ShaCamree Gowdy

Digital Content Producer

Jackson, MS

ShaCamree Gowdy began working at WLBT as a digital content producer in February 2018.

She is from the Capital City and graduated from Mississippi State University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a minor in gender studies.

During her time at MSU, she wrote for the campus newspaper, The Reflector.

She also interned with the National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center.

She has interned at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Jackson Free Press, The Cirlot Agency and most recently, The New York Times Student Journalism Institute.

ShaCamree is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh.

Education:

Mississippi State University, Communications
Mississippi State University, Gender Studies

Recent Articles by ShaCamree

Gov. extends statewide shelter-in-place order until April 27, loosens some restrictions

Governor Tate Reeves is extending the shelter-in-place order in Mississippi for another week.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published April 17, 2020 at 10:19 AM

MEMA releases initial damage report, confirms 11 dead in Easter storms

These are initial reports, numbers could increase or decrease throughout Monday.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published April 13, 2020 at 8:57 AM

Mississippi sees 8,000% increase in unemployment claims since outbreak

Reeves is making it clear that Mississippi is trying to handle the COVID-19 crisis from both a public health and economic perspective.

Courtney Ann Jackson and ShaCamree Gowdy

Published April 9, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Gov. Reeves: ‘There will be more Mississippians who die from this virus.’

Reeves says citizens can keep themselves as safe as possible by adhering to CDC guidelines.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published April 6, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Miss. Governor issues statewide ‘shelter-in-place’ order

The order goes into effect Friday at 5 p.m.

ShaCamree Gowdy and WLBT Digital

Published April 1, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Drive-up testing sites going up across state for those with COVID-19 symptoms

MSDH continues to do all they can to help those affected by novel coronavirus.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published March 21, 2020 at 4:46 PM

UMMC announces plans to use telehealth and mobile site to speed up COVID-19 screening/testing

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is partnering with several state agencies and C-Spire to make it happen.

ShaCamree Gowdy and Courtney Ann Jackson

Published March 20, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Gov. Reeves maps out plan to combat coronavirus

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves met with the coronavirus team Monday morning.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published March 17, 2020 at 6:57 AM

Lauderdale Co. Judge shot outside courthouse in downtown Meridian, Miss.

A Lauderdale County Judge was shot outside the county courthouse in Meridian Monday morning.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published March 16, 2020 at 9:29 AM

Foul play not suspected after death of another inmate in Miss. prison system

The Mississippi Department of Corrections has reported the death of another inmate in the system.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published March 4, 2020 at 9:55 AM

More arrests made in off-campus shooting deaths of 2 Alcorn State students

An investigation is underway after two Alcorn State University students were shot to death Monday night.

ShaCamree Gowdy and Roslyn Anderson

Published February 20, 2020 at 1:36 PM

‘This is not a position I take lightly’: Thomas Hudson releases message after being named acting president of JSU

Thomas Hudson has released a message a to the community just days after being named Acting President of JSU.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published February 12, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Former Miss. governor Phil Bryant joins consulting firm

Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has officially been relieved of his duties as Governor and is now on to his next venture.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published January 29, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Coroner: Parchman inmates killed by ‘blunt force’

Two inmates were killed at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.

ShaCamree Gowdy and Courtney Ann Jackson

Published January 21, 2020 at 3:28 PM

Heavy rain brings flash flooding to Central Miss.

Several metro-area cities were affected by flash flooding Tuesday as heavy rains swept through central Mississippi.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published January 14, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Tate Reeves officially becomes 65th Governor of Mississippi

Tate Reeves was officially introduced as Mississippi’s 65th Governor on Tuesday.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published January 14, 2020 at 11:11 AM

MDOC contracts with private prison to house Parchman inmates in wake of recent violence

MDOC says they’re taking steps to maintain order in the wake of the recent unrest in the state prison system.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published January 10, 2020 at 6:12 AM

Men tried cashing in losing lottery ticket after altering numbers with glue, police say

Flowood police received a call from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation around 9:20 Monday morning.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published January 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM

One dead, two injured after fight at Chickasaw Regional Correctional Facility

One inmate is dead and two are injured after a fight at the MDOC Regional Correctional Facility in Chickasaw County

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published January 2, 2020 at 8:49 AM

MHP makes 39 DUI arrests, investigating 3 deadly wrecks in Christmas holiday travel period

MHP has concluded its 2019 Christmas holiday travel period, which began Monday, December 23, at 12:01 a.m.

ShaCamree Gowdy

Published December 26, 2019 at 11:33 AM

Home for the Holidays: MHP set to kick off Christmas travel enforcement period

MHP is reminding motorists that if alcohol is included in celebrations, it’s best to designate a sober driver or have other means of safe transportation.