show co-anchor in Deidre Johnson. She joins WRBL from NBC affiliate WXIA-TV (11alive.com) in Atlanta.
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First, weekend anchor Matt Pritchard recently left the station to take a reporting job at NBC affiliate KOAA in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Second, Chris Brown has replaced Pritchard as the weekend anchor and reporter. He comes to WFXL from CBS affiliate WNCT in Greenville, North Carolina, where he served as the Jacksonville bureau chief.
In other news, TVSpy.com reports that Tiffaney Bradley recently left FOX/ABC affiliate WGXA Macon to accept a morning anchor's position at ABC affiliate WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi. Finally, in Columbus, CBS affiliate WRBL has hired a new morning show co-anchor in Deidre Johnson. She joins WRBL from NBC affiliate WXIA-TV (11alive.com) in Atlanta.
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E-mail address: southgeorgiaeditiontelevision@gmail.com.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
WTVM turns 60
Another heritage station within SGE TV Nation has turned 60 years old.
This time, it's longtime ABC affiliate WTVM out of Columbus, Georgia. TVSpy.com, via WTVM.com, has a video interview featuring former anchor and news director Dick McMichael here, as well as a complete history of the station here.
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This time, it's longtime ABC affiliate WTVM out of Columbus, Georgia. TVSpy.com, via WTVM.com, has a video interview featuring former anchor and news director Dick McMichael here, as well as a complete history of the station here.
Follow SGE TV on Twitter @southgaedtv.
E-mail address: southgeorgiaeditiontelevision@gmail.com.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
WMAZ adds the CW
Middle Georgia's largest and oldest television station just got bigger.
Less than a week after it turned 60 years old, WMAZ in Macon announced that it will add the CW Network on digital channel 13.2. As a result, news will get more airtime on the longtime CBS affiliate, with newscasts airing at 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., starting on Monday, October 14.
Regular CBS programming will still air on digital channel 13.1.
Click here for the complete story, courtesy of 13wmaz.com.
Follow SGE TV on Twitter @southgaedtv.
E-mail address: southgeorgiaeditiontelevision@gmail.com.
Less than a week after it turned 60 years old, WMAZ in Macon announced that it will add the CW Network on digital channel 13.2. As a result, news will get more airtime on the longtime CBS affiliate, with newscasts airing at 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., starting on Monday, October 14.
Regular CBS programming will still air on digital channel 13.1.
Click here for the complete story, courtesy of 13wmaz.com.
Follow SGE TV on Twitter @southgaedtv.
E-mail address: southgeorgiaeditiontelevision@gmail.com.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
WFXL has new reporter for "Good Day"
Viewers who have been watching WFXL (FOX 31) in Albany, Georgia during the early morning hours have probably noticed a new face.
Her name is Sasha Lenninger. She comes to Southwest Georgia from Southern California, having grown up the Los Angeles suburbs. Lenninger replaces Melanie Kendall, who left WFXL to join the staff of ABC affiliate WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky.
You can find out more about Sasha Lenninger by clicking here.
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E-mail address: southgeorgiaeditiontelevision@gmail.com.
Her name is Sasha Lenninger. She comes to Southwest Georgia from Southern California, having grown up the Los Angeles suburbs. Lenninger replaces Melanie Kendall, who left WFXL to join the staff of ABC affiliate WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky.
You can find out more about Sasha Lenninger by clicking here.
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E-mail address: southgeorgiaeditiontelevision@gmail.com.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Sinclair buys two Tallahassee stations
Sinclair Broadcast Group has bought two TV stations in Tallahassee: Fox affiliate WTLH (FOX 49) and CW affiliate WTLF (CW 24).
But, this move comes with a catch. In order to satisfy the current FCC ownership rules, Sinclair must sell these stations to two separate groups. The complete press release is here.
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But, this move comes with a catch. In order to satisfy the current FCC ownership rules, Sinclair must sell these stations to two separate groups. The complete press release is here.
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E-mail address: southgeorgiaeditiontelevision@gmail.com.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Where Are They Now? Melanie Kendall leaves WFXL, now in Lexington, and other FOX 31 alumni (alumnae)
It's been a while since the last post...one month to be exact...
Anyway, we at SGE TV are starting what will hopefully become a regular feature: "Where Are They Now?" "WATN?", as the name implies, will feature former TV news personalities in the Albany, Columbus, Macon, and Tallahassee/Thomasville/Valdosta markets.
So, what are we waiting for? Let's get started.
Former WFXL Albany (FOX 31) "Good Day" host Melanie Kendall has resurfaced in Lexington, Kentucky. She's now a reporter at ABC affiliate WTVQ (ABC 36).
Another WFXL alumna, Ashley Knight, is currently in Mobile, Alabama, as a reporter at CBS affiliate WKRG. She's been at the station since November 2012.
Just up the road in Memphis, Sarah Bleau is still going strong at the Fox-owned WHBQ (FOX 13). She joined that station in April 2012.
Finally, former WFXL sports director Andrew Schnitker chose to stay in Georgia, sort of. He's now holding down similar duties at yet another CBS affiliate, WRDW in Augusta. The Texas native joined WRDW after spending two years at FOX 31.
Follow SGE TV on Twitter @southgaedtv.
E-mail address: southgeorgiaeditiontelevision@gmail.com.
Anyway, we at SGE TV are starting what will hopefully become a regular feature: "Where Are They Now?" "WATN?", as the name implies, will feature former TV news personalities in the Albany, Columbus, Macon, and Tallahassee/Thomasville/Valdosta markets.
So, what are we waiting for? Let's get started.
Former WFXL Albany (FOX 31) "Good Day" host Melanie Kendall has resurfaced in Lexington, Kentucky. She's now a reporter at ABC affiliate WTVQ (ABC 36).
Another WFXL alumna, Ashley Knight, is currently in Mobile, Alabama, as a reporter at CBS affiliate WKRG. She's been at the station since November 2012.
Just up the road in Memphis, Sarah Bleau is still going strong at the Fox-owned WHBQ (FOX 13). She joined that station in April 2012.
Finally, former WFXL sports director Andrew Schnitker chose to stay in Georgia, sort of. He's now holding down similar duties at yet another CBS affiliate, WRDW in Augusta. The Texas native joined WRDW after spending two years at FOX 31.
Follow SGE TV on Twitter @southgaedtv.
E-mail address: southgeorgiaeditiontelevision@gmail.com.
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