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Roger Simmons
Roger Simmons

Birds, Words, Pics + TV

WKMG spins news shuffle

Roger Simmons, May 1, 2009

Here’s a video WKMG produced for advertisers and others — trying to put a positive spin on Local 6’s decision to abandon news at 4, 5 and 5:30 p.m. starting Monday. Take a look here: (oops — video removed at request of Local 6)

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