KNOE-TV8 Competitors

As Louisiana’s best news station, we are committed to bringing viewers fair, balanced and accurate stories. We are a family and community oriented company that strives to bring people together. The Station was founded by Douglas L. Manship in April of 1955 and is still owned by the Manship family today. WBRZ has been an ABC affiliate since 1977 and airs shows such as Wheel of Fortune, Scandal, Dancing with the Stars and Jimmy Kimmel Live. WBRZ’S award winning news offers exclusive investigations, weather and is the home of LSU sports. As the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters’ Community Station of the Year, we also put on several community service projects every year such as Pats Coats for Kids, Fill a Prescription and Stuff the Bus. WBRZ works hard to not only be the best station for its viewers but also to be the best company for its employees.

KLTV is Gray Television station that dominates a growing market. Covering the large geographic area of East Texas, KLTV has over a 65-year history of service to the community and local news coverage. Tyler serves as the largest retail hub between Dallas and Shreveport, Louisiana. The market is the manufacturing and health care center of East Texas and home to the University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College.

WAFB 9 is Baton Rouge’s trusted news leader, delivering impactful local journalism across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. Our award-winning team produces 40+ hours of news each week, including investigations that have helped shape Louisiana law and reporting recognized by the Associated Press and the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. We’re also home to the First Alert Weather Team, named Weatherate Certified Most Accurate for four consecutive years—helping viewers make decisions with confidence when it matters most. As digital innovators pushing the envelope in local broadcasting, we make it easy to watch WAFB 9 News anytime—stream free on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. We also expand local coverage beyond the newscast with local sports podcasts and original digital content built for how audiences watch and engage today. Behind the scenes, our Creative Services team is a full-service production partner, and our Sales team operates like an agency, building integrated campaigns across TV and digital. Through Gray Digital Media (GDM), we deliver digital marketing solutions for businesses locally, regionally, and nationally—helping brands grow with strategy, storytelling, and measurable performance.