Monday, May 21 2012 10:07 PM EDT2012-05-22 02:07:26 GMT
One person was injured, families are being evacuated and US 190 is shut down at Bueche Road between Port Allen and Erwinville due to a chemical fire.More >>
One person was injured, families were evacuated and US 190 is shut down at Bueche Road between Port Allen and Erwinville due to a chemical fire.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 7:15 AM EDT2012-05-21 11:15:03 GMT
The Louisiana State Police is investigating a deadly crash involving an ATV and a pickup. A 39-year-old man and 7-year-old boy were killed in the accident.More >>
The Louisiana State Police is investigating a deadly crash involving an ATV and a pickup. A 39-year-old man and 7-year-old boy were killed in the accident. More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 10:10 AM EDT2012-05-21 14:10:07 GMT
(WMC-TV) – Facebook is apologizing to the mother who was temporarily banned from posting photos to the popular social networking site. Heather Walker spoke with Action News 5 after she was temporarilyMore >>
Facebook is apologizing to the mother who was temporarily banned from posting photos to the popular social networking site.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:06:35 GMT
(RNN) - A Cartersville, GA, man has become the third case of necrotizing fasciitis to make headlines in recent weeks, coming just weeks after a 24-year-old Georgia woman lost her foot and both handsMore >>
A Georgia man has become the third case of necrotizing fasciitis to make headlines in recent weeks, just as two women are being treated for the condition in southern hospitals.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:29 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:29:22 GMT
George Sells, who joined WAFB-TV in 1988 as an evening news anchor, will retire Thursday, May 31, 2012, the station announced Monday. Known for his professionalism, experience, and dedication, Sells madeMore >>
George Sells, who joined WAFB-TV in 1988 as an evening news anchor, will retire Thursday, May 31, 2012, the station announced Monday.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 6:20 AM EDT2012-05-21 10:20:30 GMT
The WAFB Drive the Future benefit for Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital ended the fundraiser Thursday evening with five winners who each won a Lexus vehicle. The winners are: Patrick Guidry ofMore >>
The WAFB Driving the Future benefit for Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital ended the fundraiser Thursday evening with five winners who each won a Lexus vehicle.More >>
The father of a young Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating bacteria says his daughter is now breathing on her own.More >>
A young Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating disease is now able to breathe on her own, a milestone that sent the family's spirits soaring, her father said Monday.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 4:45 PM EDT2012-05-20 20:45:17 GMT
State police say a 51-year-old Mississippi woman has been charged in the death of a 42-year-old woman she struck in her pickup truck when she drove down the wrong lanes on Interstate 59. State policeMore >>
State police say a 51-year-old Mississippi woman has been charged in the death of a 42-year-old woman she struck in her pickup truck when she drove down the wrong lanes on Interstate 59. More >>
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Birthplace: Beaumont, Texas
Arrived in Baton Rouge: August, 1979
Broadcast Career: You may remember Johnny from his 17 years on the radio at WFMF 102.5 FM here in Baton Rouge (1979 thru 1996). He was "Johnny A". He also did a short morning stint with Randy Rice on Eagle 98.1 prior to Walton & Johnson as well as some fill-in work on New Orleans radio.
Education: Graduated from Beaumont Charlston Pollard High School; Attended one semester at Lamar University in Beaumont (The Lamar Cardnals), then finished in Marketing at LSU - Baton Rouge.
Hobbies: Flying (private pilot); Square Dance instructor/dancer; Public & Motivational Speaking; Volunteer Teaching with Junior Achievement; Salt-water fishing; Traveling; Convertibles
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