Tallassee native Myron Williams made a slam-dunk in his producing career when he was awarded an Emmy on Dec. 14 at the 43rd Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards for his documentary Dwayne Wade: Bigger than Basketball.

“This was unbelievable to have won. I am very thankful,” said Williams. “We felt confident about the project when we submitted it, but we were shocked. I was mostly excited for my friends, family and dedicated it to my hometown of Tallassee.”