Looks like Tom Brannon is coming back to KTHV in Little Rock as Chief Meteorologist.

General Manager Marty Schack announced the return of Brannon and also said that current Chief Met Ed Buckner will be extending his medical leave from station indefinitely.

Buckner announced in February of this year that he would be taking medical leave due to complications from Tourette’s. His extended leave is due to the same reasons.

Brannon said of Buckner, “I wish Ed nothing but the best. He will always be ‘Arkansas’ Weatherman.’ I wish him speedy healing and I hope he’ll stop by to play guitar in the garden, cover severe weather, or just catch up and visit.”

Schack said, “While Ed’s departure from his role as Chief has been heartbreaking for so many of the station’s longtime viewers and THV11 staff, we wish him only good health in the coming year.”

H/T KTHV