Edye Ellis Obituary (2024)

1. KAT honors Edye Ellis, WBIR's first Black anchor, during Black History ...

  • 22 feb 2024 · Edye Ellis was WBIR's first African American anchor, and KAT honored her service to the community by sharing a photo of her. She began her ...

  • "Ellis proved to be a role model and always took time out for those who looked up to her," KAT said on social media.

KAT honors Edye Ellis, WBIR's first Black anchor, during Black History ...

2. Edythe M. Ellis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edythe M. Ellis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

3. 30 years of “Straight from the Heart” - Blue Streak

  • 2 mrt 2013 · Edye Ellis and Bill Williams earlier this week looking as good as they did 30 years ago when they anchored WBIR's news.

  • SharePinTweetEmailLinkedIn I was invited to WBIR‘s celebration earlier this week of the 30th anniversary of its iconic slogan, “Straight from the Heart.” Most of the so-called “Dream Team” from the anchor desk 30 years ago came for the occasion. So … Continue reading →

30 years of “Straight from the Heart” - Blue Streak

4. Black History Month: Saluting Edye Ellis, former WBIR anchor

Black History Month: Saluting Edye Ellis, former WBIR anchor

5. Beyond History" Knoxville's Black experience firsts | wbir.com

  • 1 mrt 2023 · Wilson died in 1959 and historians tried to search for recordings of ... Edye Ellis: WBIR Channel 10 signed on the air on August 12, 1956. In ...

  • We're highlighting stories that played an integral role in the foundation and development of African Americans in East Tennessee.

Beyond History

6. Edye Ellis | C-SPAN.org

  • Edye Ellis was a Co-Anchor for the WBIR-TV, Knoxville with one video in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1984 State Legislature. Appearances ...

7. Ms. Edye Ellis - The Museum Of Appalachia

  • 13 dec 2017 · 2819 Andersonville Hwy. Clinton, TN 37716 865-494-7680. Museum Restaurant · About Us · Contact Us · News & Media · Employment ...

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Ms. Edye Ellis - The Museum Of Appalachia

8. Edye Ellis to speak at Spurgeon Chapel fundraiser - Oak Ridger

  • 8 aug 2009 · Ellis, now a free-lance artist, broadcaster and communications specialist, was the first African American co-anchor at WBIR television station ...

  • Edye Ellis will be the guest speaker at a community dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 29  at the Midtown Community Center, Wildcat Den, 102 Robertsville Road.

Edye Ellis to speak at Spurgeon Chapel fundraiser - Oak Ridger
Edye Ellis Obituary (2024)

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