Briana Jones

Sports Director, WTVY
Dothan, AL
Briana Jones

Briana is a 2-time graduate of Troy University. She studied broadcast journalism with a minor in sports information. After graduation, Briana wasted no time going back and achieving her master's degree.

Briana kicked off her journalism career back in the 8th grade when she gave the morning announcements and led the school with the Pledge of Allegiance. Later, she became the sports anchor and reporter for TROY Trojanvision News at her alma mater. There, she covered the infamous LSU defeat by the Troy Trojans football team and highlighted the Troy men's basketball March Madness game against the Duke Blue Devils.

A native of the Magic City, Briana spent years playing basketball up until her graduation from Pinson Valley High School. Her favorite teams include the Chicago Bulls thanks to Derrick Rose and the Tennessee Titans.

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Education
  • Troy University
  • Broadcast Journalism
    • Awards
  • 2 time - Best Sports Anchor at Troy University, Miss Phi Beta Sigma

    • Friday Night Football

    Who showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going?

    (Week 4) FNF Team of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:17 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going?

    Friday Night Football

    You know that play that made you lose your voice? Or your seat? That’s this.

    (Week 4) FNF Play of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:04 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    You know that play that made you lose your voice? Or your seat?

    Friday Night Football

    Who deserves those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned the turf?

    (Week 4) FNF Player of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who deserves those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned the turf?

    Friday Night Football

    Daleville @ NMA

    Daleville @ Northside Methodist | 2023 Week 4

    Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    What a time it was in Rip Hewes Thursday night. The Daleville Warhawks and Northside Methodist Knights traded touchdowns until the very end.

    Friday Night Football

    Last season, G.W. Long finished second in 2A-Region 2, and are coming into this week after a...

    News4 FNF GOTW: How do Rebels stay hot in region play?

    Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:04 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The goal is always the top when it comes to region standings.

    Friday Night Football

    It's the first home game for Geneva County this season, but fans may be feeling a bit...

    News4 FNF GOTW: Geneva County look for win with home opener

    Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Everyone can feel the frustration right now, it’s week four of high school football and the Geneva County Bulldogs have not won a game.

    Friday Night Football

    Player of the Week

    FNF Week 3 Player of the Week nominees

    Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 8:21 AM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Week 3 of high school football is in the books, so it’s time to introduce you to the Player of the Week nominees.

    Friday Night Football

    Who deserves those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned the turf?

    (Week 3) FNF Player of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who deserves those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned the turf?

    Friday Night Football

    You know that play that made you lose your voice? Or your seat? That’s this.

    (Week 3) FNF Play of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:05 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    You know that play that made you lose your voice? Or your seat?

    Friday Night Football

    Who showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going?

    (Week 3) FNF Team of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going?

    Friday Night Football

    Player of the Week | 2023 Week 3

    Week 2 Player of the Week: Cade Birge

    Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Only one Red Top player went 8-of-19 having 288 yards. Congrats to Slocomb's Cade Birge

    Sports

    Weevils welcome Saints to town

    Lady Weevils dominate in mid-week match against LBW

    Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 9:20 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    It’s never easy to stay undefeated but the Lady Weevils of the Enterprise State volleyball team aren’t going out easy.

    Friday Night Football

    Player of the Week

    FNF Week 2 Player of the Week nominees

    Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:14 AM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Week 2 of high school football is in the books, so it’s time to introduce you to the Player of the Week nominees.

    Friday Night Football

    Who deserves those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned the turf?

    (Week 2) FNF Player of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:39 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who deserves those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned the turf?

    Friday Night Football

    You know that play that made you lose your voice? Or your seat? That’s this.

    (Week 2) FNF Play of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:35 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    You know that play that made you lose your voice? Or your seat?

    Friday Night Football

    Who showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going?

    (Week 2) FNF Team of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:29 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going?

    Friday Night Football

    No wins yet for Geneva, but with region play starting for them Friday, it would be the perfect...

    News4 FNF GOTW: Panthers hopeful first win can be against rival

    Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    So far there have been no wins for the Geneva Panthers during the 2023 season. However, with region play starting for them this Friday it would be the perfect time to redeem themselves.

    Friday Night Football

    Head coach Levett speaks at Encore Coaches Day

    Jaguars snap 82-game losing streak under new head coach

    Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Barbour County snaps 82-game losing streak with win over Calhoun

    Friday Night Football

    Dothan preps for tough home match

    Wolves welcome Auburn High for playoff rematch

    Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Facing a team you’ve played in the playoffs is the closest thing to facing your riva

    Friday Night Football

    Dothan @ Percy Julian

    Dothan @ Percy Julian | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:17 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Two teams looking to get a big jumpstart in the ultra competitive 7A-Region 2 meet tonight at the Crampton Bowl in Montgomery.

    Friday Night Football

    Kinston @ Elba

    Kinston @ Elba | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:15 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The Kinston Bulldogs battle the Elba Tigers. Who will take home the win?

    Friday Night Football

    Early County @ Schley County

    Early County @ Schley County | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:14 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    It’s a non-region clash across the state line in Georgia.

    Friday Night Football

    Wicksburg @ Rehobeth

    Wicksburg @ Rehobeth | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The Panthers take on the Rebels. Who takes home the win?

