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.
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: 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. 11, 2022 at 12:42 PM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff and Ashley Garner
The order will continue until January 23, 2022, unless revoked prior to that time.
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: 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: Oct. 28, 2021 at 9:39 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
The governor has yet to say when he will call a special session to put it into law.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 8:25 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
The fair runs through Sunday, October 17.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 1:34 PM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
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.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 8:22 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
The first round of tournament play will tee off on Thursday.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 8:51 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
Anyone who is able to give blood is being asked to roll up their sleeves.
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 10:58 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
That rally starts at 11 a.m. outside the Supreme Court on High Street.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2021 at 8:35 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
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.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2021 at 8:56 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
Oral arguments begin Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 6:59 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
Today is the last day of the legislative session as state lawmakers are wrapping up their work at the capitol.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 8:25 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
Healthcare workers, Mississippians age 65 and older, and those with pre-existing health conditions who have pre-appointments will receive the vaccine.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 7:18 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
The state’s top doctor is releasing new information Thursday about the coveted COVID-19 vaccine.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 7:25 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner and Justin Dixon
It is unclear at this time if Gov. Tate Reeves will extend the order or let it expire.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 7:31 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner and WLBT.com Staff
Mississippi set a new record for daily COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 10:18 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner and WLBT.com Staff
Early last year, lawmakers voted to retire the flag that bore the Confederate emblem.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 7:08 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner and WLBT.com Staff
The Mississipi State Department of Health will announce on Wednesday the new locations of where the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 8:50 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
Seven days from Miss. legislative session, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann answers questions about what's on the agenda.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 8:19 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
Health leaders in Mississippi are awaiting the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 7:48 AM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff and Ashley Garner
This new executive order will affect all Mississippians, however, only 61 counties will be under a mask mandate.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 7:30 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
Over a million COVID-19 tests have been given in Mississipi, but state health officials are concerned about the recent spike in cases.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 8:36 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner and Justin Dixon
Mississippi’s top health officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, will host a virtual discussion about COVID-19 on Thursday at 12 p.m.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 7:33 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
The governor and state lawmakers disagree over who should decide how money from the federal CARES Act was spent.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 7:46 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
Mississippi’s Department of Education and the superintendent at Corinth High School will be presenting information to lawmakers Monday.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 8:12 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
Mississippians closely watched the race between Senator Hyde-Smith and Espy as it was a rematch between the two candidates.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 at 7:39 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
Dr. Thomas Dobbs will host a virtual town hall meeting online at 2:30 p.m.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 6:35 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
Emergency officials say this drill could be lifesaving.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 6:57 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
The drill is part of a nationwide effort to prepare people for earthquakes.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2020 at 7:04 AM CDT
|By Ashley Garner
Both candidates up for election were invited to speak to Mississippians and answer questions from voters.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 7:36 AM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant and Ashley Garner
Employees at many businesses are required to wear masks, while customers are not.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2020 at 8:01 AM CST
|By Ashley Garner
Storms swept through central Mississippi Wednesday night, damaging homes.
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