Kyra Purvis

Anchor/Reporter

Kyra Purvis is a Reporter and Fill in Anchor for WBMA’s ‘Good Morning Alabama’ show. She is usually the first on the scene bringing viewers quarter hour updates on current area fires, active crime scenes, and traffic fatalities. She is not afraid to speak to her community about the impact these events can have on them. Kyra told the story of the man that looked his wife’s killer in the face. In an exclusive interview, it was revealed that her killer was a family friend. The man took her life as the husband had to stand by, unable to save her. She covered the feeling of fear and frustration growing in the Collegeville community after a 5-year-old girl and her mother were shot outside of their apartment in what police called a targeted shooting.

 Kyra accepted her first on-air position in Albany, Ga. in 2021 as a Multi-Media Journalist, telling the stories of a community suffering from the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic. She soon learned many living within that small rural community in South Georgia had limited access to proper health care. She worked tirelessly with area hospitals and private practice professionals to spread information to her viewers on how to receive the help that they needed… insured or uninsured. That love for informing her community translated over to WBMA ABC3340 in Birmingham, AL. She was hired there in 2022 as an MMJ. She was promoted to General Assignment Reporter in less than a year. In her position she covered stories focused on the dwindling resources for expectant mothers across the state. With a number of nearby hospitals closing obstetric programs, Kyra partnered with national agencies like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to understand how this was affecting the state's infant mortality rate. Through continued coverage she was able to identify family practice obstetrics as a solution for mothers seeking the necessary prenatal care, specifically those in rural areas.

As a young child Kyra always had an interest in news. In her hometown of Salisbury, MD, Kyra grew to love watching her favorite journalists on the screen (WBOC) every morning before school and every night during family dinners. She fell in love with the stories that were told and soon she believed she could do the same. For years Kyra took on public speaking roles. Whether it was being the host of school events or simply leading services in church, Kyra always stood in front of a microphone.

Kyra is a graduate of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. There she joined the Honors program where she was able advance her skills in research and public speaking. As a Sophomore Kyra won first place in the National Association of African American Honors Programs Oratorical Competition with her interpretation of Dr. Joseph Charles Price’s piece titled, “No matter how dark the night, I believe in the coming of the morning.” She was told by judges that her voice commanded attention and that one day she would use her voice to invoke change. With help from her professors at ECSU, Kyra soon realized a path could be found in journalism. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications. During her internship with the on-campus television station W18BB-DTV she was able to cover on campus and community events. Including the weeks-long protest against the Pasquotank County Sheriff's office after the shooting of Andrew Brown. The event received national attention after seven deputies were placed on administrative leave and two others resigned.

Kyra is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated where she serves as journalist for the Princess Anne Alumnae Chapter.

When not telling stories, Kyra enjoys dancing and exploring Birmingham metro. She declares herself a certified foodie with a special love for finding small “hole in the wall” restaurants. Her relationship with God and her family is her top priority. Through these relationships, she is constantly reminded that she is not alone in anything.