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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. Born and raised on St. Croix, Ventura-Douglas graduated from the University of the Virgin Islands, where she received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While at UVI, she worked in the office of Senator Shawn-Michael Malone before beginning her career in radio. Ventura-Douglas fell in love with radio growing up, when she and her father would spend every morning and afternoon listening to local radio news legend, Alvin G. After leaving Senator Malone's office, she became the program director of Vivid Streaming. She then joined WTJX-TV, Channel 12 as a producer. Soon after, she was tapped to switch to WTJX-FM to present an evening news. She is passionate about bringing radio news to the Virgin Islands community through the WTJX NewsFeed, airing every weekday at 5:00pm on 93.1 FM and available online, on demand.<br/>Email: mvdouglas@wtjx.org<br/>Phone: (340) 474-1682

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