WWL-TV, Channel Four
One of the nation's highest-rated local television stations, WWL-TV Channel 4 first signed on the air on September 7, 1957. As "Louisiana's News Leader", WWL-TV produces 35 hours of local programming every week. Channel 4's unwavering commitment to local journalism has earned it seven prestigious George Foster Peabody Awards, three National Edward R. Murrow Awards and a host of other national, regional and local honors. The station's most recent awards recognized WWL's continuous coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath; Channel 4 was the only New Orleans station to remain on the air before, during and after the devastating storm. The station continues to strive for innovation and excellence while remaining deeply tied to the community it serves.
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