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National Consumer Investigative Reporter with @InvestigateTV . 2XEmmy winner. NYC born 🗽.ATL raised 🍑. Guyanese roots 🇬🇾. UGA grad. AKA Lady 💕💚.

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The city of Flint and its resilient people left an indelible mark on my life professionally and personally. It was an honor to go back and continue telling the city's story.
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MONDAY on @InvestigateTV : We investigate the national plan to get the lead out of every water system in America, the skepticism some states have - and hear from residents in Flint, MI as we approach the 10-year mark of the Flint water crisis.
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Meet the youngest candidate looking to become the next Mayor of New Orleans.
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I grabbed my phone to document it and told the man to leave my colleague alone. The man then punched my coworker. We got away, went to a safe location to call our managers and also called police. We're okay. If you've seen this man or know him--please call MNPD.
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On this day 5 years ago. Remembering "The Emanuel 9" 💔
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My coworker bought me the nerdiest news shirt! And I LOVE IT!
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Can’t believe it’s been a year. RIP Nancy Parker. ❤️
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BREAKING NEWS Devastating News tonight: Leah Chase, Famed New Orleans Chef has died. Below is a statement from Chase's family. @WWLTV
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"I just never in my wildest dreams thought that child left out of my door. She was going to her death."
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NOPD just wrapped up a press conference. 5 innocent bystanders shot on Canal Street during gunfire exchange between NOPD, LSP and the armed robbery suspect. That's 10 shootings, 6 dead and 9 injured in the Greater New Orleans area this weekend. @WWLTV
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To my fellow journalists--please be careful.
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I grabbed my phone to document it and told the man to leave my colleague alone. The man then punched my coworker. We got away, went to a safe location to call our managers and also called police. We're okay. If you've seen this man or know him--please call MNPD.
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Investigative stories matter. Having diverse stories in your newscasts matter. I’m grateful and honored to do this work every single day.
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Hard work truly does pay off. Excited about this new chapter and opportunity. Nashville, I love you.
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Over 100 people attend protest against Kenner Nike ban. @WWLTV
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BREAKING: Crews are preparing to take down the Jefferson Davis Confederate monument in New Orleans.
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Happening Now: “I Will Breathe” Rally in Nashville
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New Orleans murder rate ranked No. 4 in country in 2017, FBI report says. @WWLTV
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Update to a story we first told you about an hour ago! Ms. Darlene’s power is back on in Treme! Not only that, shortly after she appeared on @WWLTV a cousin brought her an extra oxygen tank AND a Good Samaritan called our newsroom offering to help her! She said “God is Good! 🙌🏽”
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BREAKING: 2 people dead on the 3700 block of Tulane Avenue. We will bring you the latest when it becomes available.
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Hey Everyone. Just wanted to share an update. This was written by my partner who I was with. Thank you all so much for all of your support ❤️! My fellow journalists, still please remain vigilant! Things can be so unpredictable out in the field. Stay safe & look out for each other
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7 years
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office release the photos of the Marrero double shooting suspects. Both are now in custody. Info also attached
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BREAKING NEWS: The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against Walker Stalker. The complaint, which was filed February 18, 2019 alleges that Walker Stalker engaged in unfair, deceptive or misleading acts by refusing to promptly refund consumers. @WSMV
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Nancy was a New Orleans News legend. An icon. One heck of a journalist. I admired her work and she was so sweet whenever we crossed paths. I’m still trying to wrap my head around what happened yesterday. Your legacy will live on, Nancy 💔 @WWLTV
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Senator @MarshaBlackburn - our news team still hasn’t heard from you. We’ve been asking you questions for over a week and would like to interview you. The public is awaiting your answer. Thank you! @WSMV .
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Jeremy Finley
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While not responding to requests for interviews for 1 1/2 weeks from @WSMV , @MarshaBlackburn tweeted this in response to impeachment. Question we'd still like to ask: why did she flip her vote on certifying election results? We'll keep asking.
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SMACKED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT: A woman in the Marigny is attacked from behind by a young man. It’s all captured on her surveillance video. Her story tonight and message to her attacker. @WWLTV
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4 years
My great grandparents. In honor of #lovingday , I honor you. ❤️
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BREAKING: Several windows vandalized outside of chase bank on St. Charles by protesters marching from Lee Circle.
