I am a multimedia journalist. I've worked for local NBC and CBS affiliates, documentary companies and contributed video and content for an Emmy Award winning website. I began my career in journalism when I was 19 years old, working as a news production assistant for KELO TV in Sioux Falls, SD. In the past 7 years I worked my way up from running prompter to anchoring the evening news. I spent time with KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, KVLY-TV & KXJB-TV in Fargo, North Dakota. I've reported on tornado stricken towns, state and federal murder trials, and record-breaking snowstorms. I've been to Washington D.C. for special assignments. My work has been featured on the CBS Morning Show and has caught the attention of the Oprah Winfrey Show.
I spend my free time with my husband Robert and 12-year-old Persian cat Snow White. We enjoy almost everything outdoors including beach volleyball, camping, hiking, mountain biking, jet skiing and tubing in the summer and winter. I have the bruises to prove it!
I recently moved to Florida and I look forward to reporting and learning about the community inside and out.
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Politics
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I am a registered Independent and have been since I turned 18. I vote according to issues and candidates' qualifications, beliefs and voting record. Given that, I'm a firm believer of freedom of speech, the right to bear arms and am a strong supporter of the United States Military and Veterans of our country's wars and conflicts.
Religion
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I believe in God and a greater being and purpose, but I do not currently attend church or belong to any religious organizations.
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? Where do you stand on each of these issues?
I'm new to the Gulfport community and look forward to covering local politics, community development and city growth.
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Pulitzer Prize winner, former St. Petersburg Times Reporter and known author Thomas French lured more than 100 people to the Circle of Friends 1st Annual Meeting Thursday night.
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The Gulfport City Council passed an ordinance to require residents to put trash cans 'out of sight or adjacent to a structure.'
Gulfport City Manager Jim O'Reilly explained that the aim is to keep people from leaving couches in their yard.
Donate today to the Gulfport Library for its annual book sale.
Did you miss the Gulfport City Council Candidate Forum Monday night? Don't worry, the entire forum is posted online thanks to the City of Gulfport.
All four Gulfport City Council Candidates discuss smoking ban, Clam Bayou, red light cameras and more at City of Gulfport and League of Women Voters "Meet the Candidates" Forum Monday night.
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All four Gulfport City Council Candidates discuss smoking ban, Clam Bayou, red light cameras and more at City of Gulfport and League of Women Voters "Meet the Candidates" forum Monday night.
All four Gulfport City Council Candidates discuss smoking ban, Clam Bayou, red light cameras and more at City of Gulfport and League of Women Voters "Meet the Candidates" forum Monday night.
Gulfport Police Officer Jon Davis was responding to a call when his car collided with a black Hyundai.
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City Council Candidate Forum for the candidates for Ward 1 and Ward 3 tonight, Get ready for Gulfport's Get Rescued, High of 78 and more in "5 Things to Know Today."
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