Anissa Centers

News anchor

East Texas

Anissa Centers is a native East Texan whose award-winning career has taken her all over the Southeast. She most recently anchored the news at WSB-TV, the number one station in Atlanta, Georgia. Before that she was the primary evening news anchor at WALA-TV in Mobile, Alabama on the Gulf Coast.

She covered nearly every hurricane and tropical storm to hit the region from 1996 until 2007, including Hurricane Katrina. Her work during Katrina convinced the Alabama Associated Press to name her the Best News Anchor in the state. During one period of time, she won that award three years in a row.

During her career, Anissa has done live reporting for CNN and interviewed former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. All of that was exciting but it pales in comparison to how great it feels to come home. Anissa says she should have known she missed home and would, most likely, return when she decided to paint her family's entire rec room to look like the Texas flag!

Anissa was born and raised in Longview, Texas. She married her high school sweetheart, Reggie Centers and they have three children.

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Anissa Centers talks with a registered financial advisor about giving you a sense of security...

WATCH: Anissa Centers talks with a registered financial advisor about controlling your financial future

Updated: Aug. 10, 2020 at 2:15 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Anissa Centers talks with a registered financial advisor about giving you a sense of security for your financial future.

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He met his hero when he was 18 and worked for him right up until the congressman’s death last...

WATCH: Anissa Centers talks with an East Texan who worked alongside John Lewis

Updated: Jul. 22, 2020 at 2:39 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

He met his hero when he was 18 and worked for him right up until the congressman’s death last week.

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He’s been urging his classmates to sign a letter asking the Tyler ISD school board to vote to...

WATCH: 1960 Robert E. Lee grad explains why name of alma mater should be changed

Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 3:02 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

He’s been urging his classmates to sign a letter asking the Tyler ISD school board to vote to change the name of the school.

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Anissa Centers discusses what she is calling “mask madness”.

WATCH: Anissa Centers reports on customers’ reactions to mask requirements

Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 12:23 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Anissa Centers joins East Texas Now to talk about mask madness.

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Trude Lamb’s mother says some of the online response to her daughter’s stance that she will...

Student who took stand for changing name of Robert E. Lee High School hopeful for good outcome

Updated: Jul. 14, 2020 at 10:46 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers and KLTV Digital Media Staff

“‘Please vote to change the name...not to Tyler Lee but to something we can all be proud of,” she wrote. And now, there will be a special meeting to discuss just that.

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Anissa Centers examines the difficulties of changing personal perceptions of race relations...

WATCH: Anissa Centers reports on efforts to change race relations

Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 3:01 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Anissa Centers exposes the challenge of changing learned behavior with race relations.

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Anissa Centers brings East Texas Now some surprising interviews with seniors.

WATCH: Anissa Centers checks in with 2020 graduates

Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 2:46 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Anissa Centers brings East Texas Now some surprising interviews with seniors.

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Tiffany Mitchell offers free zoom classes.

WATCH: Instructor offers unique contribution to community

Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 3:49 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tiffany Mitchell offers free zoom classes.

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Anissa Centers shares the different categories customers fall into with their purchasing...

WATCH: Local businesses experience change in customers’ spending after state re-opens

Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 2:29 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Anissa Centers shares the different categories customers fall into with their purchasing choices, and what changes she finds in herself.

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Relationship professionals Russell Bailiff and Laurie Ann Frank suggest some tips for...

WATCH: Navigating COVID clashes

Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 3:01 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Relationship professionals Russell Bailiff and Laurie Ann Frank suggest some tips for recognizing and dealing with possible problems with the public.

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Anissa Centers shares suggestions from infectious disease specialists for safely celebrating...

WATCH: Tips for a new approach to outdoor cookouts

Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 4:34 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Anissa Centers shares suggestions from infectious disease specialists for safely celebrating and congregating.

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WATCH: Anissa Centers shares Free Friday Fun ideas to get you through the weekend

Updated: May. 15, 2020 at 4:55 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Anissa Centers has fun ideas for you to enjoy this weekend!

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Russell Bailiff, L.C.S.W. and Laurie Ann Frank, L.C.S.W. who demonstrate the surprisingly easy...

WATCH: One easy and surprising technique to manage stress

Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 2:40 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Russell Bailiff and Laurie Ann Frank, are licensed clinical social workers. They demonstrate the surprisingly easy thing you can do to one part of your body to become clearheaded and calm.

