Alyssa Newton is an award-winning multimedia journalist with a background in television, radio and print. She’s originally from Dothan, Alabama and has a journalism degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Her passion lies in storytelling, news, sports and a strong espresso.
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Coronavirus
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Coronavirus
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Crime
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Jackson County
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Local
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Crime
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Coronavirus
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Harrison County
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Local
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Crime
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