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Legendary WKRG Broadcaster Mel Showers Has Died
October 19, 2024
Longtime WKRG news anchor Mel Showers has died. The legendary broadcaster was 78.
Showers worked at WKRG 5 for 50 years and was the station’s main anchor from 1980 until his retirement in 2019.
He was later inducted into the Alabama Broadcasting Hall of Fame and was named Journalist of Distinction by the National Association of Black Journalists.
Courtesy photo.
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16 Responses to “Legendary WKRG Broadcaster Mel Showers Has Died”
RIP. A very professional newscaster. Chris Bryan I think you were one of the DJs that I listened to at the sister radio station.
Worked with Mel in the late 70s when the station (WKRG) was located at 158 St. Louis Street. I remember working “Hurricane Coverage” during Hurricane Frederick in 1979 with Mel…. Great guy!
Chris Bryan
I had the pleasure of meeting Mel through my wife, who worked with him at WKRG back when it was a family-owned close-knit business and we played together on the station’s promo basketball team. He was a great guy to be around. And although older than the rest of us, he still had some smooth moves on the court! RIP Mel.
So sorry to hear this news. RIP
I hate to read this. He was always the consummate professional. I remember staying up to watch his last regular nightly broadcast. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP
So sorry tho hear this ! He seemed like part of family watching him in our living room every night! He will be missed! Prayers for his family!
Enjoyed watching his broadcast. Condolences for his family and friends.
The best there every was,is,and every will be!
RIP. Served the community for years with distinction. The days of longevity in the tv news world is gone. He was one of the last.
The Best of the Best RIP MEL
Legend
I always liked him. Would that more lived such lives.
Watched him ever since I was a kid. How sad.
My condolences to his family and friends. He was one of my favorites. I really liked Mel. Seemed like such a nice gentleman.
Deepest Condolences to both his WKRG and Personal Families. He truly was a local legend and will be forever remembered.
I watched this man as a young boy growing up. Always enjoyed his journalism and he always seemed happy. Praying for friends and family for comfort and peace!