DENNIS TURNER - NEWS DIRECTOR
Dennis is a veteran of three networks and spent 25 years covering The Delta for a Memphis television station. He's the proud father of two and a former triathlete.
Some of the big stories Dennis has covered here, are the arrival of casino gambling, the college desegregation case, the man accused of trying to kill President Barack Obama, a mysterious and massive bird kill at the Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge, and the many floods and droughts here including a piece from Greenville for CBS News.
Since coming back to The Delta, Dennis has covered recent Emmett Till developments, the Greenwood hospital crisis, the continuing Mississippi welfare scandal and Queen Elizabeth's connection to The Delta.
EARL PHELPS
Earl returns to The Delta News as it's prime evening anchor, after several years in Baton Rouge.
Earl brings a wealth of experience from across the country and a variety of roles in TV and Radio.
You'll see him nightly on The Delta News.
You can reach Woody at wwilkins@deltanews.tv.
JASMINE STEVERSON
Jasmine anchors the weekend editions of The Delta News and reports primarily on Washington County government along with the affairs of other local governing bodies. Jasmine is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and comes to the Delta News from the Delta Democrat Times newspaper where she spent three years as a news and high school sports reporter. Email Jasmine at jsteverson@deltanews.tv.
DAVID REIMER
CANDI STONE
Candi grew up in Water Valley and spent every morning watching local television with her dad. In high school, she had the opportunity to read the prime time lineup on the local station, and loved it. She enjoys engaging the community and being in a position to tell people about upcoming events, as well as the movers and shakers who make those events possible. Candi loves the Delta more than any other place. Except, possibly, the kitchen. Candi loves to cook. And the sweeter the dish, the happier she is.
DE'NAUTIS (DEE) LIDDELL
De’Nautis Liddell is a multimedia journalist at the Delta News. He's from Belzoni, Mississippi, and is the oldest of four siblings. After graduating from Murrah High School in Jackson in 2019, he furthered his education at Holmes Community College, where he received an associate degree in communications. He then transferred to the Educational Oasis of the Mississippi Delta, Mississippi Valley State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and is currently pursuing his master’s in sports administration. Outside of providing information about what’s going on in the Delta, his favorite hobbies are cooking, working out, spending time with family, and giving back to the community.
KIYRAX DAVIS
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ALEXCIS STANLEY
Alexcis Stanley, native of Greenwood, MS, put down her creative writing marker in the classroom to pursue her dreams in the newsroom. Alexcis’ experience started as a journalist for Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils Gazette Newspaper. From there she interned with MVSU on the Breaking Bread Civil Rights Project, giving honor to a historic church in Itta Bena, MS where meetings were held during the Civil Rights Movement. Alexcis has been a part of the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District for 5 years. From pre-k to high school. Alexcis has inspired and motivated her students to always shoot for the stars. She says, “You are never too young or too old to go after what you want.” Alexcis has always been a mother to her students, but now she gets to expand her love as a soon to be mother. Alexcis is lover of Jesus Christ. Her motto is “If you put God first and trust in him then even through the fog you will be able to walk on your path.” She lives by the scripture Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Alexcis also is a member of her church choir, praise and worship team, and the director of the praise dance team. Alexcis says, she enjoys the laughter and joy that her coworkers bring to the newsroom and the passion they have for the work that they do. Although leaving the comfort of her classroom was a big step, she is happy she stepped out on faith.
RONDARIOUS ELLZEY
Ron'Darius Ellzey is a native of Isola, Mississippi. He spent his entire childhood there, attending Humphreys County High School. After finishing grade school, he attended Mississippi Delta Community College and earned an Associate's Degree in Business Management. Then he went on to spend the last three years of his academic career miles away from the delta, in the state of Michigan, earning his Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Oakland University. Ron'Darius is a humble individual who values critical thinking. Looking to help bring the best content to the delta during all of your delta newscasts.
THE DELTA SPORTS TEAM
STEPHEN ROBINSON
Stephen Robinson, sports anchor for The Delta News, is proud to have called the beautiful Delta home for over 30 years.
In his spare time, Stephen enjoys hanging out with his wife and two daughters, listening to music of the 70's/80's era (an avid Jackson 5ive fan), and cheering on his favorite teams (Go Noles, Fins, Heat, and Fish).
You can reach Stephen at srobinson@deltanews.tv, find him on Facebook or Twitter @TheDeltaSports
THE SKYWATCH WEATHER TEAM
RYAN CRUMP
Ryan was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He also grew up playing basketball and running cross country, and he ran track in high school where he broke his school record in the 100-meter dash twice.
Ryan graduated from Ball State University in 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology. Coming from Chicago, Ryan is a huge Bulls and White Sox fan, but he also roots for the San Francisco 49ers. In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing video games, watching sporting events and movies, working out and he loves going to amusement parks when he can.
ANTHONY FRUITS
Tony Fruits interned at WEWS NewsChannel 5 in Cleveland Ohio, for three months prior to beginning his Broadcasting career in July 2006. It all started at Salem Communications where he was a Board Operator for Nationally syndicated shows Dennis Prager, Michael Medved and Hugh Hewitt. He soon took his talent to voiceover work on various commercials, promotions and psa’s. The idea of being behind the golden microphone and lending his voice became first priority. In January 2008 he began Anchoring, Producing and being a Traffic Mobile Driver for Metro Networks a Westwood One Company where he Anchored News, Sports, Weather and Traffic. He also became part of the Sports Media where he Reported on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Indians. Being a diehard Cleveland Sports Fan this was right up his alley. Although he was a diehard fan it could not hold a candle to Anchoring and Reporting News. During this time Anthony was also very active in his Church home and revered that same Passion of Anchoring and Reporting for reading and understanding the Word of God which had also been a priority beginning church at a young age. The two together sparked a “cos-mic brainstorm explosion” for a show of his very own in January 2012, “The Bro-tha Tony Fruits Show!” The rest is history. He is a lover of Jesus Christ, as well as Radio and TV and looks forward to making a large impact in Broadcasting and Church Ministry.
...The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a FloodAdvisory for the following rivers in Mississippi...Arkansas...Louisiana...Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Issaquena,East Carroll and Chicot Counties.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find analternative route.Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/janThe next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.&&...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO FRIDAY, MAY 17...* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville.* WHEN...From this morning to Friday, May 17.* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Water begins to cover the dirt roadleading to the Farmers Grain terminal facility which is north ofthe Greenville bridge.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 47.3 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall.- Action stage is 36.0 feet.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood&&Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed ThuMississippi RiverGreenville 48.0 47.3 Mon 10 am CD 46.3 45.3 44.4&&
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