Alexis is a news reporter for WAAY 31

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Alexis is from Atlanta, Georgia, but moved to Jackson, Mississippi to pursue a degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Speech Communications. After earning her undergraduate degree, Alexis moved north to Syracuse, New York. She graduated from the Newhouse School of Public Communications with a master’s degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism. While in Syracuse, she worked as a student reporter and interned at WSYR Channel 9.
Alexis says her most memorable experience was interning for a group of stations as a Washington D.C. News Correspondent. She had the chance to cover pressing issues including youth homelessness and the surge of women in politics.
As a self-proclaimed “foodie”, Alexis enjoys exploring the Huntsville restaurant scene with her family and friends.

Decatur residents hopeful for Point Mallard Water Park to reopen in time for summer

A spokesperson for the park told us they're on the positive side of reopening and are working with the team to determine when they'll open.

The show goes on at Sparkman High School Theatre with added coronavirus safety measures

Some of the performers told WAAY 31 the previous clear masks they had were harder to sing in and were hurting their noses.

Alabamians eligible for group 1C coronavirus vaccinations speak up on if they'll get their doses

In Huntsville, the allotment for vaccinations in group 1C is not available yet but could be soon with the Johnson and Johnson emergency use.

Huntsville bar manager hopes Johnson & Johnson vaccine can allow for faster rollout

Johnson and Johnson says they want to deliver 100M doses by the summer.

No-excuse absentee voting bill has support from Montgomery to Huntsville

WAAY 31 spoke with Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill on why this bill is such a big deal for the state.

Huntsville City Council offering school district $1M and free land for new site of central office

The new location is a multi-million dollar redevelopment in the works right now.

Home delivery of alcohol and wine in Alabama one step closer to reality

SB-126 passed unanimously in the Alabama House Judiciary Committee Wednesday afternoon.

Huntsville mortgage company says refinancing home now could save hundreds, and coronavirus is why

The coronavirus pandemic has caused lower than ever interest rates on homes.

Madison City Schools asks for public input on proposed rezoning plan

The district says it needs to rezone due to the opening of a new elementary school and growing enrollment.

Huntsville infectious disease specialist advises on ways to keep safe from coronavirus

Dr. Igrid Roig says everyone needs to stay vigilant

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