WSFA Digitizing Six Decades Of Alabama News Archives
December 6th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyWSFA Montgomery expects to digitize 3,600 hours of the station’s archived news footage going back to the 1950s. Read what important historical events they’ve uncovered so far, and why a state agency came on board to help.
WKYT Starting New Morning Show, ‘Everyday Kentucky’
August 27th, 2021 by Paul Greeley“Viewers often say they are looking for more uplifting content,” says Andrea Walker, one of the hosts of the show. “My hope for this show is that it shines a light on the good we see in people every day in our community.”
WBRC Birmingham To Host/Televise Mayoral Forum
August 10th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyThe event will offer voters an opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues of importance to them ahead of the Birmingham mayoral election on Aug. 24.
TV Stations Provide Millions Of Meals For The Hungry
January 15th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV stations continue to hold fund raisers to help food banks in their communities provide food for the hungry, many of whom are seeking help for the first time due to Covid.
WXIX Cincinnati Sets Up Month-Long Virtual Food Drive
April 12th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“Our community needs us now more than ever,” said Trisha Rayner, Freestore Foodbank’s VP of externa affairs. “A virtual food drive helps keep everyone safe. For every dollar we can provide 3 meals and $25 helps provide groceries for a family.”
WOIO Cleveland Raises More Than $150,000 For Nonprofits
April 8th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“In terrible times like this pandemic, this was an example of a city and region at its best,” said Erik Schrader, WOIO’s general manager. “I received a text from one of our charities when I asked them about the results. They said it best. ‘It was the generosity of those who had little to give because they have little themselves. That’s Cleveland’.”
Remotely, WEAU Celebrates Judy Clark’s 30th Anniversary
April 7th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“Normally for a big celebration like this, we would gather a bunch of people and put them on the set and bring out a cake and really celebrate,” said Andrew Felix, WEAU’s creative services director. “However, because of COVID-19 and social distancing we had to do things differently.”
WVUE New Orleans Airing Concert Series Across Louisiana
April 3rd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWVUE, Gray’s Fox affiliate in New Orleans, together with all the Gray-owned stations in Louisiana, are airing a series of concerts that will feature numerous artists based throughout the state singing from their front porches, living rooms, backyards, or wherever they find themselves quarantined.
KVLY Meteorologist’s Online Weather Classes Keep Home-Bound Engaged
April 3rd, 2020 by Paul Greeley“With so many schools canceled and families looking for way to keep their students engaged we were proud to offer this learning opportunity to our community,” said Ike Walker, KVLY’s general manager.
WLOX To Broadcast Lessons For Mississippi K-12 Students
April 1st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyActivities and resources are aligned to the same standards and assignments students would normally be working on at this point in the school year. “WLOX feels an obligation to leverage its resources to help school districts and parents in these extraordinary times,” said Rick Williams, WLOX general manager.