Happy Friday to all those celebrating!
In this week’s edition of stories that we didn’t write for one reason or another, we see Byron Allen (pictured) is suing McDonald’s, claiming the company discriminates against black-owned businesses, and in the question “I guess?” news category, we see a group of presenters have been named on the list of sexiest presenters.
Let’s light this candle:
Evening reporter and multimedia journalist Hannah Lukewarm revealed his departure from CBS affiliate KENS in San Antonio. Here is the story. Jessica Kartalija announced last week on social media that she had joined the 6abc team in Philadelphia. In an Instagram post, she held a 6abc mug and captioned it as “finally ready to spill the tea,” saying she’ll see you on 6abc soon. Click here to find out more. It appears that Tegna is using the concept of speed dating to hire. FTVLive said Tegna was giving marketing executives they wasted 12 minutes to make the case for a new job as regional marketing director. Click here to learn more about Scott Jones. WCAU anchor Keith Jones tops the list of ‘sexiest’ local male news anchors. Here is the story. After nearly three years at ABC 13 Houston, anchor Jacob Rascon leaves the station. Rascon announced his departure on social networks on Monday with a farewell letter to his editorial colleagues. His last day on Channel 13 will be December 13 (notably Friday the 13th). Click here to find out more. Gender discrimination is still alive and well, but an Emmy-winning journalist Rachel Yonkunas is fighting back by suing NewsChannel 12 on Long Island, claiming it unfairly fired her. Here’s more. Allura Leggardweekend anchor at CNY Central, made a “bittersweet” announcement on Sunday that she was leaving the TV station after three and a half years there. Friday will be his last day. Click here for history. KCAU 9 News said it was sorry to announce tonight’s anchor Sophie Erber left the station. Sophie accepted a position as an anchor in Colorado Springs. His last day at KCAU 9 was Thanksgiving Day, November 28. Here’s more. WZZM Chief Meteorologist George D. Lessens wrote a farewell letter to the station’s viewers in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Click here to read it. Investigative journalist Joel Grover leaves NBCLA after 22 years. Click here to find out more. From the Hollywood Reporter: McDonald’s will face trial over accusations of discrimination against black-owned media companies. U.S. District Judge Fernando Olguin ruled that McDonald’s may have violated civil rights laws by relegating Byron Allenat meager advertising levels specifically reserved for companies that produce content aimed at black audiences. A KPRC reporter and photojournalist were attacked while reporting on a used car lot in Pasadena, Texas. Click here to read about it.
