Porsha Williams is a multimedia journalist and news producer for WTHI-TV in Terre Haute.

Title: Multimedia Journalist

PWilliams@wthitv.com

Porsha Williams is a multimedia journalist and news producer for WTHI-TV in Terre Haute.

She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2018 with a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism. She also minored in Spanish. She anchored, reported, and news produced their award-winning student-run newscast Hub City-TV. She also rocked the airways of their campus radio station WUSM. #SMTTT

She's a proud southern belle, born and raised in Gulfport Mississippi and it was there she started her career after graduation as a news production assistant at WXXV-TV, three months later she was promoted to morning news producer. There she produced a four-hour-long newscast and also had an on-air entertainment franchise piece called "Finally Friday" where she detailed all of the various activities you could do over the weekend on the coast.

When she's not at church or planning her next vacation she enjoys rooting for her favorite football team the Saints. WHO DAT!

Porsha would love to hear from you as she learns to navigate the Midwest. Contact her at pwilliams@wthitv.com. Be sure to follow her twitter and give her Facebook page a like as well!

New historical marker is dedicated to man who was lynched in the Wabash Valley

Local residents gathered today in Fairbanks Park. This was all to unveil a historical marker, remembering a man who was lynched more than a century ago in the Wabash Valley.

Runners pound the pavement for a special cause

The Great American Relay has touched down in the Wabash Valley! Runners started in Boston and won't stop till they reach the West Coast. That's nearly 3,000 miles of running!

There's a lot of activities happening at the Wabashiki Wetlands this weekend - here's how you can get in on the fun

If you're interested in the Wabash Valley's natural eco-system.. you're going to want to check out the many events taking place tomorrow at the 2nd annual Explore Wabashiki Day.

Low vaccination rates among the Black population in Vigo County

In Vigo County, one demographic in particular is seeing very low vaccination rates.

Local women uses her talents and social media to make a difference in her community

One woman is using her photography skills and social media account to make a difference in her community, one picture, and post at a time.

People gathered for the Walk to End Alzheimer's event

A walk dedicated to finding a cure and supporting others, that's what the Walk to End Alzheimer's event was all about. This took place at Wolf Field on Indiana State University's campus.

Sullivan County hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinic

The Sullivan County and Indiana Department of Health are offering COVID-19 testing and vaccinations for free. Folks can choose either the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Community Theatre back open after a year and a half of being closed

The Terre Haute Community Theatre is now preparing for their opening show tomorrow. This is after they were closed down for a year and a half due to the pandemic.

Discussion continues on how to properly honor aviator

One local historian is continuing to fight for more recognition of Willa brown. She was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license in the United States.

Walk to end Alzheimer's event is happening this weekend

Thousands of Hoosiers are living with Alzheimer's and even more people are taking care of those patients. That's why the Walk to End Alzheimer's helps to bring awareness to those struggling with this disease.

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