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Babb procured a degree in [[journalism]] from the [[University of Louisiana at Monroe]] and is a former president of the ULL Alumni Association. In 1966, he attended the Superior School of Auctioneering in Decatur, [[Illinois]].<ref name=babbassociates/> He also worked for the former KNOE Radio and KNOE Television, the [[CBS]] affiliate in Monroe, both founded by former [[Governor]] [[James A. Noe]].  With Jack E. McCall (1926-1994), Babb was for several years the co-host of the KNOE ''Good Morning Ark-La-Miss'' program.<ref name=deltabusiness/> Babb is a director of Bank One Corporation of Louisiana.<ref name=babbassociates>{{cite web|url=http://www.keithbabbauctions.com/company.php|title=Keith Babb and Associates|publisher=keithbabbauctions.com|accessdate=February 2, 2015}}</ref>

Babb procured a degree in [[journalism]] from the [[University of Louisiana at Monroe]] and is a former president of the ULL Alumni Association. In 1966, he attended the Superior School of Auctioneering in Decatur, [[Illinois]].<ref name=babbassociates/> He also worked for the former KNOE Radio and KNOE Television, the [[CBS]] affiliate in Monroe, both founded by former [[Governor]] [[James A. Noe]].  With Jack E. McCall (1926-1994), Babb was for several years the co-host of the KNOE ''Good Morning Ark-La-Miss'' program.<ref name=deltabusiness/> Babb is a director of Bank One Corporation of Louisiana.<ref name=babbassociates>{{cite web|url=http://www.keithbabbauctions.com/company.php|title=Keith Babb and Associates|publisher=keithbabbauctions.com|accessdate=February 2, 2015}}</ref>

In 1971, Babb, known for his rich [[baritone]] voice,<ref name=auctioneer/> became a full-time auctioneer handling the sale of [[real estate]], farm machinery, and business liquidations to remain financially solvent. Then while reading through a trade magazine, he spotted an advertisement for an auctioneer of [[horse]]s. This quickly became his passion.<ref name=deltabusiness/>

In 1971, Babb, known for his rich baritone voice,<ref name=auctioneer/> became a full-time auctioneer handling the sale of [[real estate]], farm machinery, and business liquidations to remain financially solvent. Then while reading through a trade magazine, he spotted an advertisement for an auctioneer of [[horse]]s. This quickly became his passion.<ref name=deltabusiness/>

In 2004, Babb was inducted into the National Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame.<ref name=deltabusiness/> In 2015, he won the "Special Recognition Award" from the American Quarter Horse  Racing Council, which was presented in ceremonies in [[Oklahoma City]], [[Oklahoma]]. The award came with a custom-made cowboy [[hat]] and a hand-tooled [[saddle]] made in [[Brazil]]. According to the AQHA ''Q-Racing Journal,'' Babb is "considered the premier auctioneer in the country for American Quarter Horses."<ref name=auctioneer/> The AQHA is headquartered in [[Amarillo]],  [[Texas]].

In 2004, Babb was inducted into the National Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame.<ref name=deltabusiness/> In 2015, he won the "Special Recognition Award" from the American Quarter Horse  Racing Council, which was presented in ceremonies in [[Oklahoma City]], [[Oklahoma]]. The award came with a custom-made cowboy [[hat]] and a hand-tooled [[saddle]] made in [[Brazil]]. According to the AQHA ''Q-Racing Journal,'' Babb is "considered the premier auctioneer in the country for American Quarter Horses."<ref name=auctioneer/> The AQHA is headquartered in [[Amarillo]],  [[Texas]].