Alvin joined WTVA in January 2001 as a multi-media journalist and videographer.

Title: Videographer

aivy@wtva.com

Alvin grew up in Chickasaw County around Trebloc and is a big fan of the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

He is a graduate of MSU.

In his spare time, Alvin likes to workout, read God's Word and ride his four horses.

Local food pantry needs volunteers

Nettleton Fath Food Pantry needs the community's help to continue serving the needs of the public.

BancorpSouth Arena set to reopen

The BancorpSouth Arena and Conference Center will reopen Tuesday.

Local organization fighting food insecurity amid coronavirus pandemic

The Tupelo/Lee County Hunger Coalition is working to provide meals for families in need.

Local man held raffle to provide PPE masks for healthcare workers

Seth Renick built a Bigfoot 4 replica to help purchase PPE masks for those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

One local company is making medical gowns out of furniture supplies

The Bauhaus plant in Saltillo is making a difference and different products during the coronavirus pandemic.

Smithville man walking across Mississippi in fight against drug addiction

Ken Stevens will walk from Biloxi to Corinth as he raising awareness of drug addiction.

Several "angels" still need adopting in Aberdeen

The City of Aberdeen hopes shoppers can help with its 2019 Angel Tree.

Ward 4 luncheon celebrates first responders in Columbus

A Columbus city councilman celebrated Thanksgiving with his community.

Nonprofit Lifting Spirits distributes food across north Mississippi

Helping less fortunate individuals is the heart of Lifting Spirits.

Families of both people killed in Shannon store shooting speak out

The families of the two people killed in separate shootings at a store in Shannon Thursday spoke about their loved ones.

Data is updated nightly.

Confirmed Cases: 34622

Reported Deaths: 1215

Confirmed Cases: 49892

Reported Deaths: 1077