WIAT (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "WIAT" in English language version.

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Rogers, Patrick; Durocher, Debra (April 1998). "From Birmingham to the World—in a Minute". American Journalism Review. Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.

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Robinson, Carol (August 30, 2019). "Meteorologist Mark Prater pleads guilty to misdemeanor". AL.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

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Lafayette, Jon (December 18, 1997). "Birmingham's WBMG-TV cleans house with news staff". Electronic Media. p. 2.
Lafayette, Jon (February 9, 1998). "Alabama CBS affiliate tries spartan newscast". Electronic Media. p. 49.
Lafayette, Jon (February 16, 1998). "News guru whacks WIAT-TV". Electronic Media. pp. 32–33.
Lafayette, Jon (April 6, 1998). "Birmingham newscast gains from re-start". Electronic Media. p. 4.
Lafayette, Jon (November 9, 1998). "CBS affiliate's ratings grow by meters". Electronic Media. pp. 3–4.

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"Media General Completes Sale of Iowa, Alabama Stations to New Vision". Media General (Press release). June 26, 2006. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2012.

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Nicholson, Gilbert (April 12, 1999). "Legal woes plague CBS42". Birmingham Business Journal. Archived from the original on June 17, 2004. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
"Media General buying WVTM-NBC13, selling WIAT-CBS". Birmingham Business Journal. April 6, 2006. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
DeButts, Jimmy (September 7, 2008). "Sportscaster Winches sues Channel 42 over contract". Birmingham Business Journal. Archived from the original on May 29, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
O'Leary, A.J. (March 16, 2022). "Broadcast journalist, entrepreneur to leave CBS 42, focusing on new business venture". Birmingham Business Journal. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

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"Henry To Serve New Church". The Daily Times. Portsmouth, Ohio. June 29, 1984. p. 8. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

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Malone, Michael (May 7, 2012). "LIN Acquiring New Vision Stations for $330 Million". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
Malone, Michael (August 20, 2014). "Media General, LIN Divest Stations in Five Markets". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.

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Patane, Matthew (October 8, 2015). "Meredith, Media General stand by deal despite report". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved October 8, 2015.

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"FCC History Cards for WIAT" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
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Jordan, Turner (March 11, 1965). "Another TV channel for city approved". The Birmingham News. pp. 1, 4. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
Reeves, Garland (March 12, 1982). "WBMG changes its news format". The Birmingham News. p. 21D.

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"Media General Completes Sale of Iowa, Alabama Stations to New Vision". Media General (Press release). June 26, 2006. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2012.

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"Media General Completes Merger With LIN Media" (Press release). Media General. December 19, 2014. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.

