WVAS Local

By Tana Shealey, Reporting

November 5,2008 –
Dr. Howard Robinson is a Historian and Archivist for the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture at Alabama State University who believes the historical aspect of the election will resonate for quite while ,especially in the South.

By Tana Shealey, Reporting

November 4,2008 – Record voter turnout predicted for today's election cycle; so far,no reports of any major problems at the polls. The Secretary of State's Office predicts Alabama will break its old turnout record of 76 percent set in the 1992 presidential race.

By Tana Shealey

November 3,2008 –

By Tana Shealey

October 31,2008 – WVAS News is working on the following stories this hour:

In preparation for the election, the Secretary of State's Office is fielding calls about voter identification and squashing rumors concerning clothing that can be worn by voters.

Tri-County schools are making adjustments to their budgets after learning there will be a 25 percent shortfall in state funds supporting local schools.

By Tana Shealey

October 30,2008 – Our top story this hour:

Today is the deadline for getting your absentee ballot requests in to your local registrar's office if you want to vote in the upcoming election. Voter registration records in the state are being shattered; in Montgomery County, for example, between 15,000 and 20,000 new voter registration applications were submitted since January. Montgomery Elections Center spokesman,Trey Granger, says the requests for absentee ballots are increasing.

By Rachine Francis

10/28 SportsTalk

Rachine Francis

October 27,2008 – Topics include a review a Magic City Classic and the latest in ASU Track news

By Tana Shelaey, News Director

10/29 Newscast

Tana Shealey

October 29th – This is the 12pm Newscast from Tana Shealey, WVAS News Director

By Tana Shealey

October 28,2008 – WVAS News - Join WVAS for hourly news updates from National Public Radio, and state and local newscasts delivered by news anchors Melanie Hogan, Robb Taylor, and Tana Shealey at 6:00 a.m.,7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Our state and local sportscasts are brought to you at 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. weekdays by Rachine Francis.

Montgomery, AL – Among its many awards, the WVAS news team is being recognized as having the Best Regularly Scheduled Newscast 2009 by the Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association. Additionally, 90.7 Perspectives is being recognized by the Alabama Broadcasters Association as Best Talk Show,2009.

The WVAS news team includes:

Melanie Hogan, Reporter
Marcus Hyles, Senior News Correspondent
Robb Taylor, Part-time Reporter and Host of 90.7 Perspectives
Tana Shealey, News Director