Mel Showers
Mel Showers | |
|---|---|
| Born | Melvin J. Showers |
| Education | Central High School, Mobile, AL, Military Intelligence Academy, Bishop State Community College, Career Academy of Broadcasting, University of South Alabama |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1969–present |
Melvin J. Showers is an American journalist and news presenter. He is best known for his work at WKRG-TV in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama, where he has served as a member of its team since 1969, and as lead news anchor since 1980.
Life and career
Showers was born on the north side of Mobile, Alabama. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force, where he served as a Military Intelligence Analyst in the Far East, Middle East, and other territories.
He joined the news team at local station WKRG-TV in 1969, where he first worked as a reporter covering the police, the school board, and local government. He was, according to the Lagniappe, often the first individual on the scene of large news stories.[1] By 1980, he transitioned into the station's lead anchor chair, a position he has continued to hold.[2]
Personal life
Showers was married to Linda Reed Showers from 1968 until her death in 2012.[3]
Education
- Central High School, Mobile, AL
- Military Intelligence Academy, San Angelo, TX
- Bishop State Community College, Mobile, AL
- Career Academy of Broadcasting, Houston, TX
- University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Awards and recognition
Showers was inducted into Alabama’s Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2015.[2]
External links
References
- ^ "The 2013 Nappie Awards – Lagniappe readers choose their favorite bay area amenties". Lagniappe. July 24, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- ^ a b "Mel Showers Named to Alabama Broadcasters Hall of Fame". WKRG-TV. July 3, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- ^ "Linda Reed Showers Obituary". Press-Register. AL.com. February 3, 2012.