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Jackelyn Barnard

Investigative Reporter, Jacksonville, FL

Words I live by: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

The best thing I ever won: An Edward R. Murrow Award.

I still can’t get the hang of: Not obsessing over the little things.

I am most proud of: The series of stories I did on Florida’s Department of Corrections and the changes it brought about in the system.

The world would be a better place, if only: People would put others before themselves.

Something most people don’t know about me: I can’t cook....I can only scramble eggs and I’m not very good at that!

I am guilty of: Buying way too many shoes.

Last major purchase: Louis Vuitton Pochette.

The food I could eat every day: Fried shrimp.

I can’t live without: My Coco Chanel Mademoiselle perfume.

My family: I’m the baby in a family of four girls (my dad had a great time!)

My work: Investigative reporter for First Coast News.

My passion: I love LSU football.

My favorite possession: My dog, Cheyenne.

My hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Geaux Tigers!)

My first job: I was the Dentyne girl. (Yes, it’s true.)

I’m thinking about: How precious family and friends are.