“A Grandmother’s Wildest Dream”
BALTIMORE, I’m coming home.
Louisville, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. The past 5 years, you allowed me to grow in my craft and my personal life. My family and I are filled with gratitude at your constant love and kindness.
🙏🏽🤝🏾❤️🤧
This is David McAtee - also known as “Yaya” & the “BBQ man”. He was shot to death after police say someone shot at them first as they tried to disperse a crowd this morning. Anger continues to swell as his body laid in the street for more than 12 hrs. The story at 5 on
@WLKY
.
IMPLICATIONS OF
#KeyBridgeCollapse
: "This is going to be catastrophic for many reasons," one resident said.
"Number one, the harbor's blocked. Number two, we're not going to get any more new car deliveries at this time. Amazon is just on the other side of the river and you can…
NEW: The missing men in the
#KeyBridgeCollapse
are from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras & Mexico, and live in Dundalk & Highlandtown.
@justin_fenton
&
@BaltimoreBanner
reporting that the men are in their 30s and 40s w/spouses & children. All of them came to the city for a better…
BREAKING:
@louisvillemayor
Greg Fischer just announced every single officers' body camera was NOT ACTIVATED during the shooting last night that resulted in
#DavidMcAtee
’s death early this morning.
@WLKY
#wow
Maryland Transportation Secretary confirms that 6 people are unaccounted for and believe that is the construction crew that was working on the bridge as it collapsed.
#KeyBridgeCollapse
• 8 victims
• 1 at the hospital in serious condition
• 1 refused medical treatment
• 6…
THE SHIP: The “Dali” is registered to Singapore - it was leaving the Port of Baltimore this morning before it lost power. Video shows black smoke coming from the ship before it hit and collapsed the entire bridge in seconds. The shipping company MAERSK released a statement on the…
“How Sweet it is to be loved by you!”
Welcome to the world Ms. Devyn DuBois. Thank you for making me your girl dad. Just know, Daddy has your back, always. I love you so much, more than life itself. 🌸💕💗💞💖💓💘💝👨👩👧
#blackgirlmagic
#DingleTheGirlDad
#newborn
#AfroLatina
From 2018 Community profile, David McAtee was featured: “I’m just grateful for the opportunity to bless others, if you pass it down you might be in a better place than before. A lot of us can be selfish and being selfish wont get you far in life.” - Owner of Yaya’s BBQ
@WLKY
WHAT WE KNOW
#KeyBridgeCollapse
:
• Ship Loses power and strikes Key Bridge at 1:28am, briefly regains power before collision.
• Residents said it sounded like “an earthquake - a big bash of thunder”
• 20 people/Vehicles reportedly in the water, mass casualty rescue efforts…
Sept. 30th 2011, my grandmother left this earth and surely she sent me a beautiful woman whose day of birth is also on the 30th of Sept. WOW - that’s destiny and favor. Lord, I thank you for blessing me with family, friends and a fiancè.
#SheSaidYes
NEW: Baltimore Police say the person shot was 17 years old, saying he was displaying traits of an armed person before he took off running. Officers rendered aid and the 17 year old is in critical condition.
@wjz
Happy December, tis’ the season!
We thank God for our GIFT🥰 and can’t wait to meet Baby Devyn DuBois. My wife Cathy and I are THRILLED to meet this little boy or girl in February. Man, what a life.
#Blessed
#HisPlanIsSufficient
#ImGoingToBeAWholeFather
🥺🤧🙌🏾❤️👶🏽🤰🏽🍼
GOV. MOORE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY: Maps show the enormity of this mass casualty event. This bridge is the gateway to the Port of Baltimore, a major economic hub. Drivers will have to use 695/895 & other alternatives this morning. Press conference update w/ MDOT, Mayor Scott…
So...we’ve been keeping a little secret. Today also marks 1 year of being officially married. Cathy and I decided to do this privately and enjoy this for US. Best decision ever, even though we had a popping wedding lol. I Love you to the moon, Suga. ❤️🥰
What a first week at my DREAM JOB in my hometown. Literally an OUT OF BODY experience. I think my feet are still hovering off the floor. If you only knew the thoughtfulness of God to bless me in such a way. Bmore it’s an honor to be back, now stop making me cry please lol ILY! 🤧
As a former
@TODAYshow
intern, I am deeply saddened by this Matt Lauer news, but as they always say, where there is smoke, there is fire. All men should be held accountable, especially those in powerful positions.
#NewNormal
TAKING A ‘BOP’ AROUND BALTIMORE: For
#CIAA
,
@BaltimoreMD
is giving fans a “BOP Pass” - which is a directory of Black Owned Establishments that visitors can take a “bop” to receive discounts during their visit to Charm City. I took a bop to see what they’re offering.…
BREAKING: Per
@MorganStateU
President Dr. David Wilson: For the first time in school history - All homecoming activities/events have been cancelled for the rest of the week. Classes also cancelled for the week as they continue search for shooter(s).
