As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a growing risk of tick-borne illness and alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy that can cause reactions to red meat.
Morgan Gill
Morgan Gill is a reporter and producer for the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center. Born and raised in Jackson, she is a 2022 graduate of Alcorn State University with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a concentration in broadcast journalism. While at Alcorn State, she held the title of “Miss Mass Communications” and worked for the school newspaper and radio station.
Before joining the Southern Miss staff, Gill worked as a news reporter and weekend anchor at WJTV in Jackson.
