Overview

• The ABC affiliate in Jackson announced on air Aug. 27 that Wilson, who had recently joined as weekend anchor, died following an apparent heart attack.
• WAPT said she began her career at the CBS affiliate in Monroe, Louisiana, and later earned a master's degree in journalism from Arizona State University.
• Her résumé included a stint with KARK in Arkansas, where she joined the morning team in October 2023 and departed in August 2024.
• Colleague Megan West and other local figures shared remembrances on social media, recalling Wilson’s kindness and dedication to community stories.
• WAPT’s biography described her as grounded in faith, family, and community, noting she was eager to explore Jackson and tell Mississippi’s stories.