Spencer Murray
Assignment Manager
Meridian, MS
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Spencer Murray is the Assignment Manager for WTOK-TV, while occasionally producing newscasts and special shows.
Spencer Murray started at WTOK as a Master Control Operator in May of 2019, then transitioned to news a few months later after becoming interested in writing news and shooting during and after high school football season.
Spencer graduated from Meridian Community College in the year 2019 with a degree in Media Production technology. He was also 1 of 34 students named to the Circle of Excellence that year.
Spencer is married to his lovely wife Tayla and is now a father to a little boy (Harrison). Enjoys superhero movies and spending time with family.
Education
Awards
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 1:41 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
A special signing day was held at Neshoba Central High School with a military theme.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 3:17 PM CST
|By Spencer Murray
Butler Police Chief Jimmy Huckeba said first responders were called out Sunday evening after a child was hit by a car in a parking lot.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 11:56 AM CST
|By Spencer Murray
Interviews are making a return to GMM, in a new format.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 11:00 PM CST
|By Spencer Murray
Mayor Jimmie Smith spoke with members of the community about their concerns and suggestions Thursday.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 at 7:16 PM CST
|By Spencer Murray
A group of Meridian Community College alumni who also work at WTOK gathered back on the campus.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 11:50 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
A new way to monitor the vaccination rate in Lauderdale County lives outside of Anderson Regional Hospital.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2021 at 2:28 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
A sewer line is being repaired after a collapse was found near Bimbo Bakeries.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2021 at 5:25 PM CST
|By Spencer Murray
MSU Meridian celebrated International Women's Day by hosting a special virtual/in-person event.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 9:16 AM CST
|By Spencer Murray
A list of current power outages in the state of Mississippi.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2021 at 8:31 PM CST
|By Spencer Murray
Here's how to get your business/school closing to us!
Updated: Dec. 5, 2020 at 9:21 PM CST
|By Spencer Murray
The 2020 Christmas parade was held in downtown Meridian Saturday evening.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2020 at 8:44 PM CST
|By Spencer Murray
Meridian Police are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 12:36 AM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
Hurricane Zeta brought strong winds and heavy rain which lead to power outages.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 3:10 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
Superintendent Dr. Amy Carter said the safety of students and staff is the top priority.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2020 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
Police presence was noticed near the wooded area behind 22nd Avenue and Frontage Road.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2020 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
As the election nears, local organizations are making a push to get residents registered to vote before November.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
Burton was last seen on September 20th.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2020 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
Governor Reeves held a press conference in Pearl.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2020 at 10:01 AM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
Authorities are conducting an investigation after a body was found in Clarke County Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2020 at 9:48 AM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
Gov. Reeves is holding a press conference in reference to the Gulf storms.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 9:36 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun says a woman was shot in the leg at a residence in the 8100 block of Lauderdale Toomsuba Road.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2020 at 2:10 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
The Mississippi National Guard’s largest unit, the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, welcomed its first female battalion commander during a change of command ceremony at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Hattiesburg, on Friday, July 31.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2020 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
The Mississippi Department of Health confirmed 1,134 new cases and 30 new deaths Saturday.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2020 at 9:15 PM CDT
|By Spencer Murray
A teenager is in critical condition after being shot Friday afternoon in Kemper County.
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