Ashley Garner
News Anchor/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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It’s Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week!
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The bill is going to the committee on Wednesday, however, several amendments failed to pass during discussions.
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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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The order will continue until January 23, 2022, unless revoked prior to that time.
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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 Salvation Army Christmas Red Kettle program raises funds for programs and services that help families and individuals in need throughout the year.
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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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The governor has yet to say when he will call a special session to put it into law.
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It’s a statewide tornado drill at 9:15 a.m. that’s a part of Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
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Firefighters say a single chirp from your Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be replaced.
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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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During the 2020 Labor Day Travel Enforcement Period, MHP said it investigated 121 crashes, including seven fatalities, and made 184 DUI arrests.
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Birth certificates will be available the same day for $17; each additional certified copy is $6.
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BBB recommends that donors turn to established and experienced organizations
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That rally starts at 11 a.m. outside the Supreme Court on High Street.
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Pfizer is the only coronavirus vaccine approved by the FDA for people this young.
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Oral arguments begin Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
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Today is the last day of the legislative session as state lawmakers are wrapping up their work at the capitol.
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A criminal-justice reform bill has cleared a significant hurdle at the State Capitol and is now one step closer to becoming law.
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The Mississippi State Department of Health announced this change on Thursday.
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The chief aim is to educate and provide accurate information about vaccinations.
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Healthcare workers, Mississippians age 65 and older, and those with pre-existing health conditions who have pre-appointments will receive the vaccine.
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The state’s top doctor is releasing new information Thursday about the coveted COVID-19 vaccine.
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It is unclear at this time if Gov. Tate Reeves will extend the order or let it expire.
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Mississippi set a new record for daily COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Early last year, lawmakers voted to retire the flag that bore the Confederate emblem.
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Seven days from Miss. legislative session, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann answers questions about what's on the agenda.
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This season, USPS says more people than ever are connecting to family and friends by sending holiday cards and gifts. Due to the unprecedented volume, impacts from COVID-19, and potential weather events, the earlier you send, the better.
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Health leaders in Mississippi are awaiting the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
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This new executive order will affect all Mississippians, however, only 61 counties will be under a mask mandate.
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We’ve always known that donating blood helps save lives, but if you’re a COVID-19 survivor, your blood could help treat a Coronavirus patient.
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Over a million COVID-19 tests have been given in Mississipi, but state health officials are concerned about the recent spike in cases.
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Mississippi’s top health officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, will host a virtual discussion about COVID-19 on Thursday at 12 p.m.
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Health officials are still encouraging people to social distance, wear a mask, and wash your hands to slow the spread of the virus.
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The governor and state lawmakers disagree over who should decide how money from the federal CARES Act was spent.
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Mississippi’s Department of Education and the superintendent at Corinth High School will be presenting information to lawmakers Monday.
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Mississippians closely watched the race between Senator Hyde-Smith and Espy as it was a rematch between the two candidates.
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The deadline to get absentee ballots in the mail is November 3 in Mississippi.
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Dr. Thomas Dobbs will host a virtual town hall meeting online at 2:30 p.m.
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Emergency officials say this drill could be lifesaving.
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The drill is part of a nationwide effort to prepare people for earthquakes.
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Gov. Reeves’ daily brief on COVID-19 will be held today at 2:30 p.m.
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Both candidates up for election were invited to speak to Mississippians and answer questions from voters.
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This Saturday, August 22, is the big day when the Jackson Zoo will reopen to the public.
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Employees at many businesses are required to wear masks, while customers are not.
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Storms swept through central Mississippi Wednesday night, damaging homes.
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It’s Cyber Monday, one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.
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