WWL-TV Up On 33.2 And 40.2

September 2, 2005, 3:47 pm
Posted by James Spann in General Thoughts
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ABC 33/40 is now broadcasting WWL-TV in New Orleans on digital channels 33.2 and 40.2. We will announce cable channels as soon as we know later this evening... please scroll down for the post that explains this service to the thousands of refugees in Alabama; they will now be able to watch their local emergency coverage of the Kartrina disaster on TV here.

Our WWL-TV feed will is available on these cable systems:

Bright House (Birmingham) channel 632
Comcast (Tuscaloosa) channel 99 (beginning early Saturday morning)

American Red Cross is working on getting large screen TVs with digital tuners for the major shelters across this part of the state... WWL-TV will be received directly from our digital signals.
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Posted by Bill  
on September 2, 2005, 4:02 pm
As always 33/40 is on the cutting edge of broadcast journalism. You can also watch the live feed at WWLtv.com. The news anchors at WWLtv are doing an outstanding job bringing the unvarnished news and images out of New Orleans and other parrishes.


Bill

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Posted by Robert Buell  
on September 2, 2005, 5:16 pm
Just thought I'd offer a little tid-bit:

KFI-AM here in the Los Angeles area ran a fundraiser for hurricane victims between 3pm and 10pm on Thursday. Something like $250,000 was donated by 7pm. I hear they cleared $300,000 by 10pm, but haven't heard a final tally just yet.

--Rob
Upland, CA

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Posted by  
on September 2, 2005, 7:22 pm
James, u mentioned Comcast and Brighthouse, any word on if Charter will be able to participate in this?...

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Posted by   www
on September 2, 2005, 7:43 pm
Charter could if they want to. I'm anxious to see myself if Charter comes through.

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Posted by James Spann  
on September 2, 2005, 7:57 pm
We have made a request to Charter to provide this as a public service this afternoon... I do not think we have a repsonse yet from them.

Comcast and Bright House immediately gave us a positive response... we hope Charter follows along. This is a great public serive to our friends from Louisiana and Mississippi!

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Posted by   www
on September 2, 2005, 8:15 pm
What about CableOne in Anniston?

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Posted by   www
on September 2, 2005, 9:25 pm
I'll be surprised if Charter comes through with this. I'm sorry but I dont put alot of stock into Charter. Too big for their own good in my opinion but it's the only choice I have. :(

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Posted by  
on September 3, 2005, 8:42 am
James, what you are doing is a Godsend. Tell the folks at Charter to do the right thing, and help these people reconnect with their city.

I have always appreciated how your web updates have kept me informed on Alabama weather, while I've been out of state. These people need their local station to let them know what is happening. Kudos to you and 33/40 for doing this.

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