Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Congratulations to LINDA WILLIAMS for 29 Years with Fox 10 News!

29 years ago yesterday, former KOOL Anchor & Phoenix Icon BILL CLOSE hired LINDA WILLIAMS as an ENG editor!

Linda has become one of the most trusted newscasters in Phoenix media history!  I had the distinct honor a couple of months ago to meet her at my doctor's office.  Got to spend a couple of hours talking to her about many topics.  She is one sharp lady!

Here is Linda's Bio:

Linda Williams



FOX 10 News Weekend Anchor


Linda Williams joined the FOX 10 News team in 1981. Linda co-anchors the weekend editions of FOX 10 News broadcasts - Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm to 6pm and 9pm to 10:30pm.

Williams began her broadcast career in 1979 at the PBS station here in Phoenix. In 1981, she joined FOX 10 News. She worked her way up from tape editor to general assignment reporter to news anchor.


A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Williams moved to Phoenix in 1973. Linda graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism in 1981.


Linda enjoys watching her two children grow, tracking the stock market and traveling. Linda is involved in various contests events, from reading to classes at Valley schools and encouraging young people to seek a career in Broadcast Journalism.


Follow Linda on Twitter at twitter.com/newsmamaone

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