According to the Ogle Mole rumor mill, Eli was apparently let go from KFOR due to the struggles he had segueing to commercial breaks, the pools of sweat that would accumulate over his eyebrows during the weather, and an off-air confrontation he once had with Brent Skarky over who left the toilet seat up in the handicap bathroom. Chappell is 29 years old. Lacey went with the "This is not a goodbye, but rather a 'see you later?'" Static.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; KFOR Anchor/Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. Okay, I may have dreamed some of that up. According to contract documents, she is receiving $92,000 in annual salary in the third year of a three-year contract, which expires June 15, 2004. The move went down yesterday afternoon when, according to sources, KFOR management simply called Meg into the officeand told her "they no longer need her services.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Hackett went on to say that the country's demographics are changing and there is no excuse not to be aware of the kind of comments that can be hurtful to minorities. I love Oklahoma City. I grew up with Bella Rita Shaw in Lawton.She is now 51 years old. According to the account, one of the texts including a station issued headshot that West reportedly sent with the words, "I am Hard.". Prior to joining INTEGRIS Health, Chappell worked at KFOR Oklahomas News 4 as a news anchor and reporter for three years and two months. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; From an employment perspective, the most damagingscreenshot isthisselfie (and the accompanying text) that Lance sent from the KFOR set: Okay, I edited outthat last bit of text. She anchored the news like an Edmond housewife who had one too many Bud Light Limes at happy hour. To our loving and generous viewers, be curious. _taboola.push({flush: true}); WebOKLAHOMA WEATHER RADAR Ali Meyer/KFOR Ali Meyer joined News 4 in July of 2000. Lemon was fired after anchoring the show on Monday. It was my decision to resign in hopes of avoiding any additional glare on the station in which I invested a wonderful 23 years. Hopefully this is all there is to see here. Jacklyn Chappell is a preeminent American former journalist and specialist. Apparently, there is no available printed document or any given source stating whether she has any children. WebKfor news anchor fired July 19, 2018 / Scott Jones KFOR Anchor /Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. Tammy Payne, a KFOR-4 news anchor and reporter, has filed a lawsuit against the television station, claiming the noncompete clause in her employment contract is invalid and unlawful. Yeah, it's one of OKCs most famous urban legends. 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The back and forth battle two, Its a dream come true, Relatives talk about Jim, St. Anthony Hospital employee Pays It Forward, Walk to End Alzheimers: Oklahoma couple facing diagnosis, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. On the outside, everything was going great for Hines at KFOR. I know it was wrong and I am so sorry," she said tearfully on air. Giving love a voice through storytelling lights me up! This week is bittersweet. I would also appreciate everyones prayers and privacy as I focus on family and mending the broken trust I have created.. Ali has been nominated more than 40 times for the prestigious regional Emmy award. Here's the text of Lacey's obligatory social media post about the news. Love will discuss how the travel stops and stores got started, the difference between the two and annual sales at both. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Gov. Sure, he could be tough as nails when the situation called for it, but there was this gentleness about him. Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" The move went down yesterday afternoon when, according to sources, KFOR management simply called Meg into the office and told her "they no longer need her services." It's making the illustrious 2013 class of the OCCC Alumni Hall of Fame!!! Ali was part of the team that covered the Timothy McVeigh execution in Terre Haute, Indiana. We wish"Danger"the best in his effort to move on and repairthe broken trust he created. It was a shock, and honor to be tapped to fill Brad Edwards legendary shoes, a post Ive proudly held for 13 years. She was born on September 10, 1993, in Edmond, Oklahoma, United States. The rest is history!. "We have to understand the stereotypes, we have to understand each others background and the words that hurt," he said. Meg was a KFOR institution. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. Recreational marijuana failed now what? Highlighting the Oklahoma community and all it has to offer has been my proudest career achievement by far. LOUIS - A former reporter who was fired for fabricating sources was arrested Friday and accused of making some of the bomb threats against Jewish institutions that have so rattled Jews recently. But House Democrats criticize the speaker for putting forth a bill they say is dead on arrival. Who will Linda Cavanaugh send out to fetch her Starbucks? Later, Chappell matriculated at Oklahoma State University in 2012 where she graduated in honor with Gamma Phi Beta. If I have had even a sliver of impact on their lives or the trajectory of their lives thats the greatest gift you could ever give me.. I love Oklahoma City. She has managed to accumulate good affluence in her career for quite some time now. Chappell also pursued Mass Communication at the University of Central Oklahoma and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2017. Let's just say Lance felt like a huge slab of granite. Here, Chappell serves as a marketing and communications specialist. var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! OKLAHOMA CITY News 4 journalist Scott Hines is retiring from his career in local television news. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" Glad to finally find an OKC board on this kind of topic! Who knows! While in college, he traveled to California for internships at E entertainment and Fox Sports Network. I dont know how much longer youre going to be around.. That sucks, because I always thought that was part of Meg's charm. