Jobina Fortson

Jobina Fortson joined the WAVE 3 News team in September 2016.

Jobina most recently was a reporter for WMDT in Salisbury, Maryland, where she covered several major stories, including the Baltimore riots following the death of Freddie Gray.

Jobina hails from Stone Mountain, Georgia, a suburban area just outside Atlanta. She loves all things Atlanta, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

A graduate of Howard University, Jobina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism with a minor in political science.

Jobina got her start in journalism writing for her high school newspaper. She has a true passion for storytelling. She’s always looking for new ideas.

Recent Articles by Jobina

‘Parasail Man’ is Shepherdsville’s latest attraction

Kids in nearby parks can be seen shouting “incoming!” whenever they see Brent Coots fly through the sky on his motorized parasail.

Jobina Fortson

Published September 27, 2018 at 4:17 PM

Rare ‘holy water’ draws thousands to Ethiopian Church in KY

People are rinsed in the water, even drink it, and leave cured of all physical ailments, they say.

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Published September 24, 2018 at 10:47 PM

JCPS special needs teacher wins WAVE 3 News makeover

At the start of the school year, WAVE 3 News Sunrise announced a teacher makeover contest.

Jobina Fortson

Published September 24, 2018 at 1:06 PM

Behind West of Ninth, the Instagram account showcasing West Louisville

How one local couple is showcasing the best side of their community.

Jobina Fortson

Published September 10, 2018 at 2:12 PM

Off of work, but working muscles: Hike, Bike and Paddle

People were off work on Monday and working their muscles at Waterfront Park.

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Published September 3, 2018 at 2:30 PM

Study: Air pollution is bad for your brain

A new study has alarming findings on what happens to our minds when we’re surrounded by poor air quality for too long.

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Published September 2, 2018 at 7:51 PM

Verizon Innovative Learning program kicks off at DuBois Academy

Since 2012, Verizon Innovative Learning has committed a total of $400 million to students.

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Published August 17, 2018 at 11:07 AM

W.E.B. Dubois Academy kicks off first school year

157 sixth grade boys make up the academy's inaugural class.

Jobina Fortson

Published August 15, 2018 at 2:09 PM

60 KYANG members get Independence Day homecoming

Dozens of families and friends gathered inside the hangar at the Louisville Air National Guard base to welcome their loved ones home.

Jobina Fortson

Published July 4, 2018 at 8:15 PM

'It should have been done years ago': KY-53 construction moves forward

Shelby County officials revealed a new construction plan on Wednesday morning, but residents who have been waiting for years to see change said they're not holding their breath.

Jobina Fortson

Published June 20, 2018 at 2:47 PM

Parents claim abuse, file lawsuit against JCPS

The Halls claim their 4-year-old daughter was a victim of abuse in the classroom during the 2017-2018 school year.

Jobina Fortson

Published June 19, 2018 at 2:46 PM

Fun camps, programs available for kids this summer

School is out, but kids are still busy. Several summer camps are filling up around the Louisville metro area.

Jobina Fortson

Published June 18, 2018 at 6:23 PM

Vacant home burns frustrating neighbors, first responders

The fire was reported at the intersection of 22nd and Bank Streets around 6:10 a.m. Friday, according to MetroSafe.

Jobina Fortson

Published June 15, 2018 at 8:09 PM

Teacher, students find success through 'hip hop' literacy program

The conversation over widening achievement gaps within some Jefferson County Public School, particularly involving students of color, has been widely discussed. Recent reports have shown that the scores in English and reading below the state average. However, there's a sound of success coming from a class inside one elementary school.

Jobina Fortson

Published June 15, 2018 at 1:39 PM

Baptist Health unveils renovated emergency department

Baptist Health officials said they're getting patients to treatment even quicker now that they've opened their renovated emergency department.

Jobina Fortson

Published June 13, 2018 at 8:46 PM

Fallen officer Jason Ellis honored 5 years after death

Five years ago officer Jason Ellis, a husband and father of two boys, was brutally murdered. He was shot and killed while on duty, but the details surrounding his death remain a mystery.

Jobina Fortson

Published May 25, 2018 at 6:56 PM

Home Depot helps expand Active Heroes Military Retreat

Three hundred volunteers from Home Depot rolled up their sleeves and got to work Wednesday morning.

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Published May 23, 2018 at 1:49 PM

Police: Man attempted to strangle officer, dumped bag of narcotics

A man police said tried to strangle an officer early Sunday is facing a dozen charges in Louisville.

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Published May 21, 2018 at 2:02 PM

BP clerk accused of shooting customer placed on home incarceration

Munye Adan, 33, is facing first degree assault and tampering charges after police said he shot a customer inside the BP gas station located on East Broadway on Saturday night.

Jobina Fortson

Published May 21, 2018 at 1:29 PM

Jurich reaches multi-million dollar settlement with UofL

The settlement was approved during an executive session Friday.

Sarah Jackson and Jobina Fortson

Published May 18, 2018 at 8:22 PM

Hillview detective enters not guilty plea amid indictment

According to the indictment, the charges against John Nissen stem from an interaction with an alleged rape victim in September 2017.

Jobina Fortson

Published May 17, 2018 at 5:24 PM

Ford to resume Super Duty, F-150 production Monday

Ford is excited to have three plants impacted by an enormous factory fire in Michigan back open on Monday.

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Published May 17, 2018 at 1:57 PM

Man arraigned for kidnapping children during theft of car

Louisville Metro police say James Hill, 35, of Louisville, can be seen on store surveillance video from April 30 checking out a white Acura in a parking lot on Newburg Road. In the video, Hill opens the passenger door and then the driver's door before hopping in and taking off.

Jobina Fortson

Published May 16, 2018 at 2:11 PM

WAVE country educators named teacher of the year, elementary teacher of the year

Of the nine semi-finalists for Kentucky's 2019 teacher of the year, three of them were from WAVE country schools.

Jobina Fortson

Published May 15, 2018 at 4:50 PM

Last year, 75 percent of venture capital went to California, New York and Massachusetts. Kentucky got one percent. Case brought his Rise of the Rest road tour to Louisville to give entrepreneurs in WAVE Country a shot.

Jobina Fortson

Published May 11, 2018 at 8:40 PM

Zoom Group has helped others for 30+ years; now needs public's help to continue

Nonprofit Zoom Group has helped disabled adults learn new skills for more than 30 years. Now, the organization is in need of your help.

Jobina Fortson

Published May 10, 2018 at 9:55 PM

Officials announce completion of Urton Lane Bridge

The $1.5 million bridge sits over the train tracks running through southeastern Jefferson County.

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Published May 9, 2018 at 1:13 PM

Husband tried to save wife killed in Elizabethtown house fire

Plouvier said he was working in the back yard of his home for about 15 minutes on Wednesday evening. It wasn't until his son stopped by his home that William noticed smoke was coming from inside, where his handicapped wife, Linda, was sitting in her wheelchair.