Brianna joined WTVA in March 2021.

Title: Multi-Media Journalist

bbynum@wtva.com

https://twitter.com/BriannaWTVA

Brianna was born and raised in Starkville.

She graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism in December 2018.

She started her career in journalism in east Mississippi and is thrilled to continue reporting in north Mississippi.

If you want to share a story idea with Brianna, email her at bbynum@wtva.com.

Man enters Pontotoc business, drops pants

A Pontotoc woman said she is concerned about the safety of others after she found herself in a scary situation.

WTVA Home, Garden & Outdoor Expo kicks off Friday evening

The event kicks off April 9 from 5 pm to 8pm.

Hazardous waste collection days return to North MS

It's time again for spring cleaning and this weekend is the perfect opportunity to get rid of some things that can't be thrown out with the usual trash.

Tupelo clinic sets date for first mobile vaccination site

A Tupelo clinic wants to make it easy for people who live in rural areas to get the COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine.

City of Tupelo employees honor the life of former co-worker

Employees gathered to honor the life of former grant administrator Terri Blissard.

MSDH reports low vaccination rate in Lee County

Lee County is one of the largest counties in Mississippi, but less than 20% of people are fully vaccinated.

Burger frenzy event supports Autism Center of North Mississippi

Executive Director Melinda Tidwell said the organization prepared 700 burgers Friday.

Tupelo mayoral candidates participated in public forum

Markel Whittington, Todd Jordan and Victor Fleitas spoke in front of dozens of people, just days before the primary election.

Vardaman students could return to campus next week

This after an EF-0 tornado tore through their campus early Wednesday morning. One building suffered significant damage.

Weather Service to determine if tornado caused Vardaman damage

The NWS spent time Wednesday surveying debris from the overnight storm in Vardaman.

Data is updated nightly.

Cases: 307519

Reported Deaths: 7096

Cases: 518899

Reported Deaths: 10712