Phillip Murrell
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WHAS11 Chief Photojournalist | Certified Drone Pilot
Louisville, KY
Joined February 2009
There is a police situation at the Kentucky Home Life Building at 5th & Jefferson in downtown Louisville. Fire Department & Metro Health Department are also here. Weβre working to get more details.
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Mystik Dan wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a photo finish. Kenny McPeek and Brian Hernandez Jr becomes the first trainer - jockey combo to win the Oaks Derby double since 1952. Here's my post race story with @phillip_murrell @WHAS11
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"We got it today." After coming up just short so many times, Kenny McPeek FINALLY gets his win at the Kentucky Oaks with a dominant performance by Thorpedo Anna. My recap from a rainy Churchill Downsπ: π₯: @phillip_murrell @WHAS11
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This morning our @WHAS11 documentary βThe Honor Flight: A Salute to Service & Sacrificeβ premieres (invite only). Thanks to St. X for hosting the event. You can watch our special on air and online Friday at 3:00p. Produced by @WHAS11Hasch @TheFarley
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The U.S. Coast Guard trained on the Ohio river this week, along with other agencies. Story below β¬οΈ https://t.co/CHaJA66UOm
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Your first Emmy is said to be special. Being honored with @tomlallyky and Joseph Garcia on a story that was so close to our hearts was beyond special and bittersweet. β€οΈ
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.@LMPD Officer Nickolas Wilt first came to @UofLHealth - UofL Hospital in critical condition after being shot when responding to an active shooter situation. Nearly four months later, he gets to go home β€οΈ
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Happy 4th of July! In celebration, watch this awesome Honor Flight special by @WHAS11Hasch and @TheFarley.
πΊπΈOur Honor Flight special "84 Strong" is officially online! If you can't wait to watch it on July 4th, during our 5:30 special, you can watch it right now!βοΈ @HonorFlightBG @HonorFlightNet @WHAS11
https://t.co/o5R5ZlzHUX
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Those strong storms took out trees all over the metro area last night including this one along Hern Lane. Unsure at this point if anyone was inside when the tree came crashing through the front of this home. Crews have closed off part of Hern Lane to work. More on @WHAS11
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LIFE UPDATE! I have had the pleasure working for Local 3 News as a Photojournalist in my hometown Chattanooga for 3yrs. I have furthered my Photojournalism career and taken a job offer in Louisville, KY! Iβm excited for this journey and cannot wait to share more stories.
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Take 20 minutes out of your day to watch this special report by @isaiah_km and @AlyssaKNewton. Important reporting and storytelling at its finest.
ππ€ππ π©π€ ππππ€π§π’: πππ¨π¨π€π£π¨ ππ€π§ ππ€πͺππ¨π«ππ‘π‘π πππππ π€π π‘π€π€π’ππ£π πππππ§ππ‘ π€π«ππ§π¨ππππ© Louisville will soon be under a consent decree. It's a costly agreement that will bring reform, but if left unchecked, it could become a
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New Orleans is paying upwards of $7 million a year to fund its consent decree. Louisville is looking to foot a similar bill Has it been worth it? Pt 2 of our Road to Reform series β @isaiah_km and I ask New Orleans community members, police ourselves: https://t.co/U6UxfpCJeu
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New Orleans is paying upwards of $7 million a year to fund its consent decree. Louisville is looking to foot a similar bill. But, has it been worth it?
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Such amazing work by @isaiah_km and @AlyssaKNewton!
A closer look at New Orleans gives us a peek through the looking glass and into Louisville's possible future under federal oversight. https://t.co/cngQnsPtoH
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A few photos from the large warehouse fire in Smoketown that took more than 100 firefighters to get under control. The beautiful old brick building dated back to the 1800s. Our chief phojo @phillip_murrell got some insane video. You can see the story here:
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With six weeks left of horse racing this meet at Churchill Downs, the priority is to find answers to stop the trend of these tragic breakdowns.
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With six weeks left of horse racing this meet at Churchill Downs, the priority is to find answers to stop the trend of these tragic breakdowns.
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So proud of my incredible coworkers at @WHAS11. ππ»
RTDNA announces the next set of 2023 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winners! Congratulations to our winners from Region 8 (North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia)! https://t.co/Eu1CQXw5wq
#MurrowMay #Murrows
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Built in 1791, this "meeting house" is a time capsule for arguably one of the most important religious sites in all of American history. https://t.co/LNC02mRIZ4
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Built in 1791, this "meeting house" is a time capsule for arguably one of the most important religious sites in all of American history.
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If you looked up Louisville Legend in a dictionary, you'd probably find Coach Denny Crum winking in the entry. He was loved by all -- family, friends, players, fans and even rival coaches. Today Louisville didn't say goodbye to the beloved legend... just see you later. Told
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