BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – WBRC FOX6 News Anchor/Reporter Janet Hall is stepping away from the anchor desk this summer after 40 years delivering the news to viewers throughout the Birmingham area.
Where did Toi Thornton go?
Toi is thrilled to join the WBRC FOX6 News team as the Traffic Anchor for Good Day Alabama.
Why did Karen Church get fired?
The station put forward a legitimate rationale for firing her — she incorrectly reported that a city council member was in jail, Judge Cornelius said. “WBRC contends it terminated Church — who had a history of performance issues documented by warnings and her performance reviews — due to on-air errors,” the judge said.
Who left WBRC?
WBRC Fox 6 in Birmingham bid farewell on Friday its longtime chief meteorologist J-P Dice. Dice is leaving the station to become a corporate pilot. The station tweeted Dice best wishes on his final day.
Who is the new weather girl on WBRC?
Lauren Linahan
Lauren Linahan joined the WBRC First Alert Weather Team in November 2021 as the new Weekend Evening Meteorologist, replacing Wes Wyatt after he was promoted to Chief Meteorologist.
Where is Jill Gilardi now?
Jill Gilardi has joined the WFSB evening team as the weekend meteorologist after nine years of working in Alabama. Gilardi made the announcement Wednesday on Twitter and on Facebook, writing, “For the last 18 years of my career, it’s always been 2 planes ✈️ to get to my family…but now it’s just a 2 hour drive!”
What is JP Dice doing now?
Dice joined WBRC as chief meteorologist in August 2008—and left the station in 2021 to become a full-time corporate pilot, flying a Gulfstream IV.
Did James Spann retire?
He currently works for WBMA-LD (ABC 33/40), Birmingham’s ABC affiliate. Spann has worked in the field since 1978.
James Max Spann Jr.
| James Spann | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Employer | WBMA-LD (ABC 33/40) |
| Spouse | Karen Spann (m. 1981) |
Did Janet Hall retire?
Gaston. “There will certainly be a void when she’s gone, but her legacy of hard work, empathy for our audiences, high journalistic standards and kind nature will live on. We wish Janet and her wonderful family nothing but the best in retirement,” said Gaston.
Where is Wes Wyatt now?
Wes is the Chief Meteorologist for WBRC FOX6 News. He joined WBRC in 2010 and prior to becoming Chief Meteorologist, served as Weekend Evening Meteorologist and Severe Weather Analyst. Wes is from Tuscaloosa, so he’s no stranger to Alabama’s changing weather.
What happened to John Huddleston Wbrc?
John is leaving WBRC FOX6 News for the opportunity to lead communications for the Jefferson County Schools system. We will miss him bunches, but we know he’ll be terrific in his new role. Congrats! ?? P.S. We’re keeping Clare.
Where is Henry Rothenberg from?
Memphis
Born and raised in Memphis, Henry is no stranger to the ever-changing weather of the Mid-South having experienced everything from Ice Storm 94 to the Super Tuesday tornado outbreak in February 2008. Believe it or not, Henry was terrified of thunderstorms until he was seven years old.
Is Steve Crocker still at Fox 6?
Steve Crocker co-anchors the 6 and 9pm newscasts at WBRC FOX6 News.
Why did J-P Dice come back to Fox 6?
“J-P is a tremendous asset to our community, and his familiarity with the market and our viewers is one of the many reasons why joining forces again was an easy decision,” said WBRC Vice President and General Manager, Collin R. Gaston.
Does J-P Dice have any children?
He also became the first meteorologist in Alabama to earn the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from the AMS. While in Huntsville, Dice also married and had a son.
Is J-P Dice married?
WBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice sits down with his wife, Aliece Dice, to find out what it’s like being married to a meteorologist.
Who is the best meteorologist in Alabama?
James SpannChief Meteorologist
In all, James has been a television weather anchor for 44 years. James has received the two highest awards in the nation for a broadcast meteorologist. One is national “Broadcaster of the Year” by the National Weather Association.
Where is Evan Chickvara from?
Kennesaw Georgia
Meteorologist Evan Chickvara is originally from Kennesaw Georgia. His fear of weather drove him to learn more about meteorology and ultimately pursue a degree as a Broadcast Meteorologist at Mississippi State University where he graduated from in 2014.
Who is Taylor Sarallo?
Taylor was born in Plano, TX and raised in Georgia where she grew up fascinated with the weather. She first decided to become a meteorologist in the third grade after a fear of storms turned into a passion for the weather.
Who is Janet Hall’s husband?
Award-winning news anchor Janet Hall O’Neil and her husband Frank O’Neil have generously funded an endowed faculty position in the College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS).
How old is Wes White?
Assistant coach Wes White, the father of head coach Jackson White, passed away suddenly on Thursday at the age of 59 after suffering a heart attack on the golf course.