Carrie Provinsal

Digital Content Producer

Carrie Provinsal is a native Texan. In her younger days, she danced with the Dallas Ballet, canned fish in Alaska, studied philosophy in Belgium, and worked for the Big Apple Circus in New York.

Making East Texas her home in 2003, she taught English at Boulter Middle School. Bit by the news bug, she earned her journalism degree from the University of Texas at Tyler.

Carrie’s passion for story-telling led her to join KLTV in 2019 as a digital writer and producer. She lives in Tyler with her two sons, a dog, and two cats. Fun fact: the female cat snores.

Recent Articles by Carrie

SFA reaches settlement with students involved in false-report allegation

The case was tied to an alleged false police report against a fellow student on Sept. 14.

Carrie Provinsal

Published October 15, 2020 at 10:55 AM

Affidavit: 54 pounds of marijuana sniffed out in Gregg County traffic stop

During a traffic stop, a trooper said he detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle.

Carrie Provinsal

Published October 13, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Big Sandy man reported missing dies in Upshur County wreck

A landowner discovered the crash on Thursday and notified emergency personnel.

Carrie Provinsal

Published October 9, 2020 at 11:20 AM

WATCH: Advice from East Texas Crisis Center director if you suspect domestic abuse

The East Texas Crisis Center is prepared to help with a shelter, and a hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for resources and advice. They also have a chat line available on their website.

Carrie Provinsal

Published October 7, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Anheuser-Busch provides more than 6,500 gallons of hand sanitizer for Texas polling locations

The hand sanitizer will be distributed to counties across Texas for use at polling locations during early voting and on Election Day.

Carrie Provinsal

Published October 6, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Suspect confesses to vandalizing, setting fire to several water department sites in Athens area

Sgt. Johnson of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office reports Brandon Blake Neeley, 18, confessed to using a large lighter to set a trash can on fire, causing the interior of the building and electrical components to be burned.

Carrie Provinsal

Published October 6, 2020 at 2:21 PM

Marshall police say suspect admitted to shooting victim

Chandler Givens, 21, of Marshall, was detained and officers entered the apartment to discover a male victim on the floor with multiple gunshot wounds, according to police.

Carrie Provinsal

Published October 6, 2020 at 12:25 PM

According to Texas Department Family and Protective Services, CPS, took custody Sunday and the child is placed with appropriate family members.

Carrie Provinsal

Published October 5, 2020 at 10:56 AM

TEA updates pandemic school funding formula

To be eligible for full funding, school districts must offer in-person instruction to families that desire it.

Carrie Provinsal

Published October 1, 2020 at 2:20 PM

18th annual Tyler Turkey Trot goes virtual

Turkey Trot organizers were denied a permit to host the outdoor event due to the governor’s restrictions.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 30, 2020 at 3:43 PM

Marshall teen pleads guilty in robbery case

Christopher Jr. was sentenced to 10 years deferred adjudication for his involvement in the robbery.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 30, 2020 at 2:36 PM

Latexo ISD closes high school campus until Monday

Superintendent Michael Woodard reports five confirmed COVID-19 cases in the last two days and six affected teachers that must be quarantined for two weeks.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 23, 2020 at 10:06 AM

Tyler County Sheriff’s Office: Ex-spouses' argument ends in fatal shooting

The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office reports finding a deceased man from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and a woman with a gunshot wound to the hand and shoulder.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 22, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Passenger dies in one-vehicle crash in Harrison County

The passenger, Nickolas Joseph Fottenbury, was pronounced at the scene.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 18, 2020 at 9:47 AM

Payne Springs City Hall couple arrested for abuse of office

Two people with ties to Payne Springs City Hall were arrested for abuse of office and forgery.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 18, 2020 at 9:15 AM

State clarifies governor’s order on nursing home visits

Gov. Abbott Thursday expanded visitation options for eligible nursing, assisted living, and intermediate care facilities, home and community-based service providers, and inpatient hospice, effective Thursday, Sept. 24.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 17, 2020 at 4:28 PM

SWAT unit responds to gunshots at Longview motel, 1 arrested

Jerome Todd Waits, 52, was charged with deadly conduct.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 16, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Man cleaning up hurricane debris in Newton County electrocuted

A man was killed by an electrical charge that traveled from an arc of an electrical line a few feet away.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 16, 2020 at 9:56 AM

Attorney pleads guilty to smuggling meth into Cass County jail

Bryan Lee Simmons entered the Cass County Jail under the guise of meeting with a client with methamphetamine hidden on his body.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 15, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Authorities seek help in Tyler convenience store armed robbery

According to authorities, the suspect entered the store and pointed a black semi-automatic pistol at the clerk

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 14, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Lufkin police release surveillance of fishing gear theft at Walmart

The video shows the suspect arriving in an older, white, police-style Tahoe in the Walmart parking lot.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 14, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Henderson High School classes move online for 2 weeks due to virus

Henderson High School campus moves all classes online

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 11, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Firefighters, trucks deployed from Texas to combat California wildfires

Approximately 190 firefighters, 50 fire trucks, and 10 command vehicles from 56 fire departments will be deployed to California.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 11, 2020 at 11:34 AM

The pedestrian was identified as Donnie Louise Johnson, 53, of Tyler.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 11, 2020 at 9:08 AM

Gov. Abbott calls for statewide moment of silence to honor victims of 9/11

The governor ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 10, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Federal grant funds Permian Basin project on I-20

The continued increase in energy activity is creating significant damage to roads from water, sand, equipment, and big trucks, creating a safety issue for all drivers in those areas.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 10, 2020 at 2:36 PM

Former Lindale coach accused of relationship with student indicted

The 241st Judicial District Court grand jury voted to indict Blake Maddow, 24. His bond has been raised to $100,000, it was originally set at $20,000.

Carrie Provinsal

Published September 10, 2020 at 10:56 AM

National Finals Rodeo back in the Texas saddle

A Major Events Reimbursement Program fund of $7.1 million has been established, based on the projected economic impact resulting from increased tax revenue and spending associated with the event.