WAFB TV
Sidney Folse Jr. has a diverse work experience in the broadcasting industry. Sidney started their career in 1981 as an Engineering Maintenance apprentice at WWL-TV. Sidney then moved up to the role of Engineering Operator and later became an Engineering Maintenance employee. In 1992, Sidney joined Focus TV Worldwide as a Chief Engineer, where they were responsible for daily technical operations and maintaining IT infrastructure. Sidney also operated and maintained a Satellite Uplink Truck. Sidney joined WAFB TV in 2014 as an Engineering Manager. Over the years, they took on various roles, including Director of Technology and Chief Engineer, where they oversaw the technological aspects of the company. Overall, Sidney has extensive experience in engineering, maintenance, and technical operations in the broadcasting field.
Sidney Folse Jr. attended RETS where they studied Electronic Technology with a focus on Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Following their time at RETS, Sidney enrolled at the University of New Orleans, although no information regarding their degree name or field of study is available.
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WAFB TV
The tradition of television in Baton Rouge began on April 19, 1953, when WAFB signed on the air as the second television station in Louisiana. Over the following decades, Channel 9 created the number one news organization in south Louisiana, covering local, state, and regional news. Today, WAFB brings its viewers 25 hours of news programming each week. Our anchors, reporters, producers and photographers have won numerous awards from the Associated Press and the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. A number of investigative reports by WAFB 9 News on various topics have even resulted in changes in state law. While news and programming are our broadcast trademarks, WAFB is constantly being honored for its community service. Channel 9 donates over $1.25 million in public service air time each year. The list of station promotions to help local non-profit organizations is lengthy, with the Children's Miracle Mansion; the St. Vincent de Paul Uniform Drive; Assess the Need; VolunteerUnited, the Baton Rouge Volunteer recognition program and the Salvation Army, to name just a few. WAFB is part of Gray Television, which supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.