Tanya Carter is an Anchor/Reporter at WAAY-TV. Originally from The Bronx, New York City, she covers a diverse range of topics including crime and justice, white-collar crime, and the judicial system, alongside her interests in sports and animal care. Tanya's work has been featured in multiple outlets including WTVA, WLBT, Action News 5, WDAM, and NewsBreak.
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Tupelo, United States (Local)
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Tanya Carter's focus is primarily on covering breaking news and evolving stories related to crime, arrests, law enforcement, legal proceedings in the local area of Mississippi, with a significant emphasis on Tupelo. If you are reaching out to Tanya Carter for coverage or as a source, it would be most effective if your pitch relates to ongoing criminal investigations or developments within the justice system in this specific geographic region.
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LAS VEGAS (WTVA) — A Mississippi family is still recovering following a hard landing during a hot air balloon ride near Las Vegas.
By: Tanya Carter
ECRU, Miss. (WTVA) — An Ecru man accused of possessing child pornography has been detained because federal court records show he violated the terms of his release.
Published Jun. 25, 2026 at 7:42 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — A Thursday morning crash in Winston County killed one person.
Updated Jun. 26, 2026 at 3:18 AM GMT+2 DERMA, Miss. (WTVA) - Derma police arrested a man accused of breaking into a home.
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The 100 Black Men of Tupelo has been officially recognized as a chartered organization dedicated to mentoring and supporting young Black men in the community.
DERMA, Miss. (WTVA) — An Alabama woman and a Mississippi man are behind bars in Calhoun County after what began as a routine traffic stop led to more serious charges.
Published Jul. 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago DERMA, Miss. (WTVA) — A Calhoun County businessman allegedly attacked his wife with a tire iron.
By: Zac Carlisle, Tanya Carter
Published Jul. 9, 2026 at 9:27 PM GMT+2 | Updated 5 minutes ago BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — An investigation is underway following a fatal hit-and-run in Booneville.
Published Jul. 11, 2026 at 8:44 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) — An early morning crash in Vardaman claimed the life of a pedestrian.
Published Jul. 14, 2026 at 3:37 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago RIPLEY, Miss. (WTVA) — The shooting death of a woman in Ripley is under investigation.