@wjz
Full statement below:
Did you hear the news?! So humbled to take on this new role as I depart the morning show for
@WLKY
News at 5pm. More proud of my dear friend
@caraygrace
promoted to become the new morning anchor. What a blessing. We hope you continue to support us, important work is still ahead!
Two lawmakers -- often at odds with each other --are joining forces. U.S. Sen.
@RandPaul
, a Republican, and U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, a Democrat, appeared Monday at the
@LouisvilleUL
to support criminal justice reform.
Oh the joy and literal surprise when your story assignment takes you to the waterfront and you’re in work mode and see your daughter out for pre-bedtime stroll with the babysitter. ❤️🥰
#MsDevynDuBois
#AllTheKisses
#HandWasTastingGood
😅
BREAKING: The city of Louisville reaches a settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor for “significant dollar amount and significant police reforms” A news conference expected today around 2pm. According to the family attorney.
@WLKY
Extremely honored to receive 5 EMMY nominations this year. I truly love what I do and to be recognized along with my talented colleagues at
@WLKY
and across the Ohio Valley Region is truly humbling. Congrats and good luck to everyone when the winners are announced in August.
WE REEADDDDYYYYYYYY!! Getting revved up with the
#RavensFlock
at
@JimmysSeafood
’s Tailgoat. Ray Lewis just gave a sermon before the game lol lets gooooooooooo.
Fascinating image as
@louisvillemayor
arrives at the scene and walks with police escort to comfort the family of David McAtee, shot to death outside his business by law enforcement this morning. This as residents yell expletives calling the move political and saving face. @ WLKY
Post Work Tradition: Devyn & Daddy Mirror time. Lol we have a whole fun time when I get off work and just talk and look at each other in the mirror. It’s our thing. *deep sigh 🥰
#MySuga
#MyBaby
#DaddysGirl
So that haircut still hasn’t happened yet, BUT I’m actually glad because I needed all that Big Hair Energy for a...
FALL 🍁 SELFIE 🍁 SHOOT
Every year, I like to see how much my fiery red hair matches the colors of the changing leaves!! What do you think?
#MyBestSelfie
🎃🍂
The best recognition is when you don’t seek it or expect it. Although I can name more than a handful of folks more deserving. I’m humbled to be recognized by TV News industry blog
@FTVLive
as the
#3
Best News Person of 2020. I’m humbled, truly.
#TheWorkContinues
@WLKY
🙏🏽
BREAKING: KY AG
@DanielCameronAG
seeks to delay release of grand jury recordings that were set to be released later today. He is seeking a “motion for extension of time for redactions.”
@WLKY
#BreonnaTaylor
Thank you all for the prayers for my younger brother David. It’s all fun and games until gun violence hits close to home. My brother was shot in the head, back and wrist. He’s recovering and alert, just keep on praying.
#FightOnBrother
#MyBrothersKeeper
#StopTheViolence
Excited to be back in Birmingham, Alabama aka ‘da ham’ aka Magic City. This place made me the journalist I am today. Thrilled to mentor college students all week in my 5th yr w/
@nabj
’s Student Project. So many talented students I can’t wait to work with. 💪🏾⭐️🔥
#NABJ23
@BABJ_md
Protestors stole galapalooza horse statue from 4th Street Live - which is the entertainment district in Louisville. Later saw an SUV speeding down the street with it on top of the vehicle.
@WLKY
#BreonnaTaylor
NEW: Man shot and killed by police/national guardsman was owner of BBQ joint in 26th and Broadway. Confirmed to me by someone on the scene as well as a family member.
@WLKY
#Developing
So much to say, but I’m going to enjoy this honeymoon and gather my emotional thoughts to properly put into words the greatness that happened this past weekend in Louisville. Mmm, Thank you! Cya in a week.❤️🙌🏾
#DingleBellsInLouisville
#DingleMoonInStLucia
Get you a mother in-law that looks at you the way mine did when she saw me on TV for the first time during her visit to Louisville to meet her granddaughter. 💜😂😇
21 year old Quintez Brown walks out of the Hall of Justice after being released on home incarceration after allegedly shooting at Louisville Mayoral Candidate Craig Greenberg two days ago. Brown’s 100k bond paid in full cash by Louisville Community Bail Fund.
@WLKY
Daddy’s Girl Bootcamp Update: One week into this world and you’re already taking me by storm. I love that you love to sleep, it reminds me of me when I like to sleep and don’t like it being interrupted. Glad we agree on something lol. Your cuteness eliminates all my fatigue. 💞
Leave it to my amazing wife to be extra lol I’m usually a lowkey kind of person, but it’s moments like this where you have no choice but to appreciate this kind of love. Good luck to all the nominees for tonight’s virtual
#OVEmmy
’s awards.
@WLKY
INCREDIBLE: Daylight shows the mangled mess of the historic Key Bridge lying on the front of this container ship. The entire bridge went down in seconds, just two days after the 47th anniversary of the bridge’s opening.
