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'''Mark Prater''' (born in Prattville) is the | '''Mark Prater''' (born in Prattville) is the morning desk meteorologist for [[WIAT-TV]] (CBS 42). | ||
Prater was raised in Prattville and attended Troy University, [[Auburn University]] and Mississippi State University on his way to earning degrees in broadcasting and meteorology. He | Prater was raised in Prattville and attended Troy State University, [[Auburn University]] and Mississippi State University on his way to earning degrees in broadcasting and meteorology. He got his start in broadcasting at Troy's TSU-TV in [[1989]]. | ||
In [[1996]] he left to become part of the original news staff at [[WBMA-TV]] (ABC 33/40) | He worked as a television reporter at WTVY in Dothan and at WSFA-TV in Montgomery from [[1992]] to [[1994]] before moving to [[WBRC-TV]] in [[1994]]. Part of his experience was reporting on United Nations food aid in war-torn Sarajevo and Split, Croatia. | ||
In [[1996]] he left WBRC to become part of the original news staff at [[WBMA-TV]] (ABC 33/40) at its launch on [[September 1]]. He did weather segments for "[[Good Morning Alabama]]" and for the News at Noon, both of which he later co-anchored with [[Keisa Sharpe]]. | |||
Prater was named Alabama's Best Weather Caster by the Associated Press in [[1999]]. His coverage of a [[2000 Tuscaloosa tornado|tornado in downtown Tuscaloosa]] in [[2000]] won him a regional Emmy and a national Edward R. Murrow award. He left 33/40 in [[2004]]. | Prater was named Alabama's Best Weather Caster by the Associated Press in [[1999]]. His coverage of a [[2000 Tuscaloosa tornado|tornado in downtown Tuscaloosa]] in [[2000]] won him a regional Emmy and a national Edward R. Murrow award. He left 33/40 in [[2004]]. | ||
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In March [[2002]] Prater was diagnosed with Type II Hepatitis C. He disclosed the diagnosis to the public and began chemotherapy treatment the next fall. [[2005]] he co-authored a book, ''Silent Storm'' about his successful physical and spiritual battle against Hepatitis. Former co-anchor [[C. L. Carden]] collaborated on the writing. | In March [[2002]] Prater was diagnosed with Type II Hepatitis C. He disclosed the diagnosis to the public and began chemotherapy treatment the next fall. [[2005]] he co-authored a book, ''Silent Storm'' about his successful physical and spiritual battle against Hepatitis. Former co-anchor [[C. L. Carden]] collaborated on the writing. | ||
Prater has worked for WNCF-TV in Montgomery and WPGA-TV in Macon, Georgia. He was Chief and Managing Meteorologist for KLJB-TV and the Independent News Network in Davenport, Iowa. until [[2008]]. That Summer he returned to Birmingham to replace [[David Sawyer]] as WIAT's chief meteorologist. In [[2010]], Prater was named "Weather Anchor Of The Year" by the [[Alabama Broadcasters Association]] at their "ABBY" award banquet. In April [[2013]] Prater moved to the morning newscast and was replaced by [[Gene Norman]] on the evening news. | |||
Prater is married to the former Carol Willis of Prattville and has four children; Madison, Cole, Trinity and Fowler. They are members of the [[Church at Brook Hills]]. | Prater is married to the former [[Carole Prater|Carol Willis]] of Prattville and has four children; Madison, Cole, Trinity and Fowler. They are members of the [[Church at Brook Hills]]. | ||
==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
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* [http://www.cbs42.com/about/22860589.html Mark Prater] page at cbs42.com | * [http://www.cbs42.com/about/22860589.html Mark Prater] page at cbs42.com | ||
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Revision as of 16:30, 23 May 2013
Mark Prater (born in Prattville) is the morning desk meteorologist for WIAT-TV (CBS 42).
Prater was raised in Prattville and attended Troy State University, Auburn University and Mississippi State University on his way to earning degrees in broadcasting and meteorology. He got his start in broadcasting at Troy's TSU-TV in 1989.
He worked as a television reporter at WTVY in Dothan and at WSFA-TV in Montgomery from 1992 to 1994 before moving to WBRC-TV in 1994. Part of his experience was reporting on United Nations food aid in war-torn Sarajevo and Split, Croatia.
In 1996 he left WBRC to become part of the original news staff at WBMA-TV (ABC 33/40) at its launch on September 1. He did weather segments for "Good Morning Alabama" and for the News at Noon, both of which he later co-anchored with Keisa Sharpe.
Prater was named Alabama's Best Weather Caster by the Associated Press in 1999. His coverage of a tornado in downtown Tuscaloosa in 2000 won him a regional Emmy and a national Edward R. Murrow award. He left 33/40 in 2004.
Prater has been a frequent guest on the Rick & Bubba Show. In 2001 he played the role of a radio announcer in the independent feature film Rustin.
In March 2002 Prater was diagnosed with Type II Hepatitis C. He disclosed the diagnosis to the public and began chemotherapy treatment the next fall. 2005 he co-authored a book, Silent Storm about his successful physical and spiritual battle against Hepatitis. Former co-anchor C. L. Carden collaborated on the writing.
Prater has worked for WNCF-TV in Montgomery and WPGA-TV in Macon, Georgia. He was Chief and Managing Meteorologist for KLJB-TV and the Independent News Network in Davenport, Iowa. until 2008. That Summer he returned to Birmingham to replace David Sawyer as WIAT's chief meteorologist. In 2010, Prater was named "Weather Anchor Of The Year" by the Alabama Broadcasters Association at their "ABBY" award banquet. In April 2013 Prater moved to the morning newscast and was replaced by Gene Norman on the evening news.
Prater is married to the former Carol Willis of Prattville and has four children; Madison, Cole, Trinity and Fowler. They are members of the Church at Brook Hills.
Publications
- Prater, Mark with C. L. Carden (2005) Silent Storm: Finding Spritual Shelter. Birmingham: New Hope Publishers. ISBN 1563099004
References
- Stroud, Laurie (February 2003) "Mark Prater: Forecasting a Bright Future." Birmingham Christian Family
External links
- Mark Prater page at cbs42.com