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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MEC Capital Day will feature highlights of legislative accomplishments, messages from key statewide leaders, and a look ahead at what’s to come.
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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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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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The governor has yet to say when he will call a special session to put it into law.
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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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The first round of tournament play will tee off on Thursday.
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Anyone who is able to give blood is being asked to roll up their sleeves.
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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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About 250-300 donors are needed each day to keep the supply up but there are less than 200 donations daily, Mississippi Blood Services says.
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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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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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The Mississipi State Department of Health will announce on Wednesday the new locations of where the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered.
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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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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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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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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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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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Both candidates up for election were invited to speak to Mississippians and answer questions from voters.
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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.