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9 months
CNN- watch your language. African American history is NOT controversial. It’s American history.
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Students in Arkansas public high schools enrolled in the controversial Advanced Placement African American Studies course will not be able to receive credit toward graduation, state education officials told districts last week
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NOPD just emailed me. They told me their response time to this incident was 17 hours, not 22 hours. @WWLTV
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TONIGHT AT 10: Home surveillance video shows a gunman entering a home and stealing a woman’s car. She says officers didn’t show up until 22 hours later. She says she’s upset not only about the response time, but how she was treated. @WWLTV
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2 years
Loving my new city.
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3 years
I’ll say it once and I’ll say it again….diversity in investigative units and the editorial process matters.
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6 years
28 years old. That’s how old the Youngest African American McDonald’s Franchse owner is! She earned the title two years ago here in New Orleans. We’ll share her story and her message to the next generation at 10 @WWLTV
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@davidnyaga94 @WSMV That seriously keeps going thru my mind
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3 years
GREAT NEWS: I've been selected to receive an IRE fellowship to the IRE conference taking place in June. Being an investigative reporter has always been my dream & to know @IRE_NICAR is making a commitment to increase diversity for investigative journalist of color means the world
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CHAPTER 36! Grateful for another trip around the sun 11/29 🎂🥳🎉🎁🎊!
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6 years
NEW TONIGHT: Children smash a NOPD surveillance camera piñata during a protest at city hall. It’s a symbolic resistance to the city’s public safety initiative.Protesters say they believe the cameras target communities of color. More on @wwltv at 10.
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7 years
He may only be 22 years old, but Hashim Walters believes he has what it takes to be the next mayor of New Orleans. More tonight at 10.
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5 years
FROM ONE 4 TO THE NEXT: Happy to announce the next step in my career. I'm moving to Nashville this fall for an Investigative Reporter position at @WSMV . New Orleans, thank you for all of the memories, but most of all for letting me tell your stories on @WWLTV . ❤️
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NEW: Video of the tornado damaging the Sonic Drive-In in Galliano this morning. Thankfully no one was injured. Courtesy: Sonic (Surveillance Video)
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2 years
First day with @InvestigateTV in the books! Honored to be part of this team! If you’ve got a consumer investigation you’d like us to highlight or bring awareness to, contact me: caresse.jackman @investigatetv .com
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TONIGHT AT 10: I spoke with Former Saints TE @BenjaminSWatson . He reached out to the pastors of the three historically Black churches in St. Landry Parish after they were burned. More on our interview, reaction from one of the pastors and how you can also help. @WWLTV
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2 years
For all the recent focus on voting rights, little attention has been paid to one of the most sustained and brazen suppression campaigns in America: the effort to block help at the voting booth for people who struggle to read, a group that now amounts to about 48 million Americans
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New: Across the country, from California to Georgia, people like Olivia Coley-Pearson and Faye Combs are working through stigma and increased restrictions as they help people who struggle to read exercise their right to vote.
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1 year since joining @InvestigateTV and moving to the DC area! So happy to be here and to work alongside some amazing journalists, producers and photographers!
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Caresse Jackman
3 years
LISTEN: Here is the 911 call from 2019, where a tip comes in that Warner is building a bomb. ⁦ @WSMV
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5 years
Out on the scene today, @FOX8NOLA handled themselves with grace and class on air, despite their pain. My heart goes out to them, Nancy Parker’s husband and children as well as the family of the pilot Franklin Augustus. @WWLTV
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1 year
Honored to win two emmys tonight. One for @WSMV Investigates Troubled Waters Special. The second one for our Black History Month special--telling hyper local and untold stories about Black history and the African diaspora in Nashville!!
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What a heartbreaking year it’s been in the State of Louisiana.
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People in Baton Rouge sing Mary Mary’s “Can’t give up now” as they remember the life of Sadie Roberts-Joseph. More from her loving memorial on @WWLTV at 10
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2 years
Amazing piece by @propublica . The report finds that Tennessee's one of several states hoarding the most cash per person living at or below the federal poverty line.
