journalism Archives - The AUMnibus

Sep

30

2025

Learning to pivot and take the jump: AUM’s communication specialist shares her story of stories

NewsAdrienne Nettles, AUM facualty, features, journalism, Public Relations

photo courtesy of Jessica Lewis on pexels.com By: Jennifer Tolbert MONTGOMERY, Ala. — From being a small-town city hall reporter to being a communication specialist at Auburn University at Montgomery and a career spanning over 20 years, Adrienne Nettles has first-hand experience in what it means to grow in your career. Her profession has given her plenty of opportunities and the ability to learn. Such as the rise in a demanding digital world. In high school in Mobile Nettles knew she had a love for writing, and she set her sights on attending a local university, Spring Hill College, to…

Sep

29

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

Reporters, reality and robots: Carrington Cole and the future of news

NewsAI, Carrington Cole, features, interview, journalism, positvity, robots, story, WAKA

By: Dezzy Crumpler AUM Audio · WAKA reporter Carrington Cole is interviewed by AUM senior Destannie Crumpler MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The week before Carrington Cole was supposed to start working with Marvel Studios in 2020, the world shut down. “The week before I was supposed to start, COVID hit the U.S,” she said. That sudden pause sent her back to Montgomery, where she traded Hollywood dreams for something unexpected: learning to report the news for WAKA in her hometown. Carrington Cole is shown at this year's Alabama Broadcast Association conference in Birmingham. Her journey is more than just a career…

Sep

26

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

Brooke Myers: the pride and joy of Auburn radio

NewsAuburn radio, Brooke Myers, features, interview, journalism, radio journalism, story, Tiger Communications

(photo credits pexels.com) By: Rodrecus Lewis AUM Audio · Tiger Communications GM Brooke Myers is interviewed by student Rodrecus Lewis AUBURN, Ala. — Displaying her overwhelming southern charm and hospitality, Brooke Myers, the general manager for Tiger Communications, began our interview by setting up new office chairs. The casually dressed radio host walked into the office, with a warm smile and paper building instructions, offering a seat while we prepared for conversation. “We ordered more chairs because for some reason the ones we have keep breaking,” she explained. “I’ve built every chair in here.” With a radio station worked by only nine people,…

Sep

25

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

Telling Selma’s story: A profile of Brent Maze

NewsAI, Brent Maze, features, journalism, local news, newspapers, The Selma Times Journal

photo courtesy of Pixabay on pexels.com Local news editor affirms community journalism matters and is worth the fight AUM Audio · Selma Times Journal Editor Brent Maze is interviewed by AUM senior Nichlos Cutrell For long-time journalist Brent Maze, success isn't measured in the number of awards he's won or the titles he's held. He measures the success in stories he's written connecting neighbors, holding local leaders accountable and giving voice to communities. “People sometimes think local news is small news,” Maze said. “But it’s the news that affects your life every single day. It’s the stories of your neighbors,…

Sep

23

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

More than just news: News anchor and reporter of 23 years Sally Pitts shares her experience being a part of the WSFA family

NewsAI, features, journalism, Sally Pitts, WSFA-12

By: Tyreanna Causey AUM Audio · WSFA-TV anchor Sally Pitts is interviewed by AUM student Tyreanna Causey MONTGOMERY, Ala.— For 23 years, Sally Pitts has worked for WSFA-12 News, where she reported and anchored for the state of Alabama, bringing viewers breaking news and heartfelt stories to watch. When she’s not in the studio, she’s playing tennis, running or spending time with her family or taking her daughters to soccer practice. Sally Pitts is shown reporting live from Montgomery Whitewater to show off some behind-the-scenes footage of the location on July 7, 2023. (Photo taken by WSFA-12 News in 2023) Sally…

Sep

23

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

Cap and gown to community sound: Wetumpka Herald reporter Ana Meyer, storyteller of local athletes

NewsAna Meyer, features, journalism, local, local news, University of Texas, Wetumpka

Ana Myer poses in front of the Wetumpka Herald building. (photo courtesy of Ana Meyer) By: Alexis Taylor AUM Audio · Wetumpka Herald reporter and UT grad Ana Meyer is interviewed by AUM senior Alexis Taylor WETUMPKA, Ala. — Ana Meyer, a recent University of Texas graduate, got a fresh start in Wetumpka as she embarks on her journey as a sports reporter. Ana Meyer is pictured wearing a University of Texas stole in Austin, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Ana Meyer) “Going to journalism school was really one of the best decisions that I ever made,” said Meyer. The University…

Sep

20

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

Angier Johnson: A voice of faith and resilience on Montgomery’s airwaves

NewsAngier Johnson, faith, features, gospel, journalism, Montgomery, motivation, story, zeta phi beta

Uplifting listeners, Angier Johnson delivers heartfelt inspiration during her radio air shift. (Photo courtesy of Angier Johnson) By: Nicholas Drayton AUM Audio · WVAS 90.7 FM gospel show host Angier Johnson is interviewed by COMM senior Nicholas Drayton MONTGOMERY, Ala.— As the sun rises over Montgomery on a Sunday morning, families throughout the city will start waking up to the comforting, soothing sounds of Angier Johnson. With Angier's rich, energetic voice, her Sunday Morning Gospel show on WVAS 90.7 FM from 6 to 11 a.m. brings words of inspiration and worship into households throughout the city. Angier Johnson shines on…

Sep

19

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

When headlines fade, faith remains: Former reporter Chris Searcy traded the newsroom for the pulpit, finding purpose beyond the press

CampusAI, Alabama, journalism, news, pastor

Pastor Chris Searcy poses for a picture with AUM senior Shaniece McGhee after their interview in the Communication Department office on Sept. 22, 2025. (photo courtesy of Nichlos Cutrell) AUM Audio · Montgomery's Pastor Chris Searcy is interviewed by COMM senior Shaniece McGhee By: Shaniece McGhee Chris Searcy reporting at night against a city skyline backdrop, showcasing his role as a journalist. Before Pastor Chris Searcy stepped in front of a newsroom camera, he never imagined his life going that way. His mind was first set on pursuing a career in politics, and he believed that campaigning would be his…