Here’s the Roundup for the Week Ending January 3

Happy Friday and Happy New Year to all who celebrate such things. In this edition of stories we didn’t write up for one reason or another, we see Gray making moves at the GM level and a longtime Portland anchor goes away after returning from leave last year.

Let’s chop the celery:

Moving and grooving:

• In Columbus, Ohio Stacia Naquin has stepped down from the anchor desk at ABC 6 and FOX 28. Here is more on the story.

• Brianna Perez is leaving her KVIA ABC-7 El Paso anchor job to join KVUE Austin as a reporter/MSJ in February 2025 mikemcguff.com has learned.
• Brian Calfano, an experienced journalist and political expert, will host FOX 43 News at 9 each weeknight. Calfano joins FOX 43 from the University of Cincinnati, where he served as a professor of journalism and department head for the College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his doctorate from the University of North Texas and has contributed journalism to television stations in Cincinnati and St. Louis. Click here for more.
• Laural Porter at KGW in Portland, Oregon shared a goodbye on social media: “Tonight marks my final episode hosting ‘Straight Talk’ My journey through journalism-from @ksonsandiego to @kifi.news3 in Idaho Falls to KCOY in Santa Maria,CA, @ktvb7 in Boise, @wesh2 in Orlando to @kgwnews in Portland-has introduced me to extraordinary journalists who continue to inspire me daily. Your dedication to truth-telling fills me with awe.While this chapter is closing, my passion for journalism burns bright. I’ll continue sharing stories and conversations as a KGW special correspondent. So instead of goodbye, let’s say ‘see you soon.’ I’m always here for your story ideas and interview suggestions. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed holiday season and a joyful, healthy 2025. My heart is full of gratitude”

Three GM moves for Gray:

• Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) today announced the promotion of Alison Davis to the position of General Manager of WTOK, the ABC/CW/Telemundo affiliate in Meridian, Mississippi,

• Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) has named Jacque Harms as the next General Manager of KKTV, the CBS affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado.