WPMI-TV
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WPMI is the NBC affiliate for Mobile, Alabama. It first started serving the Mobile area in 1981 as the area's first independent station. In 1987, the station dropped its independent status and became a FOX affiliate.
WPMI was the first television station purchased by Clear Channel Communications, in 1988.
On January 1, 1996, the FOX and NBC affiliates switched stations: WALA became a FOX station, and WPMI became an NBC station.
The evening newscasts are helmed by Peter Albrecht and Drexel Gilbert. The late-night newscast is anchored by Peter and Kim McCrea. Weekend newscasts are hosted by Mike Rush and Kelly Foster.
Sharon Maloney was the vice president and general manager of WPMI from August 19th, 1996 until June 15th, 2005, when she left both Mobile and her position for Time Warner Cable in Dallas, Texas to manage regional sales.
External links
WPMI's official website (http://www.wpmi.com)