Whitney Argenbright is a dedicated journalist and a proud graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism. Growing up in south Mississippi, she began her career at WDAM in Hattiesburg, working as a digital and broadcast producer with a focus on investigative journalism.

Her work took her to Albany, Georgia, where she served as a multi-platform content editor, leading special projects that highlighted important community stories. From there, she transitioned into leadership roles in Dothan, Alabama, as assistant news director and later news director, guiding news teams and ensuring impactful storytelling.

Whitney’s commitment to journalism has earned her numerous awards, including recognition for her investigative work, an international award for a civil rights project, and accolades for her contributions to a cold case documentary.

Now, as managing editor of the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center, Whitney is excited to be back at her alma mater, where she fulfills her passion for mentoring young journalists and helping them grow into thoughtful, responsible reporters who are dedicated to serving their communities.