Ashley is a Reporter at WAAY 31

Title: Ashley is a Reporter at WAAY 31

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I was born and raised in Arlington, Texas before moving to the Valley of the Sun to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. I graduated Cum Laude in May 2019. During my time at Cronkite, I got the chance to be a multimedia journalist for the student run Cronkite News newscast that aired on Arizona PBS. I was also the Monday weather anchor.

Some of my favorite memories as a SunDevil were being involved in many organizations around campus such as the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

In my spare time I like to hangout with friends, watch reality tv and try out new recipes from Pinterest!
I am excited to get to know the Huntsville community and be able to tell your stories!

Alabama Superintendent: Coronavirus can impact schools for next 2-3 years

State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey says the state is helping local districts in any way they can

Huntsville restaurants prepared to enforce new masking order

Local restaurants told WAAY 31 they knew the order was coming before it was passed

Trash Pandas hosting back to back Fourth Of July Events with added safety precautions

Masks aren't required but encouraged

Fourth of July at Midcity event placing safety as top priority for guests

The event kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m.

Huntsville pediatrician says school start dates should wait until October

Dr. Joann Johnson says the recent spike in cases is concerning less than 6 weeks before classes resume

Pediatrics group urges children to return to in-person classes in fall

The American Academy of Pediatrics say the way children could be affected physically and mentally if they don't return to school outweighs the risk of the virus.

Madison City Schools planning to release re-opening frame work next week

The Madison City Schools task force met Tuesday to discuss questions and concerns with re-opening

Groups protest talk of mandatory mask-wearing ordinance in Decatur

One of the groups who took part in it was the Morgan County Republicans. They told WAAY 31 they believe the proposed mask ordinance is impeding on individuals' rights!

Decatur businesses hope possible mask ordinance doesn't cost them customers

The ordinance would require people to wear masks in restaurants, but they can take them off when they eat or drink.

Alabama coronavirus exposure notification app to be released in July, early August

The app will alert you if you've been near someone who tested positive for coronavirus.

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