Richard Ransom
Richard Ransom anchors News Channel 3 weekdays at 5pm, 6pm and 10pm and says he is proud to be a part of the News Channel 3 team. "It's rewarding to work with so many professionals committed to quality. I can honestly say 'On Your Side' is not just a slogan around here. We live and breathe it."
Richard has always had a passion for journalism. Growing up, watching local news in the Denver area, Richard followed his passion to the University of Missouri-Columbia. While there, Richard studied in London and interned for ABC News. Richard held TV jobs in Peoria, IL and Jacksonville, FL before coming to Memphis in 1994.
After almost eight years as a reporter and anchor for WMC-TV, Richard and his family left the Mid-South in 2001 for an opportunity in Milwaukee, "We left the Mid-South with heavy hearts, but the professional opportunity in Milwaukee was too good to pass up," says Richard. "However, when News Channel 3 called and asked me to come back to the Mid-South, we didn't even hesitate We're glad to be back in a warmer climate with warmer people."
Richard is the winner of numerous Regional Emmy and Associated Press awards for breaking news, feature stories and best newscast. During his career he has covered the funeral of former president Ronald Reagan, the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in Houston, national political conventions and hurricanes. "What I love about reporting is the access it gives me to history, and the chance it gives me to share that history with viewers."
Richard always appreciates getting feedback from viewers. "I feel honored and awed with the trust people show us by letting us into their homes every night.We take that responsibility seriously."
When he's not at work, chances are you'll find Richard with his wife and two children.
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Richard has always had a passion for journalism. Growing up, watching local news in the Denver area, Richard followed his passion to the University of Missouri-Columbia. While there, Richard studied in London and interned for ABC News. Richard held TV jobs in Peoria, IL and Jacksonville, FL before coming to Memphis in 1994.
After almost eight years as a reporter and anchor for WMC-TV, Richard and his family left the Mid-South in 2001 for an opportunity in Milwaukee, "We left the Mid-South with heavy hearts, but the professional opportunity in Milwaukee was too good to pass up," says Richard. "However, when News Channel 3 called and asked me to come back to the Mid-South, we didn't even hesitate We're glad to be back in a warmer climate with warmer people."
Richard is the winner of numerous Regional Emmy and Associated Press awards for breaking news, feature stories and best newscast. During his career he has covered the funeral of former president Ronald Reagan, the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in Houston, national political conventions and hurricanes. "What I love about reporting is the access it gives me to history, and the chance it gives me to share that history with viewers."
Richard always appreciates getting feedback from viewers. "I feel honored and awed with the trust people show us by letting us into their homes every night.We take that responsibility seriously."
When he's not at work, chances are you'll find Richard with his wife and two children.
Email Richard