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"Video Station Incorporated". Alabama Journal. Montgomery, Alabama. February 1, 1956. p. 11-A. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"TV concern applies for Channel 42". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. March 6, 1956. p. 1. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Thames, Roger (March 19, 1956). "The Thames line—WSGN seeks TV channel". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 24. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Thames, Roger (March 27, 1956). "The Thames line—UHF battle indicates something brewing in TV". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 19. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WSGN Withdraws TV Application". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. November 29, 1956. p. 37. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Thames, Roger (November 30, 1956). "New station here near? Well, something's up". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 50. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"FCC rejects proposal—Local TV station is denied permit to use Channel 4". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. Associated Press. July 10, 1959. p. 15. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Way Cleared For New TV Station Here: FCC Approves Ownership Change Of UHF Channel". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. March 11, 1965. p. 28. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Weaver, Emmett (June 24, 1965). "New UHF TV Station Aims At Fall Opening". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 26. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Here's Lineup Of Channel 42". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. October 16, 1965. p. Week-Ender 1. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Weaver, Emmett (October 19, 1965). "TV Notebook—Channel 42, Color Pep Up Programs". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 6. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Weaver, Emmett (January 13, 1966). "TV Notebook—Changes Continue On TV Picture". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 16. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Season Preview—WBMG-TV Gives Viewing Line-Up". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. August 19, 1967. p. 11. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"For Channel 42: Higher Tower Ups Coverage". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. August 7, 1969. p. 26. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WHMA-TV Test Pattern Slated For Showing Soon". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. October 5, 1969. p. 3D. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WHMA-TV Makes Debut On Air Today". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. October 26, 1969. p. 2A. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"TV notebook: 13 going all-NBC and 42 to all-CBS". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. May 30, 1970. p. Week-Ender 1. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WHMA Joins CBS Network". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. March 24, 1970. p. 10. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WBMC-TV [sic] opens new facility". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. November 29, 1971. p. 10. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"New York firm to buy WBMG-tv for $5.5 million". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. October 18, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WBMG-tv transfer approved". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. June 15, 1973. p. A9. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Big Bad John to team with Young Atlas". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. April 26, 1971. p. 10. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"'Sgt. Jack' star dies at hospital". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. July 6, 2002. pp. 11A, 12A. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Campbell, Carol Ann (August 9, 1986). "Mother Angelica: Five years ago, she put aside the peanuts and started a successful television network". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. A3. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Hargrove, Thomas (April 3, 1981). "WVTM takes late lead, but WBRC early king". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. Kudzu 6. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Channel 42 considers different news format". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. February 27, 1982. p. A5. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Hodges, Sam (May 18, 1984). "Network programming takes beating in city: Advertising revenue calls the tune when decisions are". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. Kudzu 4, 5. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WBMG planning to power up". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. June 14, 1984. p. A8. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Fiorella Chandler, Grace (September 10, 1986). "Channel 17 dumps 9 o'clock newscast: Channel 42 to resume local news operation at end of October". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. E6. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Carpenter, Siona (December 23, 1986). "WBMG readies re-entry into newscast atmosphere". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. C6. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Mendelson, Mitch (January 9, 1987). "WBMG prepares to sign on with new news program". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. Kudzu 6. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Keith, Susan (June 20, 1987). "Television stations tote up wins, losses". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. B8. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Chapman, Michaelle (March 21, 1989). "Channel 13 rated the newscast king of Red Mountain, for now". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. C1. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Rich, Cherry (June 27, 1990). "WBMG brings on new golden boy: Channel 42 news director has plans to pull station from cellar". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. D10. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Witt, Elaine (October 1, 1992). "Zoo pact has TV stations snapping". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. C1, C3. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"The 'bad' news airs: John Herrod: An underdog with attitude". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. July 26, 1994. pp. D1, D4. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Short, Gail (July 1, 1993). "WBRC-6 evening news beats WVTM-13 in ratings". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. C2. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Rynecki, David (October 27, 1994). "RSA backs big TV deal: WBMG parent firm is sold". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. A1, A9. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Patterson, Nick (June 3, 1996). "WBMG mainstreams news: Facilities, coverage expanding". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. B1, B4. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Graham, Jed (September 20, 1995). "Fox's hunting changes plans". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. A1, A8. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Graham, Jed (October 12, 1995). "WBMG-42 will stay an affiliate of CBS". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. B4. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Joynt, Steve (July 12, 1996). "Spann gets hot; TV future cloudy". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. B1–B2. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Joynt, Steve (December 28, 1996). "Year of visions, sights: The top 10 events had us cheering or groaning". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. C1, C3. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Switching channels: Changes still have television market in turmoil". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. August 8, 1997. pp. A1, A9. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Graham, Jed (July 23, 1996). "Media General plans to buy WBMG-42". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. F1. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Hetzner, Amy (March 26, 1997). "New broom sweeps GM at WBMG". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. B3. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Coe, Richard (April 5, 1997). "Viewers to get another choice of local news". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. pp. 1A, 2A. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Estes, Cary (May 22, 1997). "UAB tells WBMG bye: 16-year marriage ends". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. A1. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Kwon, Wade (May 23, 1997). "New newscasters litter TV landscape". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. B8, B4. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Rupinski, Patrick (November 11, 1997). "Another manager at WBMG-42 leaves". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. D1. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Rupinski, Patrick (December 12, 1997). "Snowy picture for WBMG-42: Struggling station fires roster of newscasters". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. C10, C8. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
James, Carrie (June 12, 1998). "TV news team gets two new members". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. D1. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Powell, Darin (February 6, 1998). "New 42 has slick, quick newscast". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. B1, B2. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Joynt, Steve (January 31, 1998). "Post-Herald columnist Finebaum adds WBMG anchor post to duties". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. E1, E2. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Wine, Elizabeth (December 30, 1997). "Anchorwoman, Sherri Jackson joins WBMG-42". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. D1. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Powell, Darin (April 23, 1998). "Some good news for fledgling WIAT-42". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. A1, A3. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Powell, Darin (March 11, 1999). "WIAT's redesigned news attracts viewers". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. A1, A6. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Stephens, Tim (July 3, 1997). "Staying on course: WBMG's Bell aims at national exposure". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. B1, B2. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Clemow, Robin (September 1, 2001). "Vying for viewers: After '96 switch, TV market more competitive than ever". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. C1. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Belcher, Walt (July 12, 2001). "WFLA, Channel 8, welcomes new general manager". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. Business and Finance 2. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WIAT-42 still lags in viewers: Station's fast-paced format lacks familiar personalities". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. May 10, 2003. pp. C1, C3. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Moving to CNN". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. May 27, 1993. p. B1. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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"Media General to Buy NBC Affiliates for $600 Million". The New York Times. April 6, 2006. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017.

