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Jena Six Debate Continues

I'm just not sure what to make of this story written by the Assistant Editor of the Jena Times. Is this guy just trying to salvage the reputation of his community? Or have we been misled? At some point we all need to take a closer look at how this story was covered...right or wrong.

Hybrid newsbox

Here's one way to blend old traditions with new technology. Newspaper editor Scott Walker replaced the guts of a newspaper vending machine with a computer and video monitor. Instead of the front page of a newsprint paper, the window now shows digital pics of the front pages of newspapers from across the country. Here's more about his fun project.

Weather Winner

SIU R-T Alumnus Chuck Lofton has been named National Weather Association "Broadcaster of the Year." Chuck works at WTHR-TV in Indianapolis where he has been a viewer-favorite for 22 years. Congrats, Chuck!

Assignments you hate

Veteran TV photog Rick Portier wonders about the intrusion of cameras and microphones on funerals and grieving.

A Story Worth Reading

About our own SIUC Basketball Coach Chris Lowery...

A Lot of Work for a Few Seconds of Live

Here's a time lapse of setting up a TV live shot: