The WVUE-TV Fox 8 news team secured top honors at the recent Press Club awards, winning multiple categories in reporting, videography, and digital innovation.
The Press Club awards highlighted the technical and editorial range of the Fox 8 newsroom.
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The Evolution of Specialized Reporting
Other notable wins included:
- Feature Reporting: Dave McNamara won for “Heart of Louisiana: Watercolor Artist” and “Heart of Louisiana: When the Music Came Home.”
- Continuing Coverage: Gabby Killett for “Orleans Parish Jailbreak.”
- Education Reporting: Meg Gatto for “Disabled Student Abuse Allegations.”
- Sports Story: Juan Kincaid for “Ruin to Redemption.”
Digital Integration and Platform Strategy
Beyond traditional broadcast, the awards recognized the station’s ability to leverage social media and digital platforms.
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