Melissa Rademaker
Multimedia Journalist
Moselle, MS
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Melissa was born and raised in North Carolina where she graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Broadcast and Electronic Journalism. She is a big Tar Heel sports fan and worked for the Carolina Football team in college.
She has experience interning as a Reporter at WXII 12 news in Winston-Salem, N.C. and as a Media Production Assistant at bigO agency in Dublin, Ireland.
She prefers the beach over mountains and tea over coffee.
Melissa loves traveling, reading, going to concerts and trying new restaurants. This is her first time in Mississippi and she is excited to explore the Pine Belt.
Have a recommendation or story idea? Email Melissa: melissa.rademaker@wdam.com.
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Thanks to legislation passed last session, the cocktails can be sold under a beer license outside of liquor stores.
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Spring severe weather brings winds, rain and the potential for tornados.
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Local governments have a 90-day window from Feb. 2 to opt out of the state's medical marijuana program.
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The company’s wood countertops and cutting boards will be distributed wholesale to stores across the country.
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Officials say booster is the best protection against the variant.
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The enforcement period lasted from 6 a.m. on December 23rd through midnight on December 26th.
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According to Collins Fire Chief John Pope, the fire department received reports of the incident around 9:30 a.m. He said the scene was cleared within two hours.
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According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, there are about 3,700 deer-related crashes every year.
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Coming to the kickoff of Christmas in the Park is a Thanksgiving tradition for many Pine Belt residents.
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Third booster shots are available as MSDH reports pediatric cases and hospitalizations are on the rise.
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Contestants spent the morning touring the city and participating in volunteer events.
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Teachers across Mississippi will see an increase in their salaries this year.