Stefante Randall
Reporter
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Stefanté Randall joined the WAFF 48 News team in November of 2019 as a reporter.
Stefanté was born and raised in Palmetto, Florida and graduated from the University of South Florida, where she earned her bachelor’s in communications (Go Bulls!) and her certification in broadcast news from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Tampa.
While at USF, Stefanté interned in the USF Athletics and Marketing Department and WTSP 10.
Before moving to Alabama, Stefanté was a multimedia journalist for our sister station KTRE 9 News in Lufkin, TX. While in Lufkin, she covered life changing events, including the devastating tornadoes in Alto and shined a light on issues in the community.
Prior to that, she reported at KIMT News 3 in Mason City, Iowa where she edited, produced, anchored and chased snowstorms and floods.
Stefanté is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
She loves being involved in the community, shopping, trying out new restaurants and spending time with loved ones.
She is excited to call the Tennessee Valley her new home and to report on the stories that matter most.
To send her stories ideas, email her at srandall@waff.com.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Gray News Staff
A mother is recalling what happened when a search for her toddler son ended tragically Saturday night.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 12:53 PM CDT
|By Eric Graves, Stefante Randall, Wade Smith, Nolan Crane and Elizabeth Gentle
Albertville Police Chief Jamie Smith said the shots were fired by employee 34-year-old Andreas Horton
Updated: Nov. 12, 2019 at 10:28 AM CST
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
The workshop is open to East Texas community representatives interested in learning about the Texas film production industry
Updated: Nov. 12, 2019 at 9:56 AM CST
|By Stefante Randall
An SFA alum and lecturer who is well known for his 22-year stint as Dr. Tony Jones on ABC’s “General Hospital” will do a Facetime interview with East Texas Now host Jeremy Butler Tuesday morning.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2019 at 1:06 PM CST
|By Stefante Randall
Students sang to the veterans, read speeches on what Veteran’s Day means to them and showered them with heartfelt gifts.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2019 at 8:52 AM CST
|By Stefante Randall
“And we just want this to get as far out there as possible because we as a community have a responsibility to take care of our veterans because they sign their name on the line to fight for freedom at any cost."
Updated: Nov. 9, 2019 at 6:47 PM CST
|By Stefante Randall
Which is why they presented community members with a safety presentation and free heaters hosted by Impact Lufkin.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2019 at 5:11 PM CST
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
“We said we’re going to keep going on... we’ll make it happen,” one church elder said.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2019 at 11:47 PM CST
|By Stefante Randall
Donation boxes are needed in the county to collect toys before Christmas.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2019 at 5:06 PM CST
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
The city gained a basketball court and added a toddler room for activities, a cardio room, a gymnastics room, and more on the second floor.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2019 at 3:38 PM CST
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Angelina County election officials spent Monday organizing and distributing voting material to judges ahead of Tuesday’s election.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2019 at 3:06 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Officials say this is the time of the year when they see an increase in activity of deer involved accidents.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2019 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
During a court hearing for a former Angelina County political candidate, known locally for his failed runs for office and his “public information activism,” a visiting judge denied the man’s request that two judges be recused from his pending jury trial.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2019 at 9:55 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
An actor at Total Insanity Hauntpark shares his experience and how he makes sure he stays safe.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2019 at 11:15 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
For the past two years, Ashley Hankins has attended Seasons of Hope’s pumpkin patch with her family.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2019 at 7:56 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Students used their creativity by placing photos, favorite items and bright colors inside the memory boxes.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2019 at 3:24 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
El Dia de los Muertos is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2019 at 4:56 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
A mentor in the program talked about how he believes he's making a difference.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2019 at 9:34 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
We stopped by a few stores in Lufkin and found out which costumes are the most popular for this year.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2019 at 9:51 AM CDT
|By Dorothy Sedovic and Stefante Randall
The Trawick Presbyterian Church was deemed a total loss after a weather-related fire on Monday.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2019 at 11:15 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
The chemical was a water-soluble solution used in oil fields.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2019 at 10:39 AM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
For the past three years Rebekah Koch and her family have participated in Love Lufkin community service projects in efforts to help give back.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2019 at 10:53 AM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Over a year ago, Matt Johnson had two stents placed in his heart after experiencing a cardiac event.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 4:27 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
A spokesperson for Al Meyers Ford said two pre-owned vehicles were crushed in the crash.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2019 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is meant to bring awareness to disability inclusion in the workplace.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2019 at 10:11 AM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
High school students also get to participate by lending a helping hand in the youth ambassador program.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2019 at 8:38 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is urging consumers to be wary of calls from a group claiming to be the Consumer Insurance Association.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2019 at 10:02 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Students at Slack Elementary School in Lufkin are taking their lessons outside.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2019 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Andre Montrel Woods has been in the Angelina County Jail since May 2018. He’s charged in the death of Ashleigh Elijah.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2019 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
This year, organizers said guests can expect plenty of food, rides, and family-friendly entertainment on the main stage.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2019 at 7:52 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Students learned about resources including a hotline they can call if they were a victim of domestic violence or know someone who was a victim.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2019 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
She was joined by the other giraffes, Kellen and Kamili.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2019 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Admission to the carnival is free and $25-dollar wrist bands are purchased for a variety of games, food, rides that residents enjoy.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2019 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas is educating students on various about the dangers of vaping.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2019 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Congregants will be handed markers to write their favorite scriptures, prayers, or well-wishes on the building’s beams and walls before they’re covered with sheetrock.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2019 at 3:27 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Organizers were busy Wednesday afternoon helping set up the festival, which will directly benefit East Texas veterans.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2019 at 3:43 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Last Friday, All Seasons Roofing company completed a new roof on the home of Lufkin resident and Navy Veteran Oliver Harris Jr.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2019 at 3:27 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Leadership Academy offers students an avenue to grow leadership skills while engaging with their community.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2019 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Inside The Museum Of East Texas, drawings, paintings, photographs, and sculptures of 1st through 12th grade Lufkin ISD students with dyslexia are on showcase in The Gift of Creativity exhibit.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2019 at 5:01 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Anderson Elementary in Lufkin hosted Bring Your Loved Ones to P.E. Day, which promoted the importance of physical activity.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2019 at 7:34 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
The facility received extensive damage and had to be closed which caused mail delivery delays.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2019 at 12:53 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
A Lufkin woman and her fiance have set their sights on the west side of town with plans for a frozen yogurt shop.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2019 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Organizations like the League of Women Voters set up booths at Texas College to also help students sign up.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2019 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Jason Harvey Lee was found guilty of first-degree felony murder and tampering with physical evidence in the death of Thomas Sluterbeck.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2019 at 11:17 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
The Juzi Spot is a Swahili word that means juice and will serve as a training site for those who desire to begin a career in food service.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2019 at 3:38 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Court was recessed until Tuesday morning when the prosecution and defense will begin closing arguments.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2019 at 9:15 AM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Not only did the festival attract local residents from surrounding communities, but it also attracted attendees from out of town.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2019 at 4:44 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall and Jeff Wright
Convenience inspired the City of Lufkin to begin construction on a new post office in the downtown area, near its previous location.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2019 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Stefante Randall
Pastor Kenneth Bunge of First Lutheran Church in Lufkin works to update the centuries-old biblical language.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2019 at 12:22 PM CDT
|By Gary Bass and Stefante Randall
Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole yard equipment from a Huntington ISD facility early this month.
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