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WTJX NEWSFEED: October 26, 2023

By Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

Published October 26, 2023 at 5:25 PM AST

On today's NewsFeed, charges against James Bildahl are dismissed after video evidence contradicts Department of Health's Peace Officer, Wanson Harris, claims of assault and racial slurs from a 2020 incident. Bildahl's attorney Kye Walker provides details. During a Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection hearing, Senators voted favorably to honor three Virgin Islanders: Myron Corbett, Aliya Boston, and Dr. Alfred O. Heath. The VI Conservation Society recognizes three beaches in the territory with Blue Flag status. And, Cancer Support VI is hosting a Faith Walk on the island of St. Thomas. Click "listen" for these stories and more.

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Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas is the Radio News Reporter for WTJX-FM, 93.1.She was born and raised on the island of St. Croix, where her grandfather founded the historic newspaper, The St. Croix Avis. Marcellina earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of the Virgin Islands, also working in the office of Senator Shawn-Michael Malone while she attended school. After leaving Malone's office, Marcellina went on to serve as program director of Vivid Streaming before working for the Virgin Islands National Guard as a Family Assistance Center Specialist from 2017 to 2018, where she supported service members and their families following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She then joined WTJX-TV, Channel 12 as a producer, but was soon tapped to switch to WTJX-FM to deliver local evening news through the WTJX NewsFeed, airing every weekday at 5:00 pm on 93.1 FM and available on demand, wherever you get your podcasts.  <br/>Email: mvdouglas@wtjx.org<br/>Phone: (340) 474-1682

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