Alexis Jones joined WTVA in June 2020.

Title: Multi-Media Journalist

ajones@wtva.com

https://twitter.com/AlexisWTVA

Alexis is a graduate of the University of South Florida. 

The New York native is excited to be a part of the WTVA team.

Her love for finding stories and sharing them with others is what fuels her passion for journalism.

When Alexis isn’t working, she is spending time with her family, watching YouTube tutorials, and exploring local spots. 

If you have any story ideas, please email her at ajones@wtva.com.

MSDH seeking help from Black community leaders

A local Bishop is encouraging the Black community to get in line for the coronavirus vaccine.

MSDH explains why local hospitals have a low supply of vaccines

Mississippi health leaders said hospitals are running out of doses because most vaccine shipments are going to drive- through sites.

Alabama’s mandatory mask-wearing order extended through March 5

Alabama's governor extended Alabama’s Safer at Home and mandatory mask-wearing order through March 5.

Local medical workers relieved to get second dose

Some employees at North Mississippi Medical Center completed the second step of the coronavirus vaccine process Wednesday.

Low supply means cancelation of some vaccination appointments

A man and his wife are looking to receive their vaccinations sometime soon after their previously-scheduled appointment had to be canceled due to a low supply of vaccine doses.

Two car clubs hosts fundraiser for local organization

Mississippi Headtuners and Bankrupt Mafia car club raised money to get the Salvation Army in Starkville its own set of wheels.

One dead, two wounded in shooting near Tupelo

Updated - A Saturday afternoon shooting near Tupelo left one person dead and two others wounded.

Businesses can now sign up for the Pay Protection Program

Friday was the first day small business owners could sign up for PPP for the second time. Reporter, Alexis Jones explains where Lee County owners can go if they need help applying.

Houston Salvation Army permanently closes

Chickasaw County and Calhoun County residents will have to travel to the Salvation Army's Pontotoc location.

Columbus woman grateful to get vaccine appointment before February

Hundreds of people in Columbus received some of the last coronavirus vaccines given by the state until February.

Data is updated nightly.

Cases: 261167

Reported Deaths: 5713

Cases: 436087

Reported Deaths: 6486