KATV News Director Fired; Chris May and Barry Brandt Sidelined...

 KATV/Channel 7 News Director Nick Genty has been termniated!! According to reports Sinclair management says Genty was suspended September 17th. In an email to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Sinclair Group Manager John Seabers stated, "It was determined through our investigation into the recent events at KATV that swift action was important to hold the responsible parties accountable."

According to the ADG, the station received criticism on twitter from the National Association of Black Journalists when an on-air anchor wore an afro wig to celebrate 70 degree weather.  

Genty had been with KATV since 2011.  

 

UPDATE:  According to Arkansas Business.com, Channel 7 anchor Chris May and meteorologist Barry Brandt have both been sidelined due to the incident which took place on Sept 16th.  May and Brandt both wore wigs during the 10pm newscast.