A historical marker honoring Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray was unveiled Wednesday in Tuskegee. A number of speakers spoke about Gray's accomplishments, some calling him a "trailblazer" and a "living legend." Marilyn Stamps with the Alabama Tourism Department was among the speakers; she says Gray's work will be on display for generations to come. The marker is located across the street from Tuskegee University.
Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.