CEC News
Melissa Anderson is an award winning veteran in the broadcast industry and recently joined the staff at Dixie State University at the Community Education Channel (CEC-TV) as a reporter/producer of news. Over the past 32 years, she has proven to be a self-driven and motivated stand-alone television news reporter and producer. She will continue by providing local content for both CEC-TV and Dixie State, which will be shared on city websites as well as on SouthernUtahLive.com.
Melissa has held positions in all facets of the broadcast industry and television news from News Director, Producer, Anchor, Reporter, Editor, Photographer and writing. Fifteen of those years she owned and operated her own video production company in Montana winning several national, state and local awards.
Evolving with the industry, her talents expanded into a multi-media journalist publishing stories on websites. She has a keen eye for balance offering excellent communications skills and interview techniques with a teamwork approach. Her story telling abilities have led the way in many markets from Montana, South Dakota and Southern Utah, winning dozens of awards and accolades. She co-hosted the Jerry Lewis Telethon in Rapid City in 1989 and enjoys raising money for a good cause. She has also worked in radio news, and produced 13 years of marketing campaigns like United Way of Lewis and Clark County, TV and radio commercials, public service announcements, website promos, and website videos.
Living in St. George for the past two years, Melissa has covered important local stories on community issues which appeared on KCSG-TV as well as the station website. She traveled to Washington D.C. with the Utah Honor Flight producing a half-hour special on Veterans Day, "A Tribute to Southern Utah Veterans."
Melissa has received national, state and local awards for her dedication in journalism and production and is highly respected and received Montana Broadcast Legend in 2011. She has served as a volunteer on numerous boards outside the industry including the American Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce, and helping the homeless. She currently serves as a board member on the Washington County Prevention Coalition of the Southwest Behavior Center and has been instrumental in educating the community on the problems of drugs, alcohol and tobacco use among youth. Her most recent production involved a 12-part education series on suicide prevention. These 10-minute videos feature stories from family members of suicide victims, health care professionals, as well as law enforcement.
CEC News Videos
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Independent filmmakers shoot first thriller movie inside DSU film studio
Wed, Mar 15th, 2017
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New bacteria isolated at biological research lab at DSU reveal foreign invaders
Thu, Mar 9th, 2017
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New kiosks dedicated at historic CCC Corrals, Stout Sheep Bridge and Mesa Test Site in Washington County
Tue, Mar 7th, 2017
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DSU Professor challenges active minds using ancient historic philosophers
Mon, Mar 6th, 2017
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DSU accounting students get hands on learning by offering free tax service
Mon, Mar 6th, 2017
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Utah Legislature passes resolution declaring mental health issues a public health crisis at higher ed institutions
Fri, Mar 3rd, 2017
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Inattentive behavior linked to increase in pedestrian vs. vehicle crashes
Thu, Mar 2nd, 2017
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Southwest Utah Public Health Department holds first Rural Preparedness Summit
Mon, Feb 27th, 2017
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Washington County School District Foundation surprises teachers with grant awards
Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017
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New Center for the Arts in Kayenta looks to fill void with black box entertainment
Tue, Feb 21st, 2017
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Business owners proudly support grand opening of new St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
Fri, Feb 17th, 2017
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East Elementary students move to new Legacy School taking Bronco mascot
Tue, Feb 14th, 2017
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DSU hosts Nelson Mandela's granddaughter in honor of Black History Month
Tue, Feb 7th, 2017
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Dixie Techs focus on Southern Utah’s I-15 corridor as market for techies
Fri, Feb 3rd, 2017
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Sunrise Ridge STEAM students use Samsung Grant to help children with disabilities
Tue, Jan 31st, 2017
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Dixie Hispanic Students to host screening on film of undocumented students Thursday
Wed, Jan 25th, 2017
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DSU envisions new innovative plans for St. George’s old East Elementary school
Wed, Jan 18th, 2017
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Sistas in Zion share their stories at DSU in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tue, Jan 17th, 2017
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New Washington County School Board Trustees take on elementary boundary changes
Tue, Jan 10th, 2017
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New mental health bill may not be enough to combat suicide epidemic in southern Utah
Mon, Jan 9th, 2017
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Dean Cox fills 20 year seat of outgoing Washington County Commissioner Alan Gardner
Tue, Jan 3rd, 2017
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Season’s Greetings with a Trailblazer Update from DSU President Williams
Thu, Dec 15th, 2016
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Native American family to join #NoDAPL pipeline protest for Christmas break
Fri, Dec 9th, 2016
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Fugitive wanted on FBI warrant arrested in St. George Wednesday afternoon
Thu, Dec 8th, 2016
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Local shopping experience is worth more than Cyber Monday savings to some
Mon, Nov 28th, 2016
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Washington County Celebrates Grand Opening of New Hildale Public Library
Fri, Nov 18th, 2016
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Utah Association of Counties convenes in St. George on legislative topics
Fri, Nov 18th, 2016
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2016 Jubilee of Trees supports women and newborn services at Intermountain Healthcare
Thu, Nov 17th, 2016
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Gateway to Zion National Park looking at new parking and facelift in late 2017
Tue, Nov 15th, 2016
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Washington County’s newly elected Commissioner, Dean Cox, hopes to fill Gardner’s shoes
Thu, Nov 10th, 2016
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Legendary Butch Cassidy race marks 30 years as fundraiser in Springdale
Wed, Nov 9th, 2016
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New bacteria isolated at biological research lab at DSU reveal foreign invaders
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