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.
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State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says 58,000 rapid antigen tests are now available for use in schools and other congregate settings.
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According to the CDC, the omicron variant has caused a massive spike in numbers across the country.
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It begins at noon, and it looks like lawmakers will have their hands full this session.
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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.
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The Mississippi State Department of Health has ordered 51,000 doses of vaccine for this age group.
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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.
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The Legislative Black Caucus says the hearing will help to evaluate the legislation that has been crafted in the event of a special session.
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BBB recommends that donors turn to established and experienced organizations
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Protestors rallied outside the high court days after justices ruled to overturn Initiative 65, which would have created a medical marijuana program.