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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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! 🙌🏽”
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
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
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
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
.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
. ❤️
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
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
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
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.
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!
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
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!!
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
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.
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
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
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.
"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
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
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
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.
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."
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!
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!
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!
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! 💙💙
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.
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! :)
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
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.
“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.”
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😂🤣🤣)
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
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.
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
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.
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. 💔
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
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
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