Authorities in Louisiana are investigating whether the gunman who shot and killed three officers and wounded three others had any help. But authorities believe that Gavin Long was the lone shooter in yesterday's morning's assault. The deaths of the Baton Rouge officers and a sheriff's deputy followed the shooting deaths of five Dallas officers and the deaths of black men by police. Former WVAS reporter, Scottie Hunter is now working at a television station in Baton Rouge where is is immersed in covering the turbulent string of event in that city. Here in Montgomery, there have been efforts to promote unity between the community and police, there have also been prayer vigils and prayer services.
Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.