Meet The Team

Pat Peterson is WTVA’s news director.

Daniella Oropeza is WTVA’s assistant news director and weekday evening anchor.

Wayne Hereford is WTVA’s assignment editor and is also reporter.

Tanya Carter is WTVA’s weekday noon and evening anchor.

Marcus Hunter anchors WTVA's weekday evening newscasts.

Michelle Martin is WTVA’s weekday morning anchor.

Alvin Ivy is WTVA’s chief videographer.

Avery Hilliard is WTVA’s weekday morning anchor.

Veronica Mejia is a reporter and producer for WTVA.

Ta'Niya McQueen is a reporter and WTVA’s weekend evening anchor.

Jake Holcomb is WTVA’s Golden Triangle-based reporter.

Shawanda Jones joined WTVA in September 2026.

Zac Carlisle is WTVA’s digital content manager.

Madison McCarter joined WTVA in September 2026.

Hunter Rodgers is a weekday evening producer for WTVA.

Kaitlyn Hall is a weekday evening producer for WTVA.

Larufus Collins is a weekday morning producer for WTVA.

Tristyn Stoop is a digital content producer at WTVA 9 News.