// pattern, adding to the array. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" _taboola.push({flush: true}); Copyright 2023. Two broadcasters at KATV, Channel 7, in Little Rock apologized Wednesday for their insensitive actions the previous month. EXCLUSIVE Home win! While the reporters were suspended, Nick Genty, the station's longtime news director, was fired, according to The Post. The controversial segment came weeks after KATV executives responded to an employee's report of a Mammy doll - a racist caricature of a black woman - hanging in a cubicle shared by photographers and reporters. Dorothy Tucker, president of the National Association of Black Journalists, tweeted that she had asked Seabers and Labbe about the doll in their meeting, and noted that the station employs more than 40 people, only eight of whom are black. Jack Dorsey says Elon Musk is NOT the best person to run Twitter and claims it 'all went south' for the 'Woke' Google bosses ban staff from using terms including 'man hours', 'you guys', 'blacklist' and 'chubby' Police fraud investigation into SNP 'probing whereabouts of 400,000 bequeathed in people's wills'. This incident has taught me to be more aware of cliches and stereotypes and the damage they can cause. They promise to investigate past and current racist complaints and reform the culture @KATVNews.. @nabj @NABJBroadcastTF pic.twitter.com/abzU4Phoke, Ken Lemon (@kennabjvpbcast) September 19, 2021. And I will work to regain your trust.. May went first, and said the following: First, I want to. I apologize deeply for my actions. On the heels of Amanda Jaeger's declaration that she was leaving KTHV's early-morning anchor slot for a senior job at Walmart Inc., KATV morning anchor Alyson Courtney has announced that she is leaving Channel 7 to help her two daughters with acting opportunities. The souring situation quickly led to speculation Mane could be a one and done in Bavaria. And moving forward, we promise we will.. "I want to take a moment to apologize and be accountable for a terrible decision. The two faced backlash from local activists for the stunt and one of the parent stations execs issued an apology. KATV announces new Daybreak morning team | KATV Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" May launched his journalism career at KATV in 1993 as a general assignment reporter, before being promoted to an anchor, and Brandt had been with the station since 1997 - serving as an on-air meteorologist for more than 20 years, according to the station's website. According to reports, Man Utd have a 'secret weapon' who could boost their hopes of beating Real Madrid in the race to sign Jude Bellingham. It was insensitive, it was objectionable, I apologize deeply for my actions, and I will work to regain your trust.. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox, Technical Audio Producer (Part-Time Contract). ", "We apologize to all viewers who were rightfully offended by the segment and we promise to enact and enforce new measures to prevent future incidents from occurring," Seabers continued. Actor also talked about how his first wife, Kate Spath-Tucci, had died from the disease. Seabers responded that he'd had "some deep water to wade through" but that the KATV situation had been addressed at "the highest levels of our company.". Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; Sane was left with a bloodied lip and Mane was subsequently suspended for Bayerns clash with Hoffenheim and fined roughly500,000. Gentry has spent the past 10 plus years as News Director of the station and this all happened under his watch. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). KATV News Director Nick Genty was fired from his position, Sinclair Broadcast Group confirmed Friday. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" All rights reserved. Still Suspended in Little Rock FTVLive Its fair to say Manes first season in Germany has not gone to plan. Attempts to reach Genty by regular phone and email channels failed. showQuotation(); Little Rock Station | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KATV Roberto Firmino will leave as a free agent at seasons end, though Mohamed Salah is under contract until 2025. Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; And on a newscast like this one. At the time, she wheeled a light blue carry-on suitcase while dressed in black leggings, a hoodie, boots and a tan coat with her hair pulled back. 40+ employees, only 8 Blacks. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. DailyMail.com has reached out to May and Brandt for comment.