Jasmyn Cornell
Anchor/Reporter
Huntsville, AL
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Jasmyn Cornell co-anchors Weekend Morning newscasts alongside Kellie Miller. You can also see Jasmyn on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday as a reporter on the WAFF 48 Morning News Team.
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The man accused of shooting three people, including two Huntsville police officers, is expected to be in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.
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The Lauderdale County Commission has unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the city of Florence that would expand animal control services in the county.
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Cheryl Jones, Director of Animal Services with the Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services, says she proposed the changes to the existing ordinance on vicious dogs. According to Jones, the law only addresses dogs that attack people.
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The Sheriff’s Office now has a new way to detect drugs and prevent them from coming into its facility. Leaders have added a K9 unit named Tango. He is a 1-year-old German Shepherd, who is certified and trained in narcotics detection.
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Recently, a New York jury found former president Donald Trump liable for sexual abusing and defaming advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996 awarding her $5 million. Just two days later, he appealed this decision in the trial. Some people believe this outcome could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House.
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Citizens and officers with sheriff's offices in North Alabama, including Morgan County, Limestone County, and Huntsville, will gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
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Police are still searching for the driver involved in the incident
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Written by Butch Walker and Huston Cobb, one of the longest-living members of Muscle Shoals, the Black Folktales of the Muscle Shoals: Slavery to Success is a collection of stories from Black people. They both had one mission – to share the history of African Americans in the area.
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Deputies said the subject shot at them from the car during the chase.
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Leaders with the Northwest-Shoals Community College plan to announce building and capital improvement plans and gather feedback from the public Monday
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North Alabama Medical Center offering automated breast ultrasound for women with dense breast tissue
Dr. Tom Norman is using a machine that can help detect cancer in women with dense breast tissue. The machine is called automated breast ultrasound (ABUS), and it’s the only one of its kind in North Alabama.
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Karen Colbert is working to increase understanding of these tragic incidents.
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During the program, community members can hear from the company’s head of security and representatives who oversee operations and construction of the facility. Chris Polaszek says he will comment on the legal, capital raising, and regulatory aspects and wants to clear any misunderstandings of medical cannabis.
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The Alabama Senate will be holding a public hearing on education policy Tuesday. During the hearing, leaders will discuss the Parental Rights in Children’s Education Act (PRICE) Act.
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The organization is providing resources for victims and hosting programs for those who help victims of mass violence. Amy Carol Dominguez, Program Director of Vibrant’s Crisis Emotional Care Team, says part of her organization’s mission is equipping behavioral healthcare providers with the tools to respond.
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Alabama has a shortage of nurses and other employees who take care of patients in its mental hospitals. The workforce shortage is drastically impacting the Alabama Department of Mental Health and its ability to provide services, according to Kim Boswell, Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner.
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Citizens in Madison are scheduled to debate a potential change to local government on Tuesday.
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If an Alabama bill becomes law, municipalities will not be allowed to set speed limits on county owned and maintained roads within their limits.
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“Parents can expect to get educated, informed, and prepared for action in this fentanyl crisis,” said David Battle, Deputy Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free Community. “Our kids are at high risk because they don’t know. With fentanyl, it’s dangerous, it’s deadly, and it’s hidden.”
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According to Tammy Smallwood, Behavior Interventionist of Lauderdale County Schools, many students have sensory processing issues, which include auditory, visual, and/or tactile sensitivity. She says they need specific inputs or outputs to regulate their senses, and these rooms are beneficial.
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“One pill will kill. Fentanyl will kill,” said Valarie Miller. “It could be your mom. It could be your dad. It could be your brother, your sister. I just wish there was more that the community could do to stop this.”
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Huntsville police say they received a shots fired call around 1:47am.
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Earlier this year, Alabama lawmakers reintroduced a divisive concepts bill. If passed, the legislation would ban teaching concepts related to race, religion, sex, and ethnicity in public classrooms. Despite this, one woman is working to share children’s books that celebrate Black culture and shows diverse characters with students while encouraging them to read.