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, eating, bowling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. Some of Scotts most memorable reporting was when he was trying to get answers from people who had skirted the law, cheated the system, lied to their customers and taken advantage of people. Quotation [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" If you have seen Jerry Adams in the last couple of years, he is emaciated and shrunken as a result of many years of serious drug and alcohol problems. Lacey's proudest career achievement isn't "Highlighting the Oklahoma community." An Oklahoma City morning news anchor delivered a tearful apology to her black co-anchor after she said in a previous segment that he looked like a gorilla. All the answers are in your heart. Texas news anchor Dan Thomas was recently fired from his position for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 despite having a medical exemption. Ive made lifelong friends at KFOR and KAUT. They learned quickly that theres no use running from Scott Hines. 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Of course this was an embarrassing moment for West, but should he really been asked to resign? I'm sure it's the same for former Tulsa reporters and anchors now in Oklahoma City. We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network that KFOR Channel 4 has parted ways with long-time news anchor, reporter and TLO regular Meg Alexander. Of course, fate often has a different plan for us. In Your Corner represents connection, community, service, taking care of our neighbors, creating more positivity in the world, loving one another, and speaking up for those who arent able to speak for themselves. Today's non-award-winning TLO conduct is presented by the Grand Spa @ Grand Casino & Resort. Although some have said the decision has been "a long time coming," this is surprising news. Have fun. Thus, she relishes and commemorates her birthday on September 10 each and every year. I consensually exchanged inappropriate messages with one woman. I'd recommend reading it while listening to The Beatles' "Golden Slumbers" medley: I am coming up on my seven year anniversary at KFOR. . Contact I got into news to help people, and this next opportunity will allow me to continue that path. In 2010 Joleen was nominated for a Heartland Emmy for breaking news tornado coverage. Hines family was living in Edmond, Okla., in 2004. Joleen ran her first full marathon in April 2012, completing the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and has run countless half marathons across Oklahoma. bans gender transition surgery, hormones for, Lawmakers get their chance to question Supt. Basically, they got rid of Meg Alexander for being Meg Alexander. The move went down yesterday afternoon when, according to sources, KFOR management simply called Meg into the office and told her "they no longer need her services." You can connect the dots. When we lost Brad (Edwards), we not only lost the best consumer reporter in the state, we lost a great person, said KFORs Kevin Ogle. // To add more quotations, continue with the Many people think that Slocum's rival Jerry Adams, who was bumped from weekday newscast to make room for Slocum, initiated the wild tales. Sure, I might be putting down my reporters notebook, but my thirst for truth and connection has never been more lit. "And I want you to know I understand how much I hurt you out there and how much I hurt you," she said while turning to Hackett. I remember someone writing about this now. There was a company called Weatherscan, actually founded by Gary England that housed some familiar names such as Merrill Teller, Rick Tasetano and Paul Bouchreau. Us @2023 FTVLive LLC Not cool! Heres the thing about Scott Hines, most people at home have no idea how much time he spends helping people off-camera, said KFORs Ali Meyer. Looking back, I can see all of the hundreds of people weve helped, said Hines. For those that were not here or did not hear about it, what was the "Mathis Brothers fiasco?" Hines historic career, however, got off to a sleepy start on day two. I love you more than you will ever know. There, she worked from September 2016 to November 2017. Joseph The Twitter account (now gone) named "JustaGirl35 tagged @KFOR with several screenshots showing salacious private messages that they claim West exchanged with a woman via social media. 17h 17 hours ago KFOR IN #OKC FIRED THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HONEST ABOUT ITS BROADCAST [ @newsmommy ]. You can try refreshing the page, and if youre still having problems, just try again later. Three months later, Joleen landed her first on-air job as a morning anchor at KAUZ-TV in Wichita Falls, TX during her senior year of college at Cameron University where she was involved in the Honors Program. At that point in my life I was in a really bad place, Hines remembers. We'd chat in the lobby about new local bands, how to get Brent Skarky to stop eating paste, and exchange theories as to why Ferris O'Brien always cuts the sleeves off his t-shirts. *Scroll down for a special message from Scott*. What a wild, wonderful, and at times unpredictable ride it has been. She is currently engaged. Play more. Joleen is also a member of the Downtown Club of Oklahoma City and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. She started her journalism career in Oklahoma City where Chappell worked as a promotions assistant at Tyler Media. Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; KFOR's Lacey Lett announced yesterday that she's leaving KFOR at the end of this month after she following years of pent-up frustration snapped and violently beat Lucas Ross over the head with a banjo and kazoo. He was not fired by 9. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, eating, bowling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. I cant do this!'. I am in awe of peoples life stories, not only the beauty and the joys, but the tragedies and the pain. Ali spent months after the deadly Moore tornado working on investigative news stories highlighting the lack of tornado saferooms in Oklahoma schools. The Twitter account (now gone) named "JustaGirl35 tagged @KFOR with several screenshots showing salacious private messages that they claim West exchanged with a woman via social media. The tweets from JustaGirl35 which may also be one of Kevin Durant's burner accounts were sent at 10:20am. I am not saying its true its just what I heard. I am forever grateful for the special connection we shared, and still share to this day. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. She anchors the News 4 Morning Show and files special reports for the 10 p.m. news. What are we going to do without the hairstyles, the clothes and the slurryover-enunciation of basic words? On the second day on the job! said KFORs Marc Dillard. Not cool! She has run and cycled in events to benefit the Childrens Miracle Network and the American Diabetes Association. LOUIS - A former reporter who was fired for fabricating sources was arrested Friday and accused of making some of the bomb threats against Jewish institutions that have so rattled Jews recently. Change.org Uh oh. NO MORE @KFOR She is a woman of above-average stature. Oklahomans have had a front row seat, watching a young news reporter grow into a consumer champion. He's laid back, approachable well, probably too approachable andseems like a nice guy. The KFOR newsroom was brighter and the Oklahoma City metro was safer because of the tenacity and heartfelt work of the In Your Corner team under the leadership of Scott Hines. FIRED IMMEDIATELY?? I wanted to prove myself at that time.. Anyway, we wish Lacey the best of luck at Goodwill. Ali has been honored by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters, the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Oklahoma Associated Press and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for her journalistic integrity. By late afternoon, just before 2:00pm, word began totrickle out via the Ogle Mole Network that West had resigned. WebST. KFOR weatherman. Parents like Nelms say []. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! "I want you all to know from the bottom of my heart, I apologize for what I said. THANK YOU for letting me come into your home and for all of your support over these last seven years! // Do not change anything below this line Okay, I may have dreamed some of that up. "Theres no doubt about that.". It's what made her more fun to watch than Robin Marsh. Lemon was fired after anchoring the show on Monday. I was very proud of Scott and I know Brad would be too; to know that he stepped into that role and did it so well, said Ballard. Thankfully, things turned around quick for young Hines. However, she has not uttered salient intel with regard to her devoted father or whether she has any siblings. When Alis not chasing news stories, she is focused on her family. Lance West resigns from KFOR over sexting controversy! vBulletin, Copyright 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. I was scared. That was the beginning of her television career after she walked in off the street one day and made herself an intern. WebBrya Berry Reporter Tara Blume Anchor/Reporter Aaron Brackett Meteorologist Austin Breasette Reporter Brian Brinkley Sports Director Dylan Buckingham Sports Nick Camper Reporter Joleen Chaney Ancho Ali has earned nine regional Emmy Awards for her investigative and long-form reporting work. I was done with television news. Here's anemail that KFOR News Director Carlton Houston sent tothe station's staff addressingthe news: I just don't know what to think about this. I just wanted to do a good job, said Hines. Adam currently works at KFOR-TV as a consumer reporter. He was able to retrieve one of those tapes. He criticized network management for not breaking the news to him in person, but CNN disputed that in a dueling tweet. Ali scoured the eastern half of Texas, following emergency crews as they collected pieces of debris from the Columbia Shuttle disaster. Patrick is the founder, editor and publisher of The Lost Ogle. Jacklyn Chappell Age But in my mind I thought maybe I could manage an Abercrombie and Fitch store. Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. Quotation[3] = "'The TV Blogger who broke the news.' - Gawker"; She is a 29-year-old preeminent American former journalist and specialist working at INTEGRIS Health as a marketing and communications specialist since January 2022. WebST. I think she'd be great in that role. KFOR spokeswoman Luanne Stuart said the station would not comment about personnel matters. On May the 22nd in North Charleston, South Carolina, it is time to make the final step, Scott told supporters in Charleston, S.C. Please tell your friends, be []. Besides, she often uploads appealing pictures of her parents on her Instagram account. Thanks to some open records weve obtained via The Ogle Mole Network, we were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at how Ryan Walterss PR team tried to score him a speaking gig in DC at CPAC, and their efforts to get Oklahoma taxpayers to front the bill. He was not fired by 5, he left to become a marketing manager and ad man for Jim Glover Dodge. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" With her Goodwill connection, maybe KFOR will let her resuscitate Trash or Treasure. Two years after Hines started working at KFOR, News 4 lost a legend. 0:41. I haven't seen him lately. February 13, 2017. KFOR Anchor/Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. Hines delivered his reports with heart and with stamina, regularly going after scammers accused of taking advantage of Oklahomans. WebOKLAHOMA WEATHER RADAR Ali Meyer/KFOR Ali Meyer joined News 4 in July of 2000. IE 11 is not supported. if(window.ImageLoader) window.ImageLoader.bootstrap({}, document);Squarespace.afterBodyLoad(Y). This did not involve any colleague at KFOR. He criticized network management for not breaking the news to him in person, but CNN disputed that in a dueling tweet. TLO'shad laughs at his expense over the years, and he's always took it in stride. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) teased an announcement for May 22 during a town hall on Sunday, widely speculated to be the official launch of his presidential campaign. var Q = Quotation.length; Juan Thompson, 31, was charged with one count of cyber-stalking for making at least eight threats as It wasnt until she emerged from the studio at the end of the segment and her husbands death was confirmed that she broke down, reports the New York Post. Facebook Lance West resigns from KFOR over sexting controversy! If that is the case, then a lot of people working in TV news should be out of work. 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