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ETN: East Texas native working in Hollywood explains how COVID-19 will affect what you watch on tv

Updated: Apr. 14, 2020 at 2:18 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

ETN: Los Angeles show producer tells Anissa Centers how Coronavirus is changing television

East Texas Now

ETN: Anissa Centers talks about religious services online and efforts to make a spiritual connection

Updated: Apr. 13, 2020 at 4:10 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Bringing more meaning to online religious services.

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ETN: Anissa Centers gives tips for getting the most out of virtual connections

Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 2:36 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Anissa Centers talks about how to make the most emotionally out of digital connections during this time.

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ETN: Hardships facing family members separated by COVID-19

ETN: Family members facing hardships, separated by COVID-19

Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 3:10 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Forced separation has caught some East Texans away from home and unable to return.

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ETN: East Texas shopping behavior reflects new social distancing rules

Updated: Apr. 3, 2020 at 3:06 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

KLTV anchor Anissa Centers speaks with ETN host Kayla Lyons about consumer behavior and changes in business practices.

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ETN: Resources for homeschool challenges facing East Texans

Updated: Mar. 31, 2020 at 3:08 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Anissa Centers talks about setting up successful systems for home learning.

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ETN: How COVID-19 restrictions are affecting East Texans

Updated: Mar. 26, 2020 at 3:35 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers and Kayla Lyons

Anissa Centers talks about how she sees COVID-19 affecting East Texans' behavior.

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ETN: Unique challenges for families when college students come home

Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 4:02 PM CDT

By Kayla Lyons and Anissa Centers

Kayla Lyons speaks with Anissa Centers and her daughter, Ania, who has returned home from college.

East Texas Now

ETN: East Texas car dealerships feel economic fallout from COVID-19

Updated: Mar. 24, 2020 at 2:59 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers and Kayla Lyons

Anissa Centers examines the impact of COVID-19 on East Texas car sales.

East Texas perspective on Chinese storm

Updated: Sep. 16, 2018 at 8:22 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Jessica Faith will have a new forecast tonight at 10 that will let you know what you can expect from the weather where you live. It's information that can help you prepare for the week ahead. Lane Luckie is still in China, doing a series of special reports. Tonight at 10, he joins us with a new report on the tropical storm ravaging the area he's been visiting. It's the type of news you'll only see here. We were there as an East Texas church celebrated more than 100 years...

Tracking Florence

Updated: Sep. 13, 2018 at 9:10 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto is will have the latest on Hurricane Florence tonight at 10. Of course, he'll also have a new forecast so you know what to expect from the weather where you live. We have a new Restaurant Report. It's another chance for us to share more information that can help you plan your weekend, if you have any plans to eat out. We'll also have a new report on the shooting that had Longview police responding.

Frightening shaking

Updated: Sep. 12, 2018 at 9:12 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tonight at 10, we'll have a new report on the latest East Texas earthquake. We'll also have a new report on the liquid oxygen spill that still has an East Texas roadway closed. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto is tracking everything that could affect the weather where you live. He'll also have the latest on Hurricane Florence in tonight's new forecast.

Fraud alert

Updated: Sep. 11, 2018 at 9:34 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto will have a new forecast for you at 10. He's tracking the rising temperatures and possibility of rain here in East Texas. We have a 7 On Your Side tonight. An East Texas sheriff's office has a warning for you. Sports Director Michael Coleman has a new report on the new problem the Cowboys are having with a key position.

Heated politics

Updated: Sep. 9, 2018 at 8:32 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tonight at 10, Bob Hallmark has a new report on the shock that sent an East Texas cheerleader to the hospital. Jessica Faith will have a new forecast for you tonight at 10. She's been tracking the rain that's moved through East Texas this weekend. She'll let you know what you can expect for the beginning of this week. Khyati Patel gives you a behind-the-scenes look at a new documentary on the Texas senate race that has much of the country transfixed. Hear from the ...

Wanted: A Forever Home

Updated: Sep. 5, 2018 at 9:02 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

We've been getting the rain we've been hoping for. At 10, find out if it's just passing through or if you can expect to see more of that in the weather where you live. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto will have a new forecast for you. Tonight at 10, we have a new report on the man who, repeatedly, ran a truck into a Dallas TV station. Get ready to open your heart. Erika Bazaldua joins us at 10 with a new Gift of Love.

Rain for you holiday

Updated: Sep. 3, 2018 at 9:13 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto is tracking the rain for you. Tonight at 10, he'll let you know what you can expect from the weather where you live. Tonight at 10, we'll have a new report on the wreck in East Texas that killed four people. We'll also have the latest on the escaped inmate East Texas authorities want back in jail.

