NEW ORLEANS — WBOK 1230 AM co-owner Wendell Pierce announced Thursday that former WWL-TV anchor Sally-Ann Roberts will take over as host of The Good Morning Show.
The current host of the show, Oliver Thomas, is stepping away to run for a seat on the New Orleans City Council. Thomas told the Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate last month that he was taking early steps in challenging Cyndi Nguyen for the District E seat.
Thomas previously served on the council from 1994 to 2007 but resigned his seat after pleading guilty to bribery charges.
“I’m ecstatic to be able to continue to do what I love on a different platform! I’m also thrilled to be a part of what’s happening at WBOK, and to be able to talk with their listeners every morning,” Roberts said.
Roberts retired from the Eyewitness Morning News in 2018 after 40 years as one of southeast Louisiana's most beloved and respected television journalists.
“We’re excited to have Sally-Ann join our team and more excited for the students that have the opportunity to learn from her. She’s a superstar in broadcast media and we’re looking forward to some great shows.” WBOK General Manager Schuyler Williams said.
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WWL-TV reporter Paul Murphy contributed to this report.