Ashley Garner
Multimedia Journalist
Jackson, MS
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Ashley Garner is a graduate of Pearl High School where she was a member of the award winning Pearl "Pirate" band. In 2001 she moved to the Crescent City to attend Xavier University of Louisiana, where she graduated with a degree in mass communication. While at XU, she worked as an anchor and reporter for the campus news show, "XTV News".
Ashley joined the WLBT news team in 2007 as an Associate Producer. In 2011, she stepped from behind the camera and into the field as a multi-media journalist.
When she is not in the field chasing stories, Ashley loves spending time with loved ones, volunteering, reading, traveling and eating.
Education
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 8:40 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
The Better Business Bureau wants you to be wary of false promises and a sense of urgency that can fool you into paying for something that doesn’t exist.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 10:20 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
The group, which calls the rally a “party for socialism and liberation,” is made up of social justice organizations and concerned citizens.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 6:29 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
MEC Capital Day will feature highlights of legislative accomplishments, messages from key statewide leaders, and a look ahead at what’s to come.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 6:40 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
It’s Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week!
Updated: Jan. 26, 2022 at 6:47 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
The bill is going to the committee on Wednesday, however, several amendments failed to pass during discussions.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 7:35 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says 58,000 rapid antigen tests are now available for use in schools and other congregate settings.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 6:57 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
According to the CDC, the omicron variant has caused a massive spike in numbers across the country.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 at 6:47 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
It begins at noon, and it looks like lawmakers will have their hands full this session.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 6:53 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
You must be fully vaccinated with two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and your last shot taken needs to be at least six months ago. If you are fully vaccinated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, your last shot must have been at least two months ago.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2021 at 6:37 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
The Mississippi State Department of Health has ordered 51,000 doses of vaccine for this age group.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 9:02 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
This increase is intended to put healthy food choices in reach for families that might not have been able to afford fresh fruit and vegetables.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2021 at 7:55 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
The Legislative Black Caucus says the hearing will help to evaluate the legislation that has been crafted in the event of a special session.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2021 at 7:54 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
BBB recommends that donors turn to established and experienced organizations
Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 3:17 PM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
Protestors rallied outside the high court days after justices ruled to overturn Initiative 65, which would have created a medical marijuana program.