@wjz
#KeyBridgeCollapse
#DingleBellsInLouisville
: Officially 3 weeks way from me and my Suga's big day. Takeaways: 1. It's ALOT of work. 2. We are NEVER getting a divorce lol 3. While our day will be special, we can't wait to unplug for a week in St. Lucia w/o phones. Registry:
Excited to take on life with this awkward beautiful goofball, lawd help her lol. Just a few days until the big day as we celebrate with our friends and family. What a moment it shall be.
#DingleBellsInLouisville
We are excited about this next chapter, where this kid raised in Park Heights looks to impact his community, be with family and provide a little hope to the very place that made me who I am.
Shoutout to God and my Grandmother, I hope you’re proud Big Lady. I love you.
-Stephon
Devyn letting her Daddy know it’s okay that he’s not on someone’s island for his birthday like usual because of the pandemic and awaiting his second vaccine shot. She’s proving to be the best healing for the SOUL. It feels so good to be FREE. Happy Birthday to me.
#ChooseJOY
❤️💝
BREAKING:
@GovWesMoore
&
@Orioles
just announced at the game that they have struck a deal on a new 30 year lease to keep the O’s at Camden Yards. Applause from the fans smothered in with some boos for Angelos.
@wjz
@WJZ13sports
A wise mentor once told me, “when trying to build a career in this business, it’s important to make the conscious decision of whether you want to be a journalist w/ integrity or be the flavor of the moment.”
#KnowTheDifference
🤞🏾
Birmingham thank you so much for every lesson, blessing, misstep and most importantly grace that you have provided me these last 3 years. My last day in the Magic City is December 15th. I can’t say what’s next just yet - but that news will soon come. God Bless You Birmingham!
GOV. BESHEAR BACKS A PUSH TO CAP INSULIN COSTS: House Bill 12 would limit out-of-pocket costs at $100 per prescription for a 30-day insulin supply. That cap would apply to people with commercial health insurance plans.
Officials say warning systems and alarms allowed crews to stop traffic from going on the bridge moments before the
#KeyBridgeCollapse
. They also say 8 transportation workers were filling pot holes and their work had nothing to do with structural issues.
@wjz
Happy 38 weeks & counting and another day loving you as much as I already do year round. I couldn’t imagine life without cha, you’re going to be as AMAZING of mother as you are my wife. Thanks for unlocking my soul continually. ❤️🙏🏽🌸
Chief Operating Officer Patrik Frisk will replace founder Kevin Plank as CEO on Jan. 1, 2020. Frisk will also join the company’s board, while Plank transitions to executive chairman and brand chief.
PICTURE OF THE NIGHT: Celebrating with the ones I love most. Thank you to my amazing wife and daughter for making this so special. A special thank you to my late grandmother who instilled in me everything that I am. This is for you, Sheila. I hope you’re proud.
#OVEmmy
OFFICIAL: Wes Moore is now the 63rd and FIRST Black Governor of Maryland. He was just sworn in with his hand on Frederick Douglass’ bible. What a moment for Baltimore City and the Old Line State.
@wjz
#MakingHistory
#BeOnWJZ
Happy Wedding Anniversary to my partner in Love, success, trial & error. In what was the last bit of fun b4 the pandemic, we grew up quickly & BOOM, now we’re parents to the most beautiful bundle of joy. I love you, witcho’ FINE ASS.
#DingleBellsInLouisville
#ForTheLoveOfDevyn
💝
Just a couple kids trying to make the most out of life. 2020, you humbled us and blessed all at once. Devyn, we can’t wait to meet you soon. Your mommy is so fine, I know you’ll be beautiful.
#HappyNewYear
POWERFUL: These women coordinated a meetup through Facebook to come to the epicenter of last night’s protests to sit together, burn sage and pray for the city of Louisville and all injustices happening across the country.
@WLKY
#BreonnaTaylor
#GeorgeFloyd
#AhmaudAubrey
Another month down and a lifetime to go. Happy 3 months Ms. Devyn Dubois - stay spunky and full of personality, you make being your Dad a lot of fun. 💜😘
...and then God laughed yet again at my plans and showed me His. Made my debut on
@WLKY
Louisville as their newest Morning Anchor - So very thankful to join this team w/
@WLKYMonica
@WLKYJulie
&
@WLKYMatt
- thank you so much for the warm welcome!
#Grateful
#Humbled
BALTIMORE’S BLACK SANTA: Meet Santa Luke from Mondawmin Mall. For almost 50 years, Luke Durant, Jr. has brought joy & smiles to children & adults both naughty and nice. He & his late brother were the first Black Santas at Columbia Mall in Howard County.
@wjz
PURPLE FEVER: The purple pulse is high in Charm City as I go around town to capture the excitement about our Baltimore
@Ravens
ahead of the biggest football game in Baltimore in 53 years.
@wjz
@WJZ13sports
@TrippyKicka
@FlockMan88