Andre Moreau is leaving WAFB-TV after eight years behind the nightly anchor desk. His last day on the air will be Friday, Sept. 2.
Neither Moreau nor station executives will discuss what led to the departure. WAFB News Director Robb Hays will say only that, “Andre has been a big part of our success story, and we’re sorry to see him go. But we support his decision to enter a new chapter in his life.”
For his part, Moreau says, “This is one of those things that gives me an opportunity to look at things that weren’t on the radar before. … I wish them the best and know they do the same for me.”
Moreau says he is exploring several options and has already been approached by several individuals and organizations about potential opportunities. He says he wants to stay in Baton Rouge.
Moreau joined the CBS affiliate as its weeknight co-anchor in 2008, replacing George Sells. It was a homecoming for the Baton Rouge native, who began his television career at WAFB as a sports anchor in the 1980s.
During the station’s recent continuous coverage of the catastrophic flooding, Moreau was noticeably absent from the air. He says he had previously scheduled to take this week off. He will return to the air next week and will appear nightly until his last day early next month.
“I will do a sign-off, a thank you and we will part on good terms,” Moreau says.
—Stephanie Riegel
