Ashley Garner

News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist

Jackson, MS

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

Xavier University of Louisiana, Mass Communication

Weather

MEMA offers 10 safety tips amid threat of flooding

Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 8:32 AM CDT

By Ashley Garner

State emergency leaders are also keeping a close eye on the weather Wednesday, as heavy rains are expected to produce as much as six inches of rain in some areas.

News

BBB shares travel scams, tips ahead of Memorial Day

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.

Politics

‘Take to the streets’: Miss. activists to protest Supreme Court plan to overturn Roe v. Wade

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.

State

Mississippi Economic Council hosts MEC Day Thursday

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.

State

Statewide tornado drill sirens to sound 9:15 a.m. Wed.

Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 6:40 AM CST

By Ashley Garner

It’s Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week!

State

Final vote expected on Mississippi Medical Marijuana Bill

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.

Health

58,000 rapid COVID-19 tests now available, Dobbs says

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.

Health

State health leaders weigh in on COVID-19 surge in Mississippi

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.

Politics

Mississippi lawmakers return for new legislative session

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.

State

Mississippi Department of Health expands booster eligibility

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.

State