Spencer Chrisman

WAFB Digital Content Producer

Baton Rouge, La

Spencer Chrisman is a native of Walker, Louisiana who is returning to the media world after a 5-year absences.

He started working in media in 2011 with KALB in Alexandria, Louisiana as a multimedia journalist, and helped cover the LSU football team in the 2011 SEC Championship Game.

Spencer has been part of the WAFB team before as an intern with the 9Sports in 2012. He has recently worked as a freelancer helping shoot local high school football for Sportsline Friday Night, and a producer for 9Sports Extra.

Contact Spencer via email at spencer.chrisman@wafb.com.

Education

Louisiana College: Major Print/Broadcast Journalism

Walker High School

Nfl

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks with New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis...

Saints to be away from New Orleans through September, to play Packers in Jacksonville

Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 12:18 PM EDT

By Spencer Chrisman

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton told reporters that the team would be away from New Orleans through September due to Hurricane Ida according to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Latest News

Medical experts weigh in on monkeypox after first case confirmed in Leon County

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Savannah Kelley

Health officials at FAMU and FSU are sharing their perspective on the virus.

Forecast

Mike’s First Alert Evening Forecast - Monday, Aug. 8

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Mike McCall and Charles Roop

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will stay in the forecast for this work week and into the weekend. Chief Meteorologist Mike McCall has the details and forecast.

Marijauna

Florida recreational marijuana initiative launched

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Dara Kim, News Service of Florida and Michael McILwee

The proposed amendment was filed Monday at the state Division of Elections, with Tallahassee-based Trulieve contributing $5 million to the effort to get the measure on the 2024 ballot. Other multi-state medical marijuana operators also are expected to support the campaign.

Entertainment

Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Michael McILwee

Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends

Crime

Gabby Petito’s family files claim alleging police failed her

Updated: 4 hours ago

By The Associated Press and Michael McILwee

Gabby Petito’s family has notified Utah officials that they plan to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging police failed to recognize she was in a life-threatening situation last year when they investigated a fight between her and her boyfriend.

Latest News

News

Circuit judge will face reprimand from Florida Supreme Court later this month

Updated: 4 hours ago

By WCTV Staff

Circuit Judge Barbara Hobbs will be reprimanded for her conduct after her son’s 2019 arrest.

Fentanyl overdose murder case is first of its kind in Tallahassee

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Julie Montanaro

A grand jury indicted Kurstin Hinson last week on first degree murder charges in the death of 18-year-old Megan Hoffman.

Crime

Tallahassee woman indicted for murder in death of her elderly mother

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Logan Allen

According to the probable cause affidavit, on May 27, Francine Ffolkes, called 911 after her sister Brigette woke her up and said “I tried to kill our mother.”

Forecast

Rob’s First Alert Forecast - Monday, Aug. 8

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Rob Nucatola and Charles Roop

Rain chances will be higher over the next few days. Meteorologist Rob Nucatola has the details and forecast.

News

Remembering legendary FSU Football Coach Bobby Bowden one year after his passing

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Michelle Roberts

One year ago, legendary FSU Football Coach Bobby Bowden passed away at 91 years old.

News

Thomasville - Thomas County Humane Society hosts ‘Clear the Shelter’ event

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 6:10 PM EDT

By Brandon Spencer

The Thomasville - Thomas County Humane Society hosts a Clear the Shelter event to find homes for their animals.