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@KSDKnews reporter. Cancer survivor. Floridian in the Midwest. Peruvian. Won several awards, but I’m most proud of my cat. Pizza brings me the biggest smile.

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@JustinaCoronel
Justina Coronel
5 years
EXCLUSIVE: A disturbing discovery in south St. Louis. Police are investigating the death of a baby. But tonight, we get more details from a man who found the baby wrapped in a pink blanket in his mom's freezer. Catch the full story at 6 on @ksdknews .
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JUST IN: Former Sweetie Pie’s star Tim Norman has been sentenced to life in federal prison. The judge said it was a “cold blooded premeditated planned execution” of his nephew.
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BABY IN FREEZER: Adam Smith believes that his older sister has been in that freezer for decades. I just spoke to him today and he is beyond overwhelmed, by all this attention. Police say this is still an active investigation and no updates, as of yet. @ksdknews
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2 years
@MarkWoodleyTV "The outdoors currently is.. not heated" 😅
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@JustinaCoronel
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6 years
Tia coming out of the limo on the first night now that Colton is #TheBachelor
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@JustinaCoronel
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5 years
When Peter says he’s falling in love with Madison #TheBachelor
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3 months
Newsrooms this week:
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6 years
My new favorite girl is the one who said, “that’s the sound of da police” 😂 #TheBachelor
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4 years
Me watching #RHONY tonight. This is the content I didn’t know I needed. @Andy this season is ICONIC.
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4 years
Me hearing @DorindaMedley leaving #RHONY :
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@JustinaCoronel
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JAYLON MCKENZIE: I spoke to Jaylon’s mom, @sukeena5 , who says that someone on behalf of @EzekielElliott reached out to pay for her son’s funeral costs. That’s so incredible, since Jaylon used to watch Ezekiel to improve his own skills. @ksdknews
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2 years
VERDICT: A verdict is in by the jury for Tim Norman. He is guilty of all charges. • Conspiracy to murder-for-hire: GUILTY • Conspiracy to murder for hire resulting in death: GUILTY • Conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud: GUILTY
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4 years
DAVID DORN VISITATION: All day, the line has been out the door since Dorn’s visitation started. A close friend of Dorn, who worked by his side tells me, “He was a brother to me. St. Louis has lost one of its finest.” @ksdknews
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@JustinaCoronel
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2 years
"Greed brought this, he wanted power and wealth." The mother of Andre Montgomery Jr. said these words in her victim impact statement, talking about Tim Norman. Below, we have reaction from mom and the first moment the family walked out of the courthouse.
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5 years
My face when it’s only Monday #TheBachelor
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@JustinaCoronel
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3 years
6 years ago, my boyfriend passed away in an accident we were in. The trauma, grief, + PTSD was too much. Suicidal thoughts buried me for a long time. After seeking help over time, I’m in a different place today. Please know there are resources available. #SuicidePrevention
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@JustinaCoronel
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3 years
"He had no heartbeat, he didn’t have a pulse." Nearly four weeks ago, @SLMPD Officer Colin Ledbetter was shot in the line of duty and almost died. However, he has made a miraculous return. Today, he leaves the rehab facility and he's going home. 🎥: @DavidMueth
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4 years
DAVID DORN: The line is down the street, as the public visitation for Dorn just began. Among the crowd, Mayor @LydaKrewson and @SLMPD Chief Hayden, as they pay their respects. Tons of law enforcement officers are here, as well. @ksdknews
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2 months
After 34 years in prison, Christopher Dunn is now a free man after his conviction was overturned. This is the first moment hugging his mom. Dunn told the crowd, “We did it.”
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@JustinaCoronel
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3 years
Some personal news! I’m officially staying in St. Louis and with @ksdknews for another 3️⃣ more years. I’ve been here for the last 3 and it’s become home. Thank you #STL for being the best and I am ready to continue telling more stories - hopefully ones that make a difference! ✨
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@JustinaCoronel
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4 years
RIGHT NOW: A peaceful protest organized by high school students is underway in O’Fallon, MO. There are several hundreds. @OFallonPolice are providing a safe way for protestors. Some officers are walking with them. @ksdknews
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5 years
"I'm just glad I could help." Today, Jaylon McKenzie's family personally thanked @EzekielElliott for paying Jaylon's funeral costs. Thank you @sukeena5 and @jackgunn22 for having me there. It was a powerful moment. Make sure to tune in @ksdknews at 10 for this amazing encounter.
