Kyra Purvis

Kyra Purvis is the Morning Anchor and morning reporter for WBMA’s ‘Good Morning Alabama’ show, often the first on the scene delivering quarter-hour updates on breaking news such as area fires, active crime scenes, and traffic fatalities. She engages with the community to highlight the impact of these events, including exclusive interviews and in-depth coverage of sensitive stories.

Notable Coverage

• Exclusive interview with a husband who faced his wife’s killer, revealing the perpetrator was a family friend.
• Coverage of fear and frustration in the Collegeville community after a 5-year-old girl and her mother were shot in a targeted attack.
• Reporting on dwindling resources for expectant mothers in Alabama, partnering with national agencies like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to explore solutions such as family practice obstetrics, particularly for rural areas.
• Investigation into limited healthcare access in rural South Georgia during the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborating with hospitals and private practices to inform viewers about available resources.
• Coverage of the Andrew Brown shooting protests in Pasquotank County, which gained national attention.

Professional Background

• Began her on-air career in 2021 as a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) in Albany, GA, covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on underserved communities.
• Joined WBMA ABC3340 in Birmingham, AL, in 2022 as an MMJ and was promoted to General Assignment Reporter within a year.

Education & Affiliations

• Graduated from Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications, where she was part of the Honors program and won first place in the National Association of African American Honors Programs Oratorical Competition.
• Completed an internship with the on-campus television station W18BB-DTV, covering campus and community events, including protests related to the Andrew Brown shooting.
• Member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, serving as a journalist for the Princess Anne Alumnae Chapter.

Personal Interests

Kyra enjoys dancing, exploring the Birmingham metro area, and discovering small “hole-in-the-wall” restaurants. She prioritizes her relationship with God and her family, which she credits for her sense of support and purpose.