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Charles Ornstein
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States are sitting on $5.2 billion in unspent funds from the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, or TANF. Nearly $700 million was added to the total during the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years alone. @Hannah_Dreyfus
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Today marks one year since Zachary Nelson was innocently caught in the crossfire and killed at a party on Tulane Avenue. Tonight, his family is remembering him in a very special way by starting a scholarship in his honor. Details on how you can help, at 10. @WWLTV
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3 years
Ran into @stanverrett in New Orleans!!! Awesome guy and so talented!
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Woman reunited with her 'guardian angels' after stroke scare at gas station
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3 years
Please don’t let your guard down. Let’s look out for each other please.
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5 years
Flowers and balloons now sit outside of the FOX 8 building as people remember the life of New Orleans news legend Nancy Parker
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2 years
Mother: You working tomorrow?? Me: Yes. Mother: WITH THE SNOW COMING??? 🚨 🚨 😯😯 😂 she knows I work in News, yet this happens every time there’s a major event.
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"It was the place to live." New Orleans East was a thriving neighborhood. But in the past few decades, it's declined. In a four part series starting tomorrow, we explore some of the issues facing the area and what's being done to turn things around. Be sure to tune in @WWLTV
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5 years
First day at @WSMV was amazing. I look forward to serving the people of Nashville!
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2 years
Still pinching myself that I’m working in DC! So blessed to have this opportunity!
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7 years
Fats Domino’s home in the Lower 9th Ward. Many people stopped by to pay tribute. Some left flowers.
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Cars line up for higher ground on the Palmetto Street overpass in New Orleans @WWLTV
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"Black Power" and Dismantle White Supremacy" spray painted on steps of Lee Circle
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Caresse Jackman
3 years
Sen. Blackburn you still haven’t responded to my colleague’s multiple interview requests. It’s been 3 weeks. Almost a month. Yet we see you tweeting. @WSMVCameron emailed your office again yesterday. Can you please respond? Thanks so much! We’d appreciate it. @WSMV
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30 executive orders and actions signed in only 3 days' time.   @POTUS , you can't govern with a pen and a phone.
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A look at our control room. They’re the people you don’t see! Producers, directors, desk assistants, web team! My job on air wouldn’t be complete without them. They worked around the clock too with little or no breaks during our coverage. A job well done my news family! @WWLTV
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New member! Honored to join this legendary club! @PressClubDC
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6 years
Essence officials tell us more than 510,000 people attended Essence Fest this year. They also say that for the first time in its 24 year history, all three nights of concerts at the Superdome sold out.
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BREAKING: Joe and Jill Biden have arrived in New Orleans @WWLTV
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Caresse Jackman
4 years
Moved to Nashville one year ago this week! Happy to be here! 💙
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8 strip clubs on Bourbon Street given suspension notices "This is not about the dancers, it's about the owners and managers you know, who are allowing prostitution and drug dealing to take place in their establishments."
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2 years
This right here!!! Congrats @soledadobrien !!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Soledad O'Brien
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Our tagline is “stories as diverse as America” in case you’re wondering if intentionally focusing on diverse stories across the entire country can work—rating wise!
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Today’s my two year anniversary at ⁦ @WSMV ⁩! Been a fun ride! And I love serving Middle TN! Getting those who feel they don’t have a voice some “action” on their consumer problems! Thanks for trusting me with your stories!
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First time going to a U.S. House Committee hearing since moving to this amazing city! Just needed an extra shot of espresso (maybe 2) but other than that loved every second of it!
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A true champion for women’s rights and equality. Rest well RBG. 💔
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3 years
Fully vaccinated!!! ☺️☺️
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Caresse Jackman
4 years
Today’s my 1 year anniversary at @WSMV !!! Thanks for having me Nashville! It’s been an honor Working 4 You, helping you with your problems and sharing your stories!! Looking forward to many more! 💙💙
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Caresse Jackman
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Extremely saddened to hear about the death of Flint city council member Eric Mays. I interviewed him multiple times while living in Michigan. One thing was for certain, he was going to give it to you straight and fought hard for the people in his community. Rest well, Councilman.
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A prayer vigil is being held by the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. They want a peaceful removal of the confederate monuments.
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Caresse Jackman
5 years
My heart goes out to all of you at @FOX8NOLA right now. Nancy was a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. Love you all.