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Historically, Black people have had to wait longer for kidney transplants than other races. According to the National Institutes of Health, African Americans are almost four times as likely as white people to develop kidney failure.
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Jeremy Taylor was able to escape through a window that had been broken open. He is now back in custody.
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Hackers today are getting increasingly creative with their scams, making it difficult for us to log into our accounts and spot suspicious activity. Former Madison County Sheriff Lieutenant Donny Shaw says it’s important to set up two-factor authentication, or 2FA.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Alsana provides treatment, support for people with eating disorders
Every day, eating disorders impact millions of Americans. Eating disorders are treatable psychological conditions that involve serious changes in your normal eating behavior, according to the National Alliance for Eating Disorders.
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Four years ago, a man was killed in his Decatur home. Today, the family of Michael “Dooney” Irvin, Jr. says they are still waiting for justice.
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Providing support to infants with developmental disabilities is the mission of one state program. Alabama Early Intervention System helps parents as their child grows, learns, and participates in everyday life.
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The Lowry House is one of the most unique homes in Alabama. The historical gem sits on Kildare Street in Huntsville and houses Black history.
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The Homicide Survivors Program in Huntsville provides individual grief counseling and monthly support groups for survivors in all counties in North Alabama.
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J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Deatsville received a $150,000 grant from Gov. Kay Ivey to help former inmates get jobs once they’re released from prison. This is the college’s third year receiving the grant.
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The Florence City Council is expected to vote on a sewer extension agreement for the new Lauderdale County Agricultural Event Center.
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Joshua Knighten was arrested and charged with capital murder for a shooting that took place near Falkville Sunday night.
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Eric Balentine was sworn in on Jan. 15th. With almost 26 years of law enforcement experience, he hopes to take the sheriff’s office to new heights. One of his main goals is to expand the department.
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Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population, according to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
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According to Lieutenant James Filley, a firefighter with the Monrovia Volunteer Fire Department, volunteer fire departments have been struggling for about 20 years; however, he says this isn’t an issue for Monrovia.
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Many local adults with developmental disabilities are spending more time in the community and mainstream workplaces. The centers that serve them have been transitioning from facility-based to community-based programs.
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According to Superintendent Jason Barnett, the school is about 50 years old, and it is time for a new school.
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Colbert County Administrator Roger Creekmore says they’ve been needing a new jail for awhile now. The county is currently waiting for preliminary drawings of the building from an architect company in Florence called Lambert Ezell Durham; the commission selected the company last year.
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Christmas is just five days away, and millions of holiday shoppers are heading out to get their last minute gifts. Unfortunately, while this is the season of giving, it can also be a season of taking.
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Brian Smith was arrested Dec. 13 in Huntsville for his alleged role in the capitol insurrection.
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Both math and reading scores decreased across the country; however, the scores in one North Alabama district have gradually increased. According to Jason Davidson, the superintendent of Jackson County schools, the district’s overall score has improved over the years.
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A Hartselle man accused of capital murder has denied killing the victim. Capital murder defendant Zachary Williams told police in a videotaped interrogation that he was innocent during the second day of testimony.
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The bench trial for Rhonda Barksdale is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. in Russellville.
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The family members and friends of a Decatur man killed during an alleged robbery gave an emotional testimony Monday.
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According to police affidavits, the defendants, Zachary Williams, of Hartselle, and Ulysses Wilkerson, of Decatur, kicked in Irvin’s door and shot him 11 times in an effort to steal cash Irvin kept at his house. Both were arrested for his murder in April 2019 and indicted on three counts of capital murder.
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According to Dr. Ben Meadows, an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, while you may see an increase in food costs at grocery stores, it is actually easier this year for some consumers to buy other products, such as clothes and electronics.
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According to Dr. Isabel Scarinci, prevention of cervical cancer is in our hands. She says UAB is developing a plan called “Operation Wipe Out” to eliminate the cancer as a public health problem in Alabama.
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Ayre says Wednesday is going to be the first big opportunity to set off the fireworks for soccer! The event is happening at Mars Music Hall in Huntsville from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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