Sydney joined WTVA as a multimedia journalist in January 2020.

Title: Multi-Media Journalist

sdarden@wtva.com

https://twitter.com/SydneyWTVA

Before she started in north Mississippi, she gained some reporting experience as a multi-media journalist in Monroe, Louisiana.

While there she covered severe weather, politics, crime and was the main reporter for the devastating tornado that ripped through Louisiana Tech and the city of Ruston.

She is a graduate of Georgia State University. In college, she interned at WSB-TV and worked as a production assistant for Atlanta’s top radio stations.

During her free time, Sydney likes to watch TV, exercise and try new restaurants.

She is excited to connect with the wonderful city of Tupelo and share your stories.

Feel free to shoot her your story ideas at sdarden@wtva.com and follow her on Twitter.

Skilled to Work: Industrial maintenance and electrical technology programs at NEMCC

In this week's Skilled to Work, WTVA reporter Sydney Darden went to NEMCC to learn more about the college's industrial maintenance and electrical technology programs.

Skilled to Work: Precision Manufacturing & Machining at EMCC

In this week’s Skilled to Work, WTVA reporter Sydney Darden went to East Mississippi Community College to get an inside look at its Precision Manufacturing and Machining program.

Parents with special needs children prepare for virtual learning

Many parents are dealing with a new reality this school year: distance learning. Parents with kids who have special needs will have to make the biggest adjustments.

New Albany School District returns with in-person classes

The New Albany School District continued its back-to-school process on Friday with a staggered-return schedule.

Skilled to Work: EMT and paramedic training at ICC

In this week’s Skilled to Work, WTVA reporter Sydney Darden went to Itawamba Community College (ICC) to see what it takes to enter the field of emergency medical service.

Skilled to Work: Apprenticeship program at NEMCC helps student get full-time job

In this week’s Skilled to Work, we learned more about the Tiger Apprenticeship Program and how students can get on-the-job training while they are still in school.

MSDH, UMMC host testing site in Winston County

The Mississippi State Department of Health held a coronavirus testing site at the Louisville Coliseum Saturday.

Skilled to Work: Career pathways at ICC

On this week's Skilled to Work, WTVA reporter Sydney Darden takes a look at how one college is offering a variety of training sessions to get people new skills as they re-enter the workforce.

Skilled to Work: NEMCC's mobile learning conference more important now than ever

On this week’s Skilled to Work, WTVA reporter Sydney Darden went inside a virtual learning conference to see how teachers can keep things fresh in the classroom while their students learn from miles away.

Skilled to Work: Career in IT can be very lucrative

In this week’s addition of Skilled to Work, WTVA spoke with an information technology (IT) specialist about what it takes to get certified in fixing electronics.

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