    Sports

    FNF Player of the Night

    (Week 1) FNF Player of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:10 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who deserves those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned the turf?

    Friday Night Football

    Chipley @ Geneva

    Chipley @ Geneva | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:09 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The Panthers and Tigers meet for the first time since 1961 in this cross-state clash.

    Friday Night Football

    Week 0 Team of the Night

    (Week 1) FNF Team of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going?

    Friday Night Football

    G.W. Long @ Slocomb

    G.W. Long @ Slocomb | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:04 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Two Wiregrass teams getting their 2023 seasons underway tonight, as Slocomb battles G.W. Long.

    Friday Night Football

    Florala @ Red Level

    Florala @ Red Level | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:04 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The Florala Wildcats take on the Red Level Tigers. Who will come out on top?

    Friday Night Football

    Week 0 Play of the Night

    (Week 1) FNF Play of the Night

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:03 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    You know that play that made you lose your voice? Or your seat?

    Friday Night Football

    Abbeville @ Headland

    Abbeville @ Headland | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    A big time rivalry in Henry County find its way to Headland Friday night.

    Friday Night Football

    Highland Home @ Ariton

    Highland Home @ Ariton | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Highland Home takes on Ariton in this week 1 matchup.

    Friday Night Football

    Anniston @ Andalusia

    Anniston @ Andalusia | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    It’s a battle of the Dawgs tonight at Memorial Stadium in Andalusia.

    Friday Night Football

    Carroll @ Dale County

    Carroll @ Dale County | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    It’s 4A vs 5A in this Dale County matchup at Warrior Stadium tonight.

    Friday Night Football

    Enterprise @ Auburn

    Enterprise @ Auburn | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The Enterprise Wildcats head up to Auburn to take on the Tigers.

    Friday Night Football

    Ashford @ Providence

    (Week 1) Game of the Week: Ashford @ Providence Christian

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Ashford is vying to come from the back to the front, and Providence Christian looks to prove the naysayers wrong.

    Friday Night Football

    New Brockton @ Opp

    New Brockton @ Opp | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The New Brockton Gamecocks take on the Opp Bobcats? Who will bring home the win?

    Friday Night Football

    Northside Methodist @ Cottonwood

    Northside Methodist @ Cottonwood | 2023 Week 1

    Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:30 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The NMA Knights take on the Cottonwood Bears. Who will bring home the win?

    Friday Night Football

    Fans saw a much improved team last Friday when Ashford took down Graceville 42-6. Can they...

    News4 FNF GOTW: 5 wins over 3 seasons, how does Ashford go forward this Friday?

    Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Things are looking up for the Ashford YellowJackets after one week of high school football

    Sports

    (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

    Saban breaks tradition, doesn’t release depth chart ahead of game one

    Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    No depth chart released ahead of Monday's press conference with Coach Saban

    Sports

    FNF Player of the Night

    (Week 0) FNF Player of the Night

    Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who deserve those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned the turf?

    Sports

    Geneva @ Headland | 2023 Week 0

    Geneva @ Headland | 2023 Week 0

    Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Jamel Harris gets his start as a head coach in a testing matching against Reggie Melton and the Headland Rams

    Friday Night Football

    WTVY News 4 Friday Night Football Game of the Week | Enterprise vs Eufaula | 08/25/23

    (Week 0) Game of the Week: Eufaula @ Enterprise

    Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    We are getting off the first FNF game of the week at one of the most beautiful stadiums!

    Friday Night Football

    Week 0 Play of the Night

    (Week 0) FNF Play of the Night

    Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:25 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    You know that play that made you lose your voice? Or your seat? That’s this

    Friday Night Football

    Week 0 Team of the Night

    (Week 0) FNF Team of the Night

    Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:23 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Who showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going? Here is your team of the night!

    Friday Night Football

    Luverne @ Brantley FNF Week 0

    Luverne @ Brantley | 2023 Week 0

    Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:07 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The Bulldogs host the Tigers in a non-conference matchup.

    Friday Night Football

    Holmes County @ Marianna FNF Week 0

    Holmes County @ Marianna | 2023 Week 0

    Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    The Blue Devils and the Bulldogs face off in this Week 0 matchup.

    Friday Night Football

    HA @ WICKSBURG | WEEK 0

    Houston Academy @ Wicksburg | 2023 Week 0

    Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:05 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Head coach Josh Cox and the Wicksburg Panthers look to defend home turf against a tough Houston Academy team under head coach Eddie Brundidge.

    Friday Night Football

    Goshen @ Daleville | Week 0

    Goshen @ Daleville | 2023 Week 0

    Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:04 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    Coach Garner and the Daleville Warhawks look to make an early statement at home against the Goshen Eagles.

    Friday Night Football

    Pike County @ CHHA | Week 0

    Pike County @ Charles Henderson | 2023 Week 0

    Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 10:33 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    What a time to be in Pike County! One of the best rivals in the state of Alabama helps us celebrate the start of Friday night football.

    Friday Night Football

    Kinston @ Samson | Week 0

    Kinston @ Samson | 2023 Week 0

    Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
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    By Briana Jones
    A major rival finds its way to Samson, Alabama Friday night.

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