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AwardJun 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

Gray Media Stations Earn 93 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Gray Media announced that 41 of its local television stations collectively received 93 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for journalistic excellence from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). WVUE in New Orleans led all Gray stations with nine awards, while four stations received the highest honor for Overall Excellence. Company executives praised the journalists' dedication to accountability, public service, and driving meaningful change through strong local journalism. The regional winners will now advance to the national round of the competition.

Key Highlights

  • 41 Gray Media local television stations earned 93 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.
  • WVUE in New Orleans led all Gray stations with nine awards.
  • Four stations received the highest honor for Overall Excellence.
  • Eleven awards were given for Investigative Reporting.
  • Nine awards were for Digital content and nine for Hard News.
  • Eight awards were for Podcast and eight for Excellence in Video.
  • Six awards were for Continuing Coverage and six for Excellence In Innovation.