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Nancy Parker, WVUE news anchor, was victim in fatal plane crash, station confirms
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Day 8 of Quarantine: Occasional headaches but slowly getting my smell back! Doctors told me this is proof that vaccines are working. Prior to the vaccinations, they would see patients lose their sense of smell and taste for months. Still not 100 percent but getting there! :)
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My role models! These three taught me so much. As I move to Nashville to be an investigator...David, Katie and Mike...the lessons you taught me will be on my mind. Thank you all for coming out to my going away celebration ❤️. @WWLTV @MikePerlstein @katiecmoore @davidhammerWWL
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I'm very disappointed in 60 minutes for this. Who thought this was a fair and accurate comparison?! The writing had so many racial undertones it made me cringe. I lived in Jackson for 3 years. Lived in MS as a whole for 5. This could have been worded differently.
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“I had never fathom coming here,” Coach Sanders says of the @CUBuffsFootball . “I ain’t ever even vacation here, man. I ain’t ever been skiing or whatever you call it.”
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6 years
Everyone meet Princess! My new Kitty! I was going to rename her, but when she got home she kept looking at herself in the mirror! Princess is perfect!
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Caresse Jackman
5 years
Such a bittersweet day! @kesparros @WWLTV , New Orleans thank you for the opportunity and the wonderful memories! ❤️❤️ (And for being so nice to me....unless my Falcons came to town😂🤣🤣)
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Keith Esparros
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BON VOYAGE: We’re sad to say goodbye to our fantastic reporter Caresse Jackman, who leaves WWL for WSMV in Music City TN. We’ll miss our favorite Falcons fan. #BeOn4
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Caresse Jackman
5 years
Drove by my new work home today. I can’t wait to start. Nashville you’ve been great to me already. The city is beautiful. People are amazing and so helpful. I look forward to calling you home and working for you.
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1 year
Can’t get over this video of little children crossing over these tracks multiple times a week-just to get to school. @InvestigateTV ’s @jocefromthenews and photojournalist @PhotogScotty caught it all happening and took it to @PeteButtigieg :
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Caresse Jackman
4 years
The suit claims Walker Stalker owes at least $1,655,844 to various creditors, NOT including consumers, vendors, actors and tax liens. @WSMV #breaking #consumernews #walkerstalkercon .
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Caresse Jackman
4 years
BREAKING NEWS: The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against Walker Stalker. The complaint, which was filed February 18, 2019 alleges that Walker Stalker engaged in unfair, deceptive or misleading acts by refusing to promptly refund consumers. @WSMV
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Caresse Jackman
7 years
HAPPENING NOW: Crews begin process of dismantling Beauregard statue.
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Caresse Jackman
1 year
Honored to be nominated for two emmys from my time at @WSMV . Especially the Black History Month Special. We highlighted Black joy and perseverance in all forms. The sooner managers realize that diverse storytelling matters, the better our industry will be.
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Caresse Jackman
3 years
My girl @KPierceTV inspired me to do this. If you have a goal in life, never take no for an answer ❤️.
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Caresse Jackman
3 years
Lost the greatest man I’ve ever known 6 years ago today. Grieving over the loss of a parent doesn’t just evaporate after a month, a year. It lasts a lifetime. But I know he’s no longer suffering so that gets me through. Despite my sadness. Love you Daddy. We all miss you. 💔
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King Bacchus 2018: J.K. Simmons just passed by on Napoleon Avenue.
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Caresse Jackman
4 years
The best neighbor I have ever met. Risking his life-knowing a large tornado was approaching- Lee Shand ran outside to alert those living next door. @WSMV
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In Part 3 of our series Teens Targeted, we spoke with U.S. Senator @ossoff about bipartisan legislation he’s proposed to combat Sextortion and other internet crimes against children. ⁦⁦ @InvestigateTV
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Caresse Jackman
3 years
Last week, we asked the Governor’s office what financial issues does the state face by keeping federal unemployment? And if there aren’t any, why did we get rid of it. The Governor answered my question Monday, stating that there are jobs & the unemployment crisis is over. @WSMV
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Caresse Jackman
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Going thru St. Bernard Parish with @K_Vince1 yesterday- these beautiful trees caught my eye! @WWLTV
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