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"Video Station Incorporated". Alabama Journal. Montgomery, Alabama. February 1, 1956. p. 11-A. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"TV concern applies for Channel 42". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. March 6, 1956. p. 1. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Thames, Roger (March 19, 1956). "The Thames line—WSGN seeks TV channel". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 24. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Thames, Roger (March 27, 1956). "The Thames line—UHF battle indicates something brewing in TV". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 19. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WSGN Withdraws TV Application". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. November 29, 1956. p. 37. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Thames, Roger (November 30, 1956). "New station here near? Well, something's up". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 50. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"FCC rejects proposal—Local TV station is denied permit to use Channel 4". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. Associated Press. July 10, 1959. p. 15. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Jordan, Turner (March 11, 1965). "Another TV channel for city approved". The Birmingham News. pp. 1, 4. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
"Way Cleared For New TV Station Here: FCC Approves Ownership Change Of UHF Channel". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. March 11, 1965. p. 28. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Weaver, Emmett (June 24, 1965). "New UHF TV Station Aims At Fall Opening". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 26. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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Weaver, Emmett (January 13, 1966). "TV Notebook—Changes Continue On TV Picture". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. 16. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Season Preview—WBMG-TV Gives Viewing Line-Up". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. August 19, 1967. p. 11. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"For Channel 42: Higher Tower Ups Coverage". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. August 7, 1969. p. 26. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WHMA-TV Test Pattern Slated For Showing Soon". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. October 5, 1969. p. 3D. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WHMA-TV Makes Debut On Air Today". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. October 26, 1969. p. 2A. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"TV notebook: 13 going all-NBC and 42 to all-CBS". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. May 30, 1970. p. Week-Ender 1. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WHMA Joins CBS Network". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. March 24, 1970. p. 10. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WBMC-TV [sic] opens new facility". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. November 29, 1971. p. 10. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WBMG-tv transfer approved". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. June 15, 1973. p. A9. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Big Bad John to team with Young Atlas". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. April 26, 1971. p. 10. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"'Sgt. Jack' star dies at hospital". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. July 6, 2002. pp. 11A, 12A. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Campbell, Carol Ann (August 9, 1986). "Mother Angelica: Five years ago, she put aside the peanuts and started a successful television network". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. A3. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Hargrove, Thomas (April 3, 1981). "WVTM takes late lead, but WBRC early king". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. p. Kudzu 6. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"Channel 42 considers different news format". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. February 27, 1982. p. A5. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Hodges, Sam (May 18, 1984). "Network programming takes beating in city: Advertising revenue calls the tune when decisions are". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. pp. Kudzu 4, 5. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
"WBMG planning to power up". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. June 14, 1984. p. A8. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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