Fox 10’s Retiring John Edd Thompson Broadcasts Live From Atmore (With Photo Gallery)

May 7, 2009

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Fox 10 meteorologist John Edd Thompson was live from Atmore during the station’s 5:00 news Wednesday afternoon. A sudden downpour sent the crowds, and the retiring weather man, in search of a dry spot during the broadcast.

About 200 people from Atmore, Monroeville, North Escambia and other communities gathered at Heritage Park in Atmore for the broadcast. Thompson interview Atmore Citizen of the Year Tray Smith on-air, along with other locals like Atmore Mayor Howard Shell who presented the forecaster with keys to the city.

Thompson talked about his days at WATM radio in Atmore, his first broadcasting job, with Jerry Gehman who shared his fond memories of Earnestine and Tom Miniard. John Edd, as he is more commonly know, was cheered on by the Escambia Academy cheerleaders and serenaded by the Escambia County High School Band.

The broadcast ended with John Edd being presented a cake that said “Atmore Will Miss You”.

As for North Escambia, John Edd wanted to know if the “honky tonks” were still just across the state line.

Thompson is retiring from WALA after 32 years as a meteorologist.

For a complete NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from John Edd’s farewell tour, click here.

Pictured above: Fox 10’s John Edd Thompson broadcasts live from Atmore Wednesday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

2 Responses to “Fox 10’s Retiring John Edd Thompson Broadcasts Live From Atmore (With Photo Gallery)”

  1. Brenda on May 6th, 2009 11:31 pm

    I’m 48 years old and I remember John Edd from “way back when.” I wish him the best of luck in the future. Excellent meteorologist!

  2. roy tolin on May 6th, 2009 10:47 pm

    we are gone to missed you we hope you have a good retirement

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