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.

Local doctor: there's high interest in Covid booster shots

A local doctor said there's high interest in booster shots right now.

Piominko Day celebration in Tupelo

Folks gathered in Tupelo to celebrate the life of Chickasaw leader Piominko.

Section of Natchez Trace Parkway back open in Tupelo

Phase One of paving between mileposts 257 and 262.5 began on July 19 and was completed on Saturday, Oct. 9.

Buyer looks to purchase Brookville Garden apartments in Starkville

Some folks spent the day clearing shattered glass and broken equipment after someone vandalized a former Oktibbeha County school building.

Vandalism is a setback for Oktibbeha County company

HogEye Trap Cameras will soon move into the former East Oktibbeha High School building on Moor High Road in Crawford.

Winner announced for 2021 The Pitch competition

The pitch is a small business plan competition, similar to the show Shark Tank.

Monoclonal antibodies popular at New Albany hospital

The infusions can help Covid-positive patients avoid hospitalization and severe symptoms.

New Albany hospital to host flu shot event Wednesday afternoon

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County in New Albany will host a drive-thru flu shot event on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

North Pontotoc High School student dies from coronavirus

A NPHS student and football player recently died from the coronavirus.

New Starkville restaurants thrive amid pandemic

The pandemic caused some local restaurants to suffer financially and even close. However, staff from two of Starkville's newest restaurants said thankfully, the businesses are doing well.

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