Odds and ends

I am so far behind and I’ve got to hustle if I’m ever going to catch up. I had planned to check out WHBQ’s new News Set which I hear looks pretty good. I had planned to tune in to WREG to see how CB and RR look after a week. I [...]

Would I go to Iraq to cover the war?

I’ve thought about that on a number of occasions since the conflict began there. The severe injuries sustained by “World News Tonight” co-anchor Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt brought that back to mind. According to ABC News, they remain in stable but serious condition following surgery at a U.S. military hospital [...]

Did the world come to an end down on the river?

I TIVOed last Monday night’s news at 10 o’clock from down on the river to see what some say is the end of the world, as we know it. Former WHBQ anchor Claudia Barr began her stint (however long that will be) on the anchor desk. She was introduced and then they were [...]

I’m back

Thanks for keeping my family and me in your thoughts and prayers following the death of my father last week. It was a comfort to know so many people cared enough to post, call and write.I cannot thank you enough.
Regards
Joe Larkins

A Great Man Died Today

I was planning to post on this blog about the arrival of the interim anchor down on the river. Then something important occurred which put that particular incident in perspective. That’s why I’m posting the following instead. I don’t know when I will be back. Stay safe everybody.

A [...]

The Second Coming

Wow, I haven’t seen anything that has generated blog traffic like the announcement that Claudia Barr will occupy the anchor chair at 3 starting tonight. I’m surprised that some announcement hasn’t been made in the Commercial Appeal about this to drum up interest among viewers. I don’t think I’ve missed seeing it. [...]

A High State of Pissivity: Chapter 2

Before I get into this, I don’t want you to think I’m picking on the folks down on the river. It just happens to be where the action is right now.Apparently the feeling of discontent I mentioned in an earlier post is greater than I was first led to believe down on the river. [...]

Nice digs at the station on Union Avenue

There’s nothing like stepping into somebody’s newsroom to start the rumor mill. I had been curious about the upgraded facilities at AN5 since Peggy first posted on them last year. I was in the building on business and was given the opportunity for a tour. I couldn’t resist. I will admit, [...]

A High State of PISSIVITY

That’s what I’m hearing is the condition of a few folks down on the river these days after the announcement earlier this week that former WHBQ anchor Claudia Barr will be filling in on the anchor desk starting next Monday.
While the lovely Ms. Barr brings her well-known name to the river (as did Jim [...]

Okay, now I’m stuck with a loaf of bread and gallon of milk.

I saw snowflakes falling and the first thought that flashed through my mind was: It’s WEATHERGASM time! I was planning to tune in to the local snooze to see how this weather event was being treated but a phone call concerning family matters derailed my train of thought. Did anybody cover the salt [...]