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5 years
Me watching this episode of #theBachelorette :
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5 years
BALLPARK VILLAGE: The energy in here is insane! @StLouisBlues score and fans are going wild! @ksdknews
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@JustinaCoronel
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2 months
INBOX: A virtual news conference will take place at 1PM today. Today, the Missouri Secretary of State certified the initiative to end Missouri’s abortion ban will appear on the November ballot as Amendment 3.
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2 years
RIGHT NOW: 13 clergy members filed a lawsuit today challenging Missouri’s abortion bans/restrictions saying it’s unconstitutional, violates the separation of church and state. @americansunited , @nwlc , and law firm Arnold & Porter represent these members from 6 faith traditions.
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5 years
LINCOLN CO. LEVEE BREACHED: This video is courtesy of Winfield Poilce Department. If you live in the area protected by the Pink Oak Levee, the time to evacuate is now. @ksdknews
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2 years
Look at this smile. She deserved so much more. 💔
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5 years
Me this morning knowing I just watched a whole season of #TheBachelor for nothing.
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5 years
CUP TRACKER: Right now, the #StanleyCup is at @AnheuserBusch for a private event with the #STLBlues ! @stlcuptracker @ksdknews
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@JustinaCoronel
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2 years
"We expect to be sued." This is the response from @tishaura on BB 61. This bill, introduced by @AnnieRiceStL , would use money for a Reproductive Equity Fund. These grants will not be used to fund abortion procedures. Money would go to logistical support, such as transportation.
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2 years
This is something we've been continuing to dig and trying to find more answers. Today, @HawleyMO puts pressure on the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Parents at Jana Elementary have been getting the runaround for months. Enough talk. We need answers
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3 years
JUST IN: @saintlouismayor and @DrSamPage issued a joint statement welcoming #Afghan citizens to the St. Louis region. In the statement it says, they are ready to welcome atleast 1,000 Afghan citizens through the Special Immigrant Visa program. @ksdknews
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@JustinaCoronel
Justina Coronel
2 years
Here are free #STL resources: • Behavioral Health Response @BHR_STL : 314-469-6644 or 314-819-8802 (youth helpline) • Compass Health Network: 888-237-4567 • @SafeConnections : 314-531-2003 • @ASTLComics posted this as a way to help:
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Justina Coronel
5 years
If you weren’t able to catch the full story last night, here’s the link to it:
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2 years
MORE REACTION: Tim Norman is known for the show "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" and today, he was found guilty for murder-for-hire against his nephew, Andre Montgomery Jr. After the verdict, we spoke to Montgomery's family. Prosecutors say, Norman was motivated by greed.
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2 years
HAPPENING NOW: St. Louis Mayor @tishaura along with Congresswoman @CoriBush and religious leaders are holding a news conference reacting to #RoeVsWade overturn. Mayor Jones says she supports BB 61, which would take ARPA funds to help women access abortions outside of MO.
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3 years
My reaction to the #BachelorInParadise preview:
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3 years
Me when I made back home to St. Louis from Wentzville in one piece:
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@JustinaCoronel
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5 years
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM: 26-year-old Caleb Rios has been missing since Oct. 1, after driving away from his parents' home on Rembrandt Drive in O'Fallon, MO. Caleb's an Army veteran, who's in the Reserve. His family noticed some red flags and needs help. Learn more at 6 on @ksdknews .
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4 years
Yosef on #TheBachelorette : “You’re crazy if you think...” Me:
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There aren’t enough words to express the sadness in #STL today and the days to come. Violence has and continues to rip families apart. Our children deserve better. The trauma inflicted today is pain no one should go through. We need change. I hope these resources can help:
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After hearing rumors of Armory shutting down, we went there and I spoke with the kitchen manager. He tells me today is their last day and they are closing. He tells me he’s been there since the opening Dec. 2022. He’s been in talks with Puttshack nearby for a job. @ksdknews
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4 years
I know people are angry right now, but to the men who approached my photographer and I seconds before our live shot with their AK-47 and verbally attacked us, please just let us do our job.
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4 years
Me watching thinking that the audience was really there #Emmys
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Me: I’m so excited to go home and be in warm weather tomorrow! My mom: It’s going to be cold, it’s 55 degrees. #FloridaWinter Me: *Ends call*
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6 years
This is literally how I look like when I wake up #TheBachelorette
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5 years
“Don’t give up!” Jaylon McKenzie played in a preseason tournament last year & won MVP. Now the trophy at every age level is named after him. Jaylon’s dad @jackgunn22 presented the award to