Alyssa Martin joined WTVA in 2019.

Title: Anchor

amartin@wtva.com

https://twitter.com/AlyssaWTVA

Alyssa Martin is thrilled to be back in her hometown of Tupelo.

She has called Tupelo home for more than 20 years and having the opportunity to join the WTVA 9 News team was always a dream.

Alyssa is a graduate of Tupelo High School. She attended Itawamba Community College and then continued pursuing her broadcasting and journalism degrees at Mississippi State University.

While in college, Alyssa had the opportunity to jump right into the news industry by working on the weekends as a reporter.

After spending a few years in local television, Alyssa moved to Huntsville, Alabama, to become the weekend anchor at the ABC affiliate, WAAY-TV.


During her years at WAAY, Alyssa also anchored the mornings, mid-day and afternoon newscasts.

She also helped relaunch the Breaking News Desk, keeping viewers updated on breaking news happening locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

In her free time, Alyssa loves to spend time with her friends, family and rescue cat, Elsa.

Tupelo elected new mayor while Columbus mayor behind in vote count

Tupelo elected a new mayor on Tuesday after the incumbent decided not to run, and the longtime mayor of Columbus is losing in his re-election bid.

Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper killed in crash

The Friday crash happened in Madison County.

Robert Devaull wins Ward One election in Aberdeen

A total of 188 ballots were cast in the alderman election.

Police chase ends with suspect arrested, officer assaulted

A Tupelo Police spokesman said the pursuit started shortly after 4:00 Wednesday afternoon when officers attempted to make a traffic stop.

Tupelo's Outstanding Citizen 2021 Named

Dr. William Hilbun was presented with the honor during a virtual Charity Ball event.

Driver leads Tupelo Police on chase

A driver led Tupelo Police Officers on a chase through the city Wednesday evening.

Two arrested in lawn mower theft investigation

Two men are now charged with grand larceny in the case.

Pickens County man arrested on child pornography charges

The 36-year-old's bond was set at $1 million.

Starkville to restart recycling program

Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill said the program should be up and running after the first of the year.

Ole Miss offers expanded COVID-19 testing ahead of Thanksgiving

Testing is on campus and free.

Data is updated nightly.

Cases: 471092

Reported Deaths: 9165

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Reported Deaths: 12856