Knoxville’s First Black Anchor Edye Ellis Dies

Former WBIR anchor Edye Ellis has died. She was 81. Her cousin, Robert Collins, told the Knoxville, Tennessee NBC affiliate that everyone who met her “should be assured she was genuine. She loved people, animals, and plants, and was just a lovely person,” he said. “Heaven will be a better place because of her.” Edye…

E.W. Scripps Begins Layoffs at Its Local Stations

E.W. Scripps is laying off staff at many of its local stations. Scripps owns and operates more than 60 stations in over 40 markets. Staffers were told on Monday. The station group also said open positions would not be filled. We asked the station group about which stations were affected and how many people lost…

Gen Z Is More Worried About AI Taking Their Jobs Than You Might Think, According to New Study

It turns out that Gen Z is often just as anxious about artificial intelligence booting them from a job as many other people. One of the most common assumptions made in corporate America over the last quarter century is that “digital natives”–a term coined by educator Marc Prensky in 2001–are inherently comfortable with digital technology….

From Burger King to Bumble, These Brands are Currently Without a CMO

There is always activity in the chief marketing executive (CMO) role, and some big moves have been made over the last 12 months. Where OpenAI hired its first marketing chief, other brands such as Starbucks, Adobe, and McDonald’s said goodbye to execs and either promoted or welcomed new ones in their place. There have also…

Top 65 Home Trends in March – From Ultra-Stylish Scent Diffusers to Rooftop Terrace Tiny Homes (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The products spotlighted in the March 2025 home round-up focus on delivering unparalleled comfort to one’s residence. In the bedding section, many brands focus on elevating the sleeping experience….

Top 65 Home Trends in March – From Ultra-Stylish Scent Diffusers to Rooftop Terrace Tiny Homes (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The products spotlighted in the March 2025 home round-up focus on delivering unparalleled comfort to one’s residence. In the bedding section, many brands focus on elevating the sleeping experience….

Alabama Man Allegedly Murders Wife Then Asks Local Station for Help Finding Her

A man who called Dothan, Alabama ABC affiliate WHDN looking for help in finding his missing wife is now accused of her murder. Stephen Craig Miller, Sr., 64, has been charged with murder after the body of his wife Gloria was found in a dry creek bed. In a release, Dothan Police said Miller, Sr….

Alabama Man Allegedly Murders Wife Then Asks Local Station for Help Finding Her

A man who called Dothan, Alabama ABC affiliate WHDN looking for help in finding his missing wife is now accused of her murder. Stephen Craig Miller, Sr., 64, has been charged with murder after the body of his wife Gloria was found in a dry creek bed. In a release, Dothan Police said Miller, Sr….

Cracker Barrel Shakes Up Agency Roster Amid Brand Refresh

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store named three new agencies of record on Monday: Blue Engine, Prophet, and Viral Nation. Communications firm Blue Engine will be Cracker Barrel’s AOR for public relations, experiential marketing, and partnerships. Prophet will work on Cracker Barrel’s brand marketing efforts, such as brand communication, restaurant redesigns, brand marketing campaigns, and a…

2025 Oscar Ratings Dip to 18.1 Million Viewers

Oscar voters may have loved Anora, but viewers at home still need to get to know her. Preliminary ratings for the 97th Oscars are in, and this year’s independent film-dominated show saw a 7% dip from 2024’s Barbenheimer barnburner. Per early Nielsen fast national ratings, the telecast brought in an average of 18.1 million total…

Veteran Anchor Darla Montgomery to Retire from KLFY

Longtime KLFY anchor and reporter Darla Montgomery is retiring after more than 33 years. The Opelousas native joined the Lafayette, Louisiana CBS station in 1992. The station said her career has “taken her across the world, from covering local and state elections to traveling with Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco to Canada in an effort to…

Oscars Draw 18 Million Viewers, an 8% Drop

The show was broadcast on ABC, as it has been for decades, but also streamed live on Hulu, where there were glitches.

WTMJ in Milwaukee to Launch Afternoon Lifestyle Show

WTMJ in Milwaukee is launching an afternoon magazine-style program called What’s Brewing Wisconsin. The show will be hosted by Morning Blend veteran Tiffany Ogle (pictured left) while Stephanie Brown (right), most recently a community reporter for TMJ4 News, will be the new show’s field correspondent and fill-in host. Ogle will also continue her co-hosting duties…

Oscars Draw 18 Million Viewers, an 8% Drop

The show was broadcast on ABC, as it has been for decades, but also streamed live on Hulu, where there were glitches.

Hall of Fame Coach Jimmy Johnson Announces Retirement From Fox NFL Sunday

After 31 years, Hall of Fame coach and studio analyst Jimmy Johnson revealed that he is retiring from Fox NFL Sunday. Johnson, 81, made the announcement on Fox Sports 1’s The Herd With Colin Cowherd on March 3. “As you know, probably the most fun I’ve ever had in my career–and that’s counting Super Bowls…

Oscars Draw 18 Million Viewers

That was an 8 percent drop from last year. The show was broadcast on ABC, as it has been for decades, but also streamed live on Hulu, where there were glitches.

Here’s How to Watch Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address

On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump is set to deliver his fifth State of the Union speech and the first address of his second term. In the nearly seven weeks since returning to the Oval Office, Trump’s administration has constantly been in the news as he has sought to implement his agenda. With Elon Musk’s…

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Steps Down After Board Investigation

Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen is no longer in stock at Kroger, as the supermarket chain announced his resignation Monday following an investigation into his conduct by the company’s board of directors. Kroger would not offer specifics, only saying that McMullen’s activity was inconsistent with its policy on business ethics but unrelated to the business…

Inside a Celebration of The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham

A premiere for a documentary about Katharine Graham, the longtime publisher, had people talking about changes at the paper, and in Washington.

Inside a Celebration of The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham

A premiere for a documentary about Katharine Graham, the longtime publisher, had people talking about changes at the paper, and in Washington.