Justin Brown
Reporter

Justin Brown is a native of Augusta, GA and graduated from North Greenville University in May of 2023 with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Media. During his time at NGU, he developed an interest and passion for storytelling and was the Station Manager for North Greenville University's Vision TV. Throughout his senior year, he worked for WSPA 7News in Spartanburg, South Carolina, as a news intern. In his free time, Justin loves watching college football, cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs, playing golf. Justin started with WTVM in Summer of 2023 as the east Alabama reporter.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 5:10 PM CST
|By Justin Brown
Students and faculty speak on why Rosalynn Carter's focus on mental health is so important.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 9:32 AM CST
|By Justin Brown
A natural plastics plant in Eufaula was open for four months before it had to close, laying off nearly 400 people.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 9:09 AM CST
|By Justin Brown
Town of Loachapoka will have a post office again, for the first time in two years.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 9:04 AM CST
|By Kelis McGhee and Justin Brown
On November 6, the female has been identified as 44-year-old Jennifer Marie Anderson. Anderson was listed as homeless by the Phenix City Police Department.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Justin Brown
Every town has that one hidden gem or that special landmark they are proud of. For Auburn, there are several, but one of them is their legacy golf course, Pines Crossing.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Justin Brown
An Opelika High School football player returns to the field after being a victim of the Dadeville mass shooting several months ago.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 10:03 AM CDT
|By Justin Brown
Baxter is an American Multinational Healthcare company. They primarily focus on products to treat kidney disease, like renal filters for dialysis. Formally known as Gambro, they chose to settle in Opelika back in 2005, investing $165 million into their facility.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 8:06 AM CDT
|By Justin Brown
It’s important for public safety officers to train for real-life situations they will likely encounter on the job. The city of Auburn has approved the construction of a state-of-the-art facility in Auburn, just ten minutes from the public building and Auburn University.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Justin Brown and Jatavia O'Neal
Two men have been charged with murder after Opelika authorities found human remains while searching for a 28-year-old missing man.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 9:54 AM CDT
|By Justin Brown
Turmoil continues among some Smiths Station residents as the Interim Fire Chief resigned in late September but has since rescinded the registration and is continuing as interim chief.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:59 AM CDT
|By Justin Brown
A registered sex offender was seen on Ogletree Elementary School’s campus twice in one day and has been arrested.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:03 AM CDT
|By WTVM News Staff and Justin Brown
An investigation is underway following a Wednesday morning fight at Beauregard high school involving students and a school resource officer.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Kelis McGhee and Justin Brown
A crash involving a commercial vehicle and train claimed the life of a 54-year-old truck driver early Tuesday morning.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal, Jessie Gibson and Justin Brown
A grand jury has indicted a former Lanett police officer for multiple crimes.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:18 AM CDT
|By Justin Brown
Barbour County High School has won its first football game in ten years. The Jaguars went through several different coaches and graduating classes but finally ended their 82-game losing streak.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Kelis McGhee, Jessie Gibson and Justin Brown
The Phenix City Police Department along with the Russell County Coroner’s Office are investigating a death that occurred at a lumber company.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT
|By Justin Brown
Auburn University is preparing its emergency teams to assist fans and players with heat-related illnesses and injuries this football season.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
|By Justin Brown
The second week of the trial has ended on a dramatic note. The prosecution had one final witness to call, Dr. John Toppins. Toppins conducted two different evaluations of Wilkes and presented the results to the jury.