Home matters

Updated: Sep. 2, 2018 at 8:30 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

The weather will play a major role in Labor Day plans so make sure you tune in tonight for Jessica Faith's new forecast. She'll let you know what you can expect from the weather where you live. Bob Hallmark has a new report on how something from an ancient Eastern tradition is helping modern day East Texans recover from past trauma. Cinnamon Cornell has a new report on the spike in home sales in one East Texas county and what it could mean for the area, as a whole.

Rainy day

Updated: Aug. 30, 2018 at 9:12 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Jessica Faith is doing meteorology duty in the First Alert Weather Center. She's tracking the possibility of rain on the upcoming holiday. She'll let you know what you know what you can expect from the weather where you live. Tonight, folks in Tyler decided to go for gold. The unique event to honor childhood heroes. The first high school game of the season tonight. Sports Director Michael Coleman has highlights of the first game of the Tyler Classic.

13 years later

Updated: Aug. 29, 2018 at 9:11 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

On the 13th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall, a woman who now calls East Texas home shares what it's like living through one of the greatest disasters to ever hit our country and what it's like living with the memories. That's in Brionna Rivers' new report at 10. Tonight at 10, you have another chance to open your heart and home to love. Erika Bazaldua joins us with Gift of Love. Meteorologist Jessica Faith is tracking temperatures for you. Tonight ...

More heat

Updated: Aug. 27, 2018 at 9:35 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tonight at 10, we have a new report on what Gregg county investigators are doing to try to figure out what connection a jailed sex offender may have to the deaths of two East Texas women. Meteorologist Katie Vossler is tracking the cooling temperatures for you. Tonight at 10, she'll let you know what you can expect from the weather where you live. Of course since it's August in Texas, you can expect to be hot but Katie says some of us could see some relief in the form of...

Woman power

Updated: Aug. 26, 2018 at 8:31 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Today, it was great to be a kid in Nacogdoches. Tia Johnson has a new report at 10 on Mister Ron's 'Skate While You Wait.' Tonight at 10, Brenna Burger has a new report that explores the impact women, here in East Texas, and beyond have on America's political landscape. Meteorologist Jessica Faith has a new forecast for you. She'll explain what you can expect from the weather where you live as the new work week begins.

Looking out for snakes

Updated: Aug. 23, 2018 at 9:05 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tonight at 10, a new report on how the Van police say a green thumb landed one person in jail. Usually, when we do stories on snakes, they are about how people want to see fewer of them. Tonight at 10, Donna McCollum explains why that's the opposite of what's going on in East Texas, right now. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto will help you plan your weekend by letting you know what you can expect from the weather where you live.

A chance at love

Updated: Aug. 22, 2018 at 9:06 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tonight at 10, Jamey Boyum will have a new report that explains the unusual historical marker going up in the city of Marshall. You'll also get another chance to learn what you can expect from the weather where you live. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto will have a new forecast for you. And, Erika Bazaldua joins us with a new Gift of Love. She's introducing us to three brothers who hope your home is the loving place that will give them the support of family.

Downtown changes

Updated: Aug. 21, 2018 at 8:12 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto is in the First Alert Weather Center. He's not only tracking the heat and the possibility of rain. He's also tracking that haze that covered the skies of East Texas. He'll explain all of it to you at 10. Downtown Tyler will have a new look. Tonight at 10, Sophia Constantine explains why you'll need to know where to look to see it. An East Texas college student is putting the tragedy from her unique background to use with...

Welcoming the champs

Updated: Aug. 20, 2018 at 8:15 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tonight at 10, we have coverage you won't see anywhere else of the triumphant return of the Lufkin All Stars as they greet their fans, waiting for them to come home after clinching another national championship. An East Texas hero is now back home after being a hero for folks in California threatened by wildfires. Tonight at 10, Khyati Patel talks with Nacogdoches' fire chief about his time on the front lines. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto will have a new forecast for you at...

Major decisions for Tyler ISD

Updated: Aug. 6, 2018 at 9:27 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tonight at 10, we'll have a new report on the big decision the Tyler ISD school board has to make tonight regarding naming the district's high schools. Our Sports Director Michael Coleman will have new camp information from both the Cowboys and Texans. And, Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto will have a new forecast for you. He's tracking the possibility of rain moving through the area. More at 10.

Hold up before you buy

Updated: Aug. 5, 2018 at 8:24 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

The family of a woman who disappeared two years ago while eight months pregnant say they're looking forward to finally seeing people charged in connection with that in court. Bob Hallmark has more on what's expected tomorrow in the latest in Sheryia Grant case. Meteorologist Jessica Faith is in the First Alert Weather Center tonight. At 10, she'll let you know what you can expect from the weather where you live as you start off your week. Before you head out to any gara...

East Texas mother continues looking for daughter

Updated: Aug. 2, 2018 at 9:11 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Shelby Trahan has a new report on a 12 year-old East Texas missing persons case. Tonight at 10, Shelby talks with Brandi Wells' mother about what life's been like after more than a decade of not knowing what happened. Meteorologist Katie Vossler is in the First Alert Weather Center tonight. She's tracking the possibility of rain moving through East Texas. She'll let you know what you can expect from the weather where you live as we move into the weekend. Speaking o...

Legal moves in electrocution

Updated: Aug. 1, 2018 at 9:16 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tonight at 10, we'll have a new report on the death of a 10 year-old girl who died after being electrocuted in her home. Meteorologist Katie Vossler is tracking the possibility that we could see some rain move into East Texas in the next few days. Watch at 10 and she'll let you know whether that's something you can expect from the weather where you live. Erika Bazuldua joins us at 10 with a new Gift of Love. She's introducing us to Alex, who may be perfect for you...

Guns in school

Updated: Jul. 31, 2018 at 9:05 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto is tracking the cooling temperatures for you. Tonight at 10, he'll let you know what you can expect from the weather where you live. Hallsville ISD hosted spent the evening talking school safety. Tonight at 10, Maranda Whittington with our Raycom sister station KSLA has a new report on the plan to arm administrators. Sports Director Michael Coleman joins us live from Cowboys camp at 10. He'll have a new report from Oxnard on the inte...

Grandchildren and drugs

Updated: Jul. 30, 2018 at 9:17 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

New tonight at 10, we have a new report on the East Texas grandparents accused of exposing their grandchildren to cocaine. We also have a new report on a Texas shark-napping.' It's what happens when you combine theft, an ocean predator and a baby stroller. The whole story at 10. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto continues to be the bearer of good news. He'll have a new forecast that will let you know how much longer you can expect cooler temperatures from the weather...

Faith and prayer in East Texas

Updated: Jul. 22, 2018 at 8:28 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Jessica Faith is in the First Alert Weather Center tonight. She's tracking the heat and all of the factors that may affect the weather where you live. She'll have a new forecast for you tonight at 10. Cinnamon Cornell has a new report on the latest work being done to control the spread of prostitution in East Texas. That's new at 10. Lane Luckie joins us with a new Power of Prayer that focuses on a familiar face. Tonight at 10, Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto...

Heat hurts

Updated: Jul. 19, 2018 at 9:35 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto says he wishes he could tell you it's going to cool off, soon, but it's not. So, make sure you tune in at 10 for his new forecast and the helpful info he has about staying safe in this heat. We have a new report about Texas farmers struggling with this heat. They tell their story at 10. Bob Hallmark has a new Restaurant Report sure to bring a smile to the faces of perfectionists all across East Texas.

Death of East Texas toddler back in the news

Updated: Jul. 18, 2018 at 9:10 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

An East Texas woman who was once found incompetent to stand trial for the death of her 3 year-old nephew will stand trial. Khyati Patel has the latest legal wrangling surrounding Billie Jean Cutler. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto will join us with a new forecast. He's tracking the stifling temperatures and will let you know when you can look forward to some relief.

Traffic headaches

Updated: Jul. 17, 2018 at 9:01 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Tonight at 10, we have a new report on the latest effort to ease the congestion on Highway 69 in Tyler. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto has a new forecast for you at 10. He's keeping a close eye on the scorching temperatures and tracking the possibility of any rain that could provide some relief. Sports Director Michael Coleman joins us at 10 with a new report on what some East Texas athletes are doing to make their collegiate career dreams come true.

East Texans talk trash

Updated: Jul. 15, 2018 at 8:33 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Lane Luckie says this week's Power of Prayer is a must watch. He's talking with the woman who says she found her purpose during a time when many people would have been asking, 'Why me?' Sheri Beeson shares how being hurt while being a good Samaritan wasn't the worst thing that could have happened to her. It's new tonight at 10. Jessica Faith joins us at 10 with a new forecast. She'll let you know whether you can expect to start the week with rain in the weathe...

East Texas congressman has something to say

Updated: Jul. 12, 2018 at 8:31 PM CDT

By Anissa Centers

Rain continues to come down in East Texas, after strong storms move through today. Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto has a new forecast for you at 10. He'll let you know if you should expect more of the same in the coming days. East Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert was right in the middle of a heated exchange today during testimony given by an FBI agent involved in the Russia probe. A new report at 10. And, our relationship with our sister station KSLA means you have anothe...

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