Arriell Drayton, Multimedia Journalist
Arriell Drayton stands as a proud alumnus of the best HBCU in the land, Florida A&M University.
Her Rattler pride is so contagious that she literally bleeds her citrus orange and agricultural green (GOOOO RATTLERS!).
During spring of 2023, she graduated from FAMU where she received her master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
While in college, she served as a Multimedia Journalist and live shot reporter for her school’s award-winning news station, FAMU20.
Being dedicated in and outside of the newsroom, during her time in college she also became an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
In addition, she also served a two-term internship in college with WJXT Channel 4, giving her the opportunity to tell stories in her very own community where she grew up before graduating.
She prides herself in her most memorable weather coverage and cold case stories.
Drayton is super excited to be a part of the South Bend community where she prides herself in meeting new people and investing in telling stories that will uplift and impact the community!
Don’t let her fool you, she is definitely a jack of all trades. Over the past few years, she has discovered many hidden talents such as doing hair, make-up, modeling and content creating.
When Arriell is not reporting, you can catch her shopping, whipping up some good southern food, traveling internationally, discovering tasty restaurants, and always in front of a camera!
Arriell is very outgoing and loves to meet new people, so don't be shy! You can say Hi ?If you have a story idea, you can email her at [email protected] or connect with her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Articles by Arriell Drayton
- CATCH HISTORY: ISP prepares for gameday crowd in South Bend
- Winding Brook Park displays festive lights for a great cause
- Honor Credit Union collaborates with Toys for Tots to spread holiday cheer
- Practicing fire safety this holiday season
- Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church presents “Chess for Change“
- Carter’s Christmas Wonderland brings holiday spirit to the neighborhood
- VFW Post 360 helps military heroes during the holidays
- Apex climbing gym looking for volunteers and sponsors for USA youth climbing qualifier
- Loveway hosting a volunteer interest session to help kids with disabilities
- Local splash artist uplifts the community while helping local businesses
- St. Joseph residents kick off Thanksgiving with the first annual turkey trot
- South Bend International Airport prepares for busy holiday travel week
- The Elkhart Salvation Army needs volunteers and donations for families in need this holiday season
- South Bend Santa's Elficers application deadline approaching
- Humane Society of Elkhart County waives fees to accept donation for Toys for Tots
- Empowering students to explore careers before graduation
- Michigan Works! highlight local employer apprenticeship programs
- MLK III connects Benton Harbor and St. Joseph communities to honor his father's legacy
- ISP and local insurance providers encourage drivers to stay alert during peak deer season
- Rebuilding Together extends deadline for free home repairs
- Saint Joseph Health System and Berrien County Health Department offer vaccinations ahead of holiday season
- Apex Climbing Gym hosts clothing swap party on 'World Kindness Day'
- 'Build Them Up' program continues to uplift at-risk youth
- Funding for new pavilion with bathrooms at Hickory Creek Park continues
- Michigan Works! reopens facility for jobseekers in the community
- Waste Management named new trash pickup service for Mishawaka
- The presidential and senate race odds are razor thin in the battleground state of Michigan
- Berrien and Cass County early voters set the tone for election day
- Niles and Royalton Township add marijuana proposal to the ballot
- Bowen Health helps prepare the community for daylight saving
- Safety tips and times for Halloween in Michiana
- Unity Gardens plans to keep the community involved during the winter months
- Flowers Early Learning battles for childcare needs
- Drug overdoses continue to decrease across Michiana
- Meals on Wheels gives back to senior in need of service
- Lakeshore High School kicks off pilot program helping students graduate virtually
- Saint Joseph Health System implements virtual nursing during hospital visits
- Delphi murder case continues Monday in Carroll County
- Penn High School boys' tennis team heads to state for first time in 16 years
- Portage Township provides assistance for families during the holiday season
- SBCS new code of conduct to go into full effect following fall break
- Local health provider helping community stay caught up on health screenings
- Everwise Credit Union turns day off into 'Day of Giving'
- Oaktober Fest uses fun to fundraise for local schools
- Viewrail hosts 'Stuff-A-Truck' for those affected by Hurricane Helene
- IUSB discusses what our community should know about human trafficking
- The YWCA alongside the City of Mishawaka and South Bend declares October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- 19-year-old Elkhart woman falls victim to a hit and run
- Port strike forces South Bend residents to prepare
- The Bremen Theatre owners looking to sell the historic gem
- New CNA program at Chandler Education Center
- Four Flag Apple Festival kicks off today
- Homes for Heroes giving back to community members impacting Michiana
- Local cyclist donates to 'Santa's Elficers'
- The famous 7-foot apple pie takes over Apple Festival
- Gas drops 17 cents across the bend