Bob Howell's career at WSFA 12 began in August 1976, anchoring the 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. He spent the next 22 years anchoring more than 10,000 newscasts and serving as the News Department's Managing Editor. Howell also reported news from major cities around the country and had several foreign assignments covering stories in England, France, Germany, and Kuwait. During that time, he produced award-winning documentaries, hosted WSFA 12 Newsmakers, Alabama Illustrated, and co-hosted the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and the Children’s Miracle Network. Howell left the station in 1998 but returned in June 2004 to once again anchor the evening news. A year after his return, he was named Montgomery's "Favorite News Anchor" by readers of the Montgomery Advertiser. Howell's wealth of knowledge of the significant issues, personalities, and news events in the communities served by WSFA 12 is key to the success of the news department. For the past 22 years, Howell has taught at the Hall School of Journalism at Troy University. He and his wife, Paula, also spend a lot of time in Auburn as their two sons graduated from Auburn University. The Howells have been involved in numerous service organizations, charities, and fundraisers in the Montgomery area.