Desirae Duncan
News Anchor/Reporter
Biloxi, MS
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Desirae Duncan is a native of Kentucky and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kentucky with a degree in journalism. Before coming to WLOX, she was a multimedia journalist at WALB in Albany, GA, and started at WAVE in Louisville, KY as a news content specialist and digital content producer.
Desirae’s start in news was in middle school, where she was known for waking up the school every morning with an enthusiastic "Good morning, Bluegrass! I'm Desirae Duncan - your weathergirl!" She hopes to bring that same enthusiasm to her reporting in South Mississippi.
When she’s not on air, she’s spending time with her rescue dog, Winn Dixie, traveling, shopping or cheering on her Kentucky Wildcats.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2018 at 10:52 PM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron came face-to-face with a dangerous hurricane on Tuesday by taking flight into the eye of Hurricane Michael.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2018 at 4:52 PM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
Dougherty County commissioners unanimously approved a request from the Albany Museum of Art to reallocate $700,000 dollars from SPLOST V to financially support the estimated $7.5 million move.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2017 at 7:45 AM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
Workers at a Lee County Christmas tree farm are staying busy as the clock ticks to Christmas.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2017 at 2:58 PM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
From the streets of downtown, to the exit ramps near the bypass, panhandlers are a common sight across Albany.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2017 at 9:18 AM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
Black Friday is just days away, but some stores are deciding to allow people to get a head start on shopping for deals by opening on Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2017 at 7:49 AM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
Albany police are urging shoppers to stay safe during the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2017 at 7:10 AM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
With the holidays fast approaching, businesses are gearing up for one of their most dangerous times of the year.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2017 at 12:15 AM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
Albany Technical College is hoping to get more truck drivers trained and ready to hit the road, as the country faces a national shortage.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2017 at 12:14 AM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
Albany Technical College is increasing enrollment opportunities in its industrial operations program to meet the growing demand local industries have for workers.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2017 at 3:32 AM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
The Harmony Jubilee will kick off Friday in Fitzgerald.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2017 at 7:44 AM EST
|By Desirae Duncan
A huge effort is underway in Lee County to encourage better driving habits among young drivers.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2017 at 7:21 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Lee County commissioners are in the process of getting work started on several road resurfacing projects.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2017 at 7:56 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
As the temperatures drop in south Georgia during the fall, utility bills tend to rise. Georgia Power says making small changes inside your home can mean big energy savings.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2017 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Police are searching for a pair of gunmen who held two guests at an Albany motel at gunpoint Tuesday morning.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2017 at 6:45 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
For those still searching for that last-minute perfect piece to finish off a Halloween costume, it could be a good idea to head to the library.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2017 at 6:21 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
An Albany market is preparing for its final weekend of the season.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2017 at 6:12 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
With a lot of Halloween events happening this weekend, dentists are urging parents to keep an eye on how much candy kids are eating.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2017 at 7:44 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
A special guest speaker will attend Phoebe Putney's annual women's health fair this Saturday.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2017 at 5:32 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
The Dougherty County coroner is encouraging the community to take a stand against recent violence in Albany.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2017 at 8:01 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Friends and family of a man gunned down outside an Albany nightclub will hold a vigil on Thursday in the victim's hometown of Pelham.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2017 at 6:25 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Members of a non-profit organization in Albany are grieving the loss of two of its most dedicated volunteers.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2017 at 11:15 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Phoebe announced on Tuesday it has purchased the former grocery store at the corner of Westover Boulevard and Meredyth Drive.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2017 at 9:15 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
An Albany man accused of murdering his wife stood before a judge on Tuesday.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2017 at 6:16 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
One person is in custody after shots were fired near Wilcox State Prison early Tuesday morning.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2017 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Georgia DNR officials and hunting experts urge safety as thousands of hunters gear up for the open of firearm deer hunting season tomorrow.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2017 at 7:14 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Two people were seriously injured late Thursday night in a crash involving a golf cart in Lee County.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2017 at 2:39 PM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
There's a familiar face that can be spotted patrolling the grounds of the Sunbelt Ag Expo every year.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2017 at 9:30 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
The Sunbelt Ag Expo is an agricultural-based trade show held at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. Known as "North America's Premier Farm Show," the annual event has more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing the latest in farming technology.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2017 at 8:28 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
On Tuesday, the gates will officially open for the 40th year of the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie. Preparing Spence Field to welcome 80,000 visitors isn't a task that happens overnight.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2017 at 1:37 PM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Some exceptional students were honored at Worth County High School on Friday.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2017 at 6:44 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Cybersecurity has been in the spotlight as news of major data breaches takes over the headlines.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2017 at 6:37 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Dougherty County Schools are gearing up for what experts say could be a nasty flu season.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2017 at 11:35 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Sumter County Middle School celebrated a group of excellent students on Tuesday.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2017 at 10:39 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Albany fire officials are investigating what sparked a house fire early Wednesday morning.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2017 at 7:18 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Law enforcement officers across the country will be grabbing a cup of coffee on Wednesday, hoping to spur conversation with the communities they serve.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2017 at 7:14 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
The district is in desperate need of bus drivers, and with several open vacancies, the system's transportation department is working hard to recruit and train drivers as soon as possible.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2017 at 7:10 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
The Liberty House of Albany will kick off a month of events with the goal of banding the community together to end domestic violence.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2017 at 2:29 PM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Three people have died after a crash in Bainbridge. Two were from Bainbridge, and one was from Tallahassee.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2017 at 7:00 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
The new principal of Sumter County Middle School is using music in a creative way to make sure his students stick to the right beat.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2017 at 6:19 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
A high school diploma program in Albany is touting its success of giving dozens of students an alternative to traditional education.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2017 at 8:10 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Across the country, organizations and groups will work to register thousands to vote for National Voter Registration Day.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2017 at 11:05 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
The university recently appointed Dorene Medlin as Director for the Center for Faculty Excellence.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2017 at 7:50 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Mechanic Tom Gieryic said many people think battery issues arise from cold, frigid weather, but the summer heat can also drain a car battery.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2017 at 7:46 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Albany State University officials are focusing on boosting enrollment numbers by recruiting local students.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2017 at 4:31 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
The 21st annual Plains Peanut Festival kicks off Saturday. There will be dozens of arts and crafts vendors and the Main Street parade.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2017 at 12:01 PM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Albany police are urging parents to make sure their children are properly secured every time they're in a car.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2017 at 9:52 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
An Albany mother whose two-year-old child was found on an east Albany street in the middle of the night made her first appearance in court Wednesday morning.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2017 at 10:35 PM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
An Albany mother has been arrested after her 2-year-old daughter was found wandering the street late Monday night.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2017 at 8:05 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Albany-Dougherty County emergency management officials said recovery after Tropical Storm Irma is moving smoothly thanks to their preparations before the storm hit.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2017 at 11:44 AM EDT
|By Desirae Duncan
Members of the Georgia National Guard were handing out supplies on Wednesday to those affected by Tropical Storm Irma.
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