TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Remember Cayle Thonpson from KOMO and The National Desk? His next home takes him fill circle... to Boston and for WFXT. He was a freelancer, but is now a full-time anchor and reporter. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1033627248579747&id=100057974443555 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1514 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 19 hours ago, TheRolyPoly said: Apollo is looking to sell Cox Media Group. Nexstar and Gray are interested buyers, says Bloomberg. However, there will be conflicts in certain markets if it goes through (for example, Atlanta: WSB-Cox and WANF/WPCH/WKTB-Gray). https://thedesk.net/2025/03/apollo-considers-selling-cox-media-group/ On the bright side, it's only 13 stations in 9 markets thanks to the sheer number of stations that Coxapollo offloaded to Imagicomm. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraphicsMan 110 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 17 hours ago, mre29 said: On the bright side, it's only 13 stations in 9 markets thanks to the sheer number of stations that Coxapollo offloaded to Imagicomm. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DENDude 217 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Meteorologist Jaden Knowles is joining Tegna's KUSA & KTVD in Denver in early April, as part of their Weather Impact Team. He has spent the last 2 years at American Spirit Media's KAUZ-TV "News6" in Wichita Falls TX as morning meteorologist. 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronQ 281 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Kym Anderson formerly from WPMI in Mobile, AL is joining WBTV as their evening news anchor. https://tvnewscheck.com/journalism/article/kym-anderson-joins-wbtv-charlotte-as-evening-anchor/ 1 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3942 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 31 minutes ago, AaronQ said: Kym Anderson formerly from WPMI in Mobile, AL is joining WBTV as their evening news anchor. https://tvnewscheck.com/journalism/article/kym-anderson-joins-wbtv-charlotte-as-evening-anchor/ Congratulations to Kym on this move! A major win for WBTV and Charlotte and another major loss for WPMI and Mobile. Back in 2008, Lenise Ligon left WBTV and later ended up as the primary anchor at WALA Fox 10 in Mobile, a job she's held since. 1 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD TV 255 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Marissa Armas, last seen on KCNC, has resurfaced at another CBS O&O in KTVT: https://www.instagram.com/marissaearmas/p/DHrud8CP2pc/ 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3942 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Neysa Wilkins is retiring from WJHG in Panama City after 32 years as a main anchor there. https://www.adweek.com/tvspy/neysa-wilkins-retiring-from-wjhg-in-panama-city-after-32-years/ 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 45 years in television, 20 years at KATC, a few at KVHP, and the last 18 at KPLC. Yesterday, Agnes DeRouen retired from KPLC. https://www.kplctv.com/2025/03/28/farewell-agnes-derouen-7news-anchor/ 1 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 57 years at one TV station? It is unheard of now these days in this business. Yet, longtime KARK camera operator Morsie Eagles did just that. Today, he finally retires at The Morsie Eagles Studio (named in 2018) at KARK. https://www.kark.com/news/kark-4-today/kark-4-news-longtime-camera-operator-morsie-eagles-retires/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJX1BhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS0eLyTCFzdcloLYtNqauQLYZANUA2F69eToVGruBf2P6KCN2ZX8MbUz7A_aem_9QydHpk2FLzzGMCPCj9e3Q 3 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Another retirement today... KEYE's Fred Cantu. After 53 years in broadcasting, 40+ in Austin, and the last 23 at KEYE, today is the last day for Uncle Fred with a half-hour special at 6:30 p.m. CT. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/austin-mayor-kirk-watson-declares-march-31-as-fred-cantu-day-in-honor-of-53-year-career 1 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 More retirement news. Not today, but come Wednesday, April 23rd, Chief Meteorologist John Bernier will have his last day at WRIC-TV after 41 years. Kept a secret since last September, the news was announced today during the 5pm news. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH4T6gAv3xt/?igsh=YmQxenZoaXI4c282 1 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3942 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) Lee Peck is now one of the morning anchors at WALA in Mobile. He was an early evening anchor before, and filled in as primary anchor after Byron Day's departure. Eric Reynolds is apparently still at the station, but his whereabouts are unknown. He was a longtime morning anchor at the station, even anchoring with his wife at one time. I'm hearing that it could be health-related, so I send my best wishes to him and his well-being. Edited April 1 by tyrannical bastard 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Just shy of 40 years at the station, Joe Schmit has announced his retirement from KSTP Television and April 30th is his last day. https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/joe-schmit-announces-retirement-as-kstp-sports-director/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJZd0dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcq9Gv1txQpVHa9POYDThbktvXC9u3jbkYKnFS39yWTwMf9RiMDBUlmqlg_aem_2iSJBf2bu5cKPdnCSf6mhA 1 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Well, I found more retirement news, but this happened yesterday (as of this post). WVEC's Mike Gooding said goodbye after 40 years there. https://www.13newsnow.com/article/life/people/reporter-mike-gooding-says-farewell-to-hampton-roads-after-40-year-career/291-04a6a389-5258-4f63-a481-51e3c01f5afb 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3942 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Jessica Foster has moved up from morning anchor to primary anchor at WJHG in Panama City, replacing the now-retired Neysa Wilkins. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1040227587922954&set=a.151923240086731 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 WPXI has finally found their replacement for Katherine Amenta in the morning... its Liz Kilmer, trading in evenings (mainly for WPGH at 6:30pm) for mornings. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1081912917078427&id=100057791871983 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) 40 years on Charlotte television. He joined when it was WPCQ and Odyssey Partners without local news being produced. Now it's WCNC and TEGNA with local news on. Its the anniversary of Larry Sprinkle at WCNC. This so happens to be his final week in the morning as he'll shift to do inspirational stories (since he's a forecaster, not an accredited meteorologist). Chris Mulcahy is taking over his spot. https://youtu.be/wpz5iZvpiBA?si=MYrB5lV_zTyoPr8X Edited April 3 by TheRolyPoly 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Found another ratings note... WOFL is getting those attractive demos (A25-54). #1 at 7am, 5 and 10pm. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ugcPost-7313668147201335297-M3KU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABqGw-0BrOQ_9csrv95OAtvM37gqLkE_dSc 1 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 2168 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 3 hours ago, TheRolyPoly said: Found another ratings note... WOFL is getting those attractive demos (A25-54). #1 at 7am, 5 and 10pm. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ugcPost-7313668147201335297-M3KU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAABqGw-0BrOQ_9csrv95OAtvM37gqLkE_dSc Good Day Orlando is fun and creative, happy to see it doing well. I'll have to watch more of the the 5 & 10 pm newscasts! 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 KSHB 41 via Facebook. Is Gary Lezak coming back? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5569 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, TheRolyPoly said: KSHB 41 via Facebook. Is Gary Lezak coming back? Yes, but temporarily. Mornings, I believe, but it's because it's yet another Scripps station that can't/refuses to fill vacancies. 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmasters1 403 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) On 11/26/2024 at 3:12 PM, TheRolyPoly said: I saw him last at WPTV. Now, John Gerard is back on Miami television with WPLG, more likely as a fill in or a freelancer. Is this the same John Gerard who was billed as meteorologist on that one WATE Knoxville TV-6 Live Eyewitness News evening edition from 1986 on YouTube (Kim Simmons filled in for him)? Edited April 5 by bmasters1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 914 Posted Saturday at 07:10 PM Share Posted Saturday at 07:10 PM Josh Cozart is the new Chief Meteorologist for KOIN 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2395 Posted Saturday at 11:25 PM Share Posted Saturday at 11:25 PM 15 hours ago, bmasters1 said: Is this the same John Gerard who was billed as meteorologist on that one WATE Knoxville TV-6 Live Eyewitness News evening edition from 1986 on YouTube (Kim Simmons filled in for him)? Yes! 4 hours ago, MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie said: Josh Cozart is the new Chief Meteorologist for KOIN He deserves that recognition. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/524/#findComment-304876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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