Today was the last day for Alanna Quillen at KTVE/KARD/Channel 10-14/Monroe,LA. Quillen has announced on her facebook page she is moving to Shreveport to work for KTBS/Channel 3:
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Monroe Reporter Moving to the ArkLaTex
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New Morning Anchor On Air in Northwest Arkansas
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Shreveport Station Adds Weekend Co-anchor
KTBS/Channel 3/Shreveport has a new weekend co-anchor. Jeff Beimfohr joined the weekend anchor desk this past weekend. From what I can gather Jeff comes to the ArkLaTex from WPTY/Memphis, TN where he was the weekend anchor.
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Little Rock Station Adds to the Weather Department
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Another Clean Sweep for KATV for February
KATV/Channel 7/Little Rock sweeped the ratings in February's Nielson ratings book.. Arkansas Business.com reports KATV won every news hour where it had competition. AB.com says the station beat KARK and KTHV by 6 ratings points in the 6pm news slot alone. KATV attributes the ratings win with its weather coverage during the month.
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The Beginning of the End for Soul of the South?
Could Little Rock's two year old Soul of the South network be shutting down operations? Arkansas Business.com reports the network is in financial trouble and is mulling the decision to wind down operations. Read the complete article over at Arkansas Business.com.
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SINCLAIRED!
This from the tip box:
KATV is officially looking like Sinclair. They debuted the Sinclair graphics and music package today. (Monday)
KATV is officially looking like Sinclair. They debuted the Sinclair graphics and music package today. (Monday)
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New Corporate Name for Gannett Broadcast Stations and Digital Unit
KTHV/Channel 11/Little Rock will be getting a new parent company..sorta. Gannett announced today it is spinning off its publishing and broadcast and digital properties. Tegna will be the new name for Gannett's broadcast and digitial units. "Tegna is a nod to the more than 100-year-old history of Gannett," Gracia Martore, Gannett's CEO, said in a statement. Tegna will be the new corporate name for 46 broadcast stations and its digital units.
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Former NWA Met Finds New Gig
Hat tip
TV Spy
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Sinclair to Produce Sunday National News Program for its Stations
Sinclair has announced it will start producing a Sunday morning national news program for its stations nationwide, which includes KATV/Channel 7/Little Rock. In a press release Sinclair says former CBS News correspondent Sharyl Attkisson will join the company in June and host the 30 minute weekly program.
"We are excited to have Sharyl on board as we launch this group-wide news program," said Scott Livingston Vice President of News for Sinclair Television Group. "Our goal is to provide the context and perspective on major issues impacting our viewers. Sharyl has a proven track record of exposing the truth behind stories that other news organizations shy away from. I admire Sharyl's determination and passion to seek the truth. Her unwavering commitment to exposing government waste, abuse and impropriety will be the foundation of our news program."
The program will begin in the fall.
"We are excited to have Sharyl on board as we launch this group-wide news program," said Scott Livingston Vice President of News for Sinclair Television Group. "Our goal is to provide the context and perspective on major issues impacting our viewers. Sharyl has a proven track record of exposing the truth behind stories that other news organizations shy away from. I admire Sharyl's determination and passion to seek the truth. Her unwavering commitment to exposing government waste, abuse and impropriety will be the foundation of our news program."
The program will begin in the fall.
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KATV Hires Former KARK Creative Services Director
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KLRT Anchor Moving to Baton Rouge
This from the tip jar:
Deedra Wilson, morning anchor at KLRT/Channel 16/Little Rock, will be leaving soon to join a fellow Nexstar Broadcasting sister station in Baton Rouge, La.
Wilson joined in-house sister station KARK/Channel 4 as a reporter in 2012, and was later promoted as the lead morning anchor on KLRT.
Deedra Wilson, morning anchor at KLRT/Channel 16/Little Rock, will be leaving soon to join a fellow Nexstar Broadcasting sister station in Baton Rouge, La.
Wilson joined in-house sister station KARK/Channel 4 as a reporter in 2012, and was later promoted as the lead morning anchor on KLRT.
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New Anchors Named in Northwest Arknasas
Johnson will co-anchor 40/29 News at 5:00 p.m. with Daniel Armbruster and 6:00 p.m. with Craig Cannon, while Preusse will co-anchor 40/29 News at 9:00 p.m. with Armbruster and 10:00 p.m. with Cannon.
Johnson previously co-anchored 40/29 News Sunrise, while Preusse anchored 40/29’s weekend evening news. Both Johnson and Preusse will also contribute LIVE. LOCAL. LATE BREAKING. reporting on all 40/29 News platforms.
“Kelly and Paige’s anchoring and field reporting experience are a perfect fit for our team”, said 40/29 News Director, Greg Shepperd. “Their versatility will enhance 40/29 News’ commitment to thoroughly cover the entire market.”
Johnson and Preusse assume their new responsibilities, effective immediately.
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Little Rock Station's Control Board Crashes During Newscast
Seems KARK/Channel 4/Little Rock had some difficulties with its 10pm news Wednesday:
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Seems May sweeps means no news to post here. Got a tip? use the anonymous tip link to the right and send it to us.
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Nexstar Hires GM for Monroe Stations
TV Spy reports Randy Stone has been named the new General Manager for KARD/Channel 14/Monroe, LA. Stone was previously General Manger at Nexstar's stations in Grand Junction, Colorado. TV Spy says he will also oversee Mission Broadcasting's KTVE which is operated under a joint sales agreement.
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New Anchor on the Air in Northwest Arkansas
This from the tip box: Several KFSM viewers have emailed saying a new blond anchor is on the air and has taken the place of MIA Ashley Beck and her bio has been taken down from the station's website.
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KLRT Promotes Weekender to Weekday Mornings
“Susanne has done a tremendous job over the last two years and is deserving of this new opportunity,” said Fox16 News Director Austin Kellerman. “I think viewers will enjoy waking up with the combination of Susanne, Natalie and Pat. All three are dedicated to what they do and serving Central Arkansas.”
Brunner replaces Deedra Wilson who moved to Baton Rouge to work at the Nexstar Broadcasting station there.
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Fort Smith Met Gets Promotion
KHBS/KHOG weather guesser Darby Bybee received a promotion yesterday. Bybee made the announcement on his facebook page:
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New Fox Station for Jonesboro
This from the tip box:
Jonesboro has a new Fox Station. It's called KJNB 39 its on channel 13 jonesboro cable It is based out of mediran miss right now. it shows no news weather but it says it has big ideas big plans but right now 5 days in its CW with FOX'S prime time schedule.
Jonesboro has a new Fox Station. It's called KJNB 39 its on channel 13 jonesboro cable It is based out of mediran miss right now. it shows no news weather but it says it has big ideas big plans but right now 5 days in its CW with FOX'S prime time schedule.
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