Allison Baker
Weekend Anchor, Multimedia Journalist
Panama City, FL
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Allison Baker joined WJHG/WECP as a Weekend Anchor and multi-media journalist in June of 2021.
Allison is a Kentucky native who grew up in the horse capital of the world. She is trading in scenic drives through the horse farms for the sunny beaches in Panama City. Allison graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
After graduation, she worked as a multi-media journalist for two years at WBKO in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Feel free to share your story ideas with her by emailing allison.baker@wjhg.com and say hi if you see her out on the beach.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Allison Baker
Lynn Haven residents will have the final say when it comes to who will be the next mayor of the city. Election Day is set for April 18.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The ball was all about raising money for Covenant Care’s programs like Hospice and My Wish. Officials with the organization tell NewsChannel 7 the goal was to raise $100,000.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 5:01 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
According to CareerSource Gulf Coast, more than 70 employers with more than 1,000 jobs were set up eager to meet those seeking new job opportunities.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:13 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
In the 4-0 vote, commissioners decided Judy Vandergrift would temporarily fill the seat until the special election on April 18th.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:30 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
On that top ten list sits Panama City Beach at number four.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
At the end of the day, awards were announced which included the 2022-2023 District One Principal of the Year and that winner happened to be Bay High’s Principal, Blythe Carpenter. Bay High also took home an award for 2022-2023 District One Member of the Year, which went to senior Jazmira Guzman.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The reason it is being called a Special Election is that the person who is elected for commission seat four will serve out the remaining two years of the commissioner that resigned.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:05 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Doctors discovered Iaan had a rare form of cancer called Extragonadal Teratoma with a Malignant Nephroblastoma.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Sheriff A.J Smith released a statement and sat down with NewsChannel 7. He told us the video was unsettling to watch.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:38 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The pilot home project has now become a group effort, thanks to a partnership between the City of Marianna, the North Florida Inland Long Term Recovery Group, and other organizations.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Chaos could be returning, after a flyer started circling social media, on it are big bold letters that say ‘Panama City Beach Spring Break Takeover.’
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
DeSantis referred to his legislative proposal as a teacher’s “Bill of Rights.”
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
All of the money raised went straight back to the Man in the Sea Museum.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 11:01 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The exhibit features the work of Vivian Maier and truly has you traveling back in time to 50 years ago.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Starting Monday, Sheriff Smith said the care coordinator will be going out with a deputy during the night shift. The coordinator will not be in uniform so they are hoping it will be easier for them to talk to those within the community that are in need of help.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Allison Baker and Daniel Nyman
Items inside the house support local homeless people. struggling families and anyone else who needs a little extra help.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 2:45 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
When it seems as if all hope was lost, in finding the second dog tag, Gaddis received a call from her parents’ neighbors. They had told her they discovered something in their yard after digging it up.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:10 AM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom, Katie Bente and Allison Baker
Police are investigating after a shooting at a Panama City nightclub.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The Chief said the department currently has a total of 7 vacancies for sworn officer positions.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is starting the new year off on the right foot when it comes to staffing. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t jobs available.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:54 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Guilford started with the sheriff’s office as a deputy in 1994.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Florida Law allows for several locations to be Safe Haven, including hospitals, emergency medical stations, and fire stations that are staffed with fill time emergency medical service technicians, paramedics, or firefighters.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 3:06 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The festivities on Saturday included a beach ball drop at 8 p.m. for the kids or anyone who wanted to go to bed early. Then an official countdown and a ball drop at midnight with fireworks.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Cars were lined up outside Rosenwald High School in Panama City at 10 am to get a free holiday turkey or ham. His mom tells us they gave out 50 turkeys and 50 hams.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 5:59 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
On December 24th NORAD and the 601st Air Operations Center at Tyndall Air Force Base, have a special mission. Following along with the one and only Santa Claus.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:41 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Board members for Beach Care Services said that this money will go directly back into the community, for those who need assistance paying their electric bills, rent, or help with transportation.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 6:11 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Sizemore told NewsChannel 7 that she recently became a single mom and couldn’t be more thankful for Wednesday’s unexpected surprise.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 11:32 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
According to the health department, CORE is a comprehensive network of addiction and opioid treatment.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 10:29 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Almost 400 kids received bundles of gifts this weekend thanks to the Bundle of Hope Adoption and Family Services
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 8:22 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
On Friday the bags were delivered and Hiland Park Elementary was one of the three schools receiving the bundles of Christmas joy.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Those receiving the gifts on Friday said they knew something good was happening when they saw Santa walking up to their front door.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 6:50 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Law enforcement officials said they are cracking down on contraband making its way into the hands of these inmates. The police department, sheriff’s office, and the Department of Corrections are all working together.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 6:44 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The Gulf County Sheriff’s Office is bringing Christmas cheer to 300 kids this year, thanks to all the donations from their annual toy drive.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:52 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The entire project is not picture-perfect right now. City officials said they have faced some delays due to weather and supply chain issues.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 9:22 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Habitat officials were set up at the Panana City Farmer’s Markert over the weekend to spread the word about their latest project.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 9:17 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The 9th Annual Holiday Toy Ride Parade collects donations for Toys for Tots. Organizers said this year was the largest turnout they have seen since Hurricane Michael.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 9:42 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
All of the donations from Saturday will be used to help provide Christmas gifts for around 800 kids.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
On Wednesday FHP, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Tyndall Air Force Base joined forces to provide driving and boat safety tips.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 10:14 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
14 months ago West was battling COVID-19. After more than two weeks on a ventilator, he faced a long road to recovery. Over a year later he was running in a 5K.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:56 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
2022 marks the fifth year WJHG has partnered with the city of Lynn Haven for the 850 Strong Christmas Concert.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
They are accepting appointments and walk-ins, and photos will be taken at the humane society’s thrift store in Panama City. It starts at 9 a.m and wraps up at 1 p.m.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 9:29 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The tree lighting is a way for the county to officially kick off the holiday season festivities.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 9:22 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Those with the Hilton company said they hope by renaming the property they can draw more attention to it. It is also a way to honor the Hilton Family and their children.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The new marina has several features including a dry boat storage facility with 252 dry boat slips. The slips can accommodate boats up to 45 feet in length.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 9:03 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Billy Traylor recently passed away after battling brain cancer. Loved ones said his passing was not expected and that he would tell them he would ‘beat this.’
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 11:37 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
But with the holiday light cheer comes an even bigger meaning for the creator. He has partnered with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office for the third year in a row to take toy donations for Project 25, as well as nonperishable items for the Angel Pantry.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 8:08 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Whether you’re traveling to your Thanksgiving destination or driving, you’ll need to pack your patience along with your suitcase.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 9:42 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
With the cold weather wishes coming true for the annual Emerald Coast Christmas Bazaar, eager shoppers were seen at the event Friday through Sunday.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 9:46 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
There were more than 95 vendors and food trucks for the holiday shopping event. There was also live entertainment.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 8:16 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The Kirchgessners hosted the 2nd Annual Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation PCB Golf Scramble Fundraiser. 28 teams signed up for the event and all of the proceeds from the golf scramble will go back to the kids in Bay County.
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