EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 24 MIN
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
from WTJX NEWSFEED · host wtjxnewsfeed
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A new initiative led by Senator Avery Lewis and Wendy’s will reward Virgin Islands honor roll students from kindergarten to fifth grade with free meals, reviving a program designed to encourage academic excellence. Federal prosecutors are asking the court to admit witness testimony in the case against Pastor Lawrence Turnbull, arguing it helps establish intent and a pattern of conduct tied to charges involving the alleged transportation and abuse of a minor. We speak with Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett who warns that a newly passed U.S. House Farm Bill could significantly reduce SNAP benefits, impacting thousands of Virgin Islands residents and vulnerable populations. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Senator Avery Lewis and Wendy’s General Manager Paul Lockhart Source: WTJX/Roshan Sookram
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A new initiative led by Senator Avery Lewis and Wendy’s will reward Virgin Islands honor roll students from kindergarten to fifth grade with free meals, reviving a program designed to encourage academic excellence. Federal prosecutors are asking the court to admit witness testimony in the case against Pastor Lawrence Turnbull, arguing it helps establish intent and a pattern of conduct tied to charges involving the alleged transportation and abuse of a minor. We speak with Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett who warns that a newly passed U.S. House Farm Bill could significantly reduce SNAP benefits, impacting thousands of Virgin Islands residents and vulnerable populations. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Senator Avery Lewis and Wendy’s General Manager Paul Lockhart Source: WTJX/Roshan Sookram
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