Tom Eader
Chief ReporterTom Eader is the Chief Reporter for WTJX. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Eader received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University, where he wrote for his college newspaper. He moved to St. Croix in 2003, after landing a job as a reporter for the St. Croix Avis. Eader worked at the Avis for 20 years, as both a reporter and photographer, and served as Bureau Chief from 2013 until their closure at the beginning of 2024. Eader is an award-winning journalist, known for his thorough and detailed reporting on multiple topics important to the Virgin Islands community. Joining the WTJX team in January of 2024, Eader brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the newsroom.
Email: teader@wtjx.org
Phone: 340-227-4463
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Judge transfers Ida Smith’s civil lawsuit against Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes for disqualifying her as 2024 candidate to Virgin Islands from Washington, D.C. -
Judge transfers Ida Smith’s civil lawsuit against Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes for disqualifying her as 2024 candidate to Virgin Islands from Washington, D.C.
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Former Senator Steven Payne Sr. taken into custody after guilty verdict in sexual battery case involving a minor following three-day Florida trial, faces life in prison. -
Former Senator Steven Payne Sr. taken into custody after guilty verdict in sexual battery case involving a minor following three-day Florida trial, faces life in prison.
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Illegal dumping, equipment failures plague WMA’s bin sites; Mike Ware to take comprehensive approachNew Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority executive director teases comprehensive plan to turn around agency with focus on clean bin sites and stopping sewage leaks. -
Illegal dumping, equipment failures plague WMA’s bin sites; Mike Ware to take comprehensive approachNew Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority executive director teases comprehensive plan to turn around agency with focus on clean bin sites and stopping sewage leaks.
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Complex teachers protest AFT conference, say St. Croix union president withheld registration detailsSt. Croix Educational Complex teachers protesting AFT conference say the STX union president withheld registration details for speaking out. -
Complex teachers protest AFT conference, say St. Croix union president withheld registration detailsSt. Croix Educational Complex teachers protesting AFT conference say the STX union president withheld registration details for speaking out.
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Judge rules Florida prosecutors can introduce evidence of two prior bad acts in former Senator Steven Payne Sr.’s upcoming sexual battery case involving a minor. -
Judge rules Florida prosecutors can introduce evidence of two prior bad acts in former Senator Steven Payne Sr.’s upcoming sexual battery case involving a minor.
