We've been getting a lot of email about Richelle, who officially left News 4 This Morning last week. She'll start at CNN Headline News in about two weeks, and trust me when I tell you we all miss her terribly! It's a great opportunity for her, and what a showcase for all that talent, wit and wisdom.

Below is the press release from CNN, announcing Richelle's new position. And I'm thrilled Virginia Kerr is joining me on the desk!

Marc


News Anchor Richelle Carey Joins Headline News

Richelle Carey, a news anchor with extensive reporting experience in markets nationwide, will soon join Headline News, it was announced today by Ken Jautz, executive vice president of CNN Worldwide. Carey's new assignment, which will include anchoring Headline Prime news breaks as well as overnight newscasts, will begin Tuesday, June 13.

"Richelle is a dynamic addition to the Headline News team," Jautz said. "News breaks continue to be an important part of our Headline Prime line-up, and Richelle's breadth of experience will certainly serve her well in this new role."

Carey comes to Headline News from KMOV in St. Louis, where she anchored the News 4 This Morning show since 2003. Before St. Louis, Carey also anchored the morning news for KVVU-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada, and KETK-TV in Tyler, Texas. Carey has also served as a military reporter in Waco, Texas, at KWTX-TV. She began her career as an associate producer for KPRC-TV in Houston.

Carey's notable reporting assignments have included covering Fort Hood in Texas, the largest military installation in the world. She also spent a week in Bosnia completing a four-part series on the work of soldiers in the 1st U.S. Cavalry stationed there. She has also been awarded the "Women Changing the World" award from Texas College.

Carey is a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in telecommunications.

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