Gray Stations Add Local News Live to Daily Programming Lineup
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Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) has expanded its Local News Live afternoon newscast to 37 additional local television stations, reaching over 19 million households across 46 television markets. The one-hour program, which airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m. (ET), features top stories from local journalists across Gray's 113 markets.
Anchored by Debra Alfarone, the program includes live breaking news coverage, a solutions-based segment called 'The Good Side,' and contributions from Gray's Washington DC Bureau and New York City correspondents. The program focuses on delivering national and international stories through a local perspective.
Local News Live, launched in February 2021 as a national free ad-supported streaming (FAST) news network, will continue to be available on over 500 Gray station websites, connected TV apps, and mobile apps. The service can be accessed through dedicated apps on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, iOS, and Android streaming devices.
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- Significant market expansion reaching 19 million households across 46 television markets
- Broad digital distribution across 500+ station websites and multiple streaming platforms
- Market leadership with top-rated stations in 78 markets and first/second highest-rated stations in 99 markets
- Strong market presence reaching approximately 37% of US television households
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, GTN gained 7.60%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
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ATLANTA, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local News Live’s signature afternoon newscast joins the programming lineup on 37 of Gray Media’s local television stations starting today. The one-hour newscast featuring top stories from local journalists in Gray newsrooms across the country will air weekdays at 2:00 p.m. (ET) in most markets. This expansion means Local News Live now airs Monday through Friday in a total of 46 television markets and reaches more than 19 million households according to Nielsen.
Local News Live Anchor and National Correspondent Debra Alfarone leads the program with live coverage of breaking news and local views on the day’s biggest stories from reporters across Gray’s 113 markets. Alfarone also fronts a popular franchise “The Good Side,” highlighting solutions-based stories and people who are making a difference across America.
In addition to live reports from local news teams, the program focuses on the local impact of national and international stories. Gray’s Washington DC Bureau team contributes daily, including White House press briefing updates from White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor Jon Decker. Senior National Correspondent Peter Zampa reports live from New York City covering relevant topics including Wall Street and the United Nations.
“Local News Live is uniquely positioned to deliver the stories the nation is talking about through a distinctly local lens,” said General Manager of Gray’s Washington Operations Lisa Allen. “We are excited to increase our footprint and deliver impactful news and information to millions more viewers.”
Local News Live launched in February 2021 as a national free ad-supported streaming (FAST) news network to provide live news coverage on more than 500 Gray station websites, connected TV apps, and mobile apps. Local News Live will remain available on Gray’s local apps and continue to provide audiences non-stop access to local and national news feeds. Local News Live’s dedicated apps are also available to download for free by searching “LNL” on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, iOS, and Android streaming devices.
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 37 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
Gray Contact:
Lisa Allen, General Manager, Gray Washington Operations, 202-713-6300 or lisa.allen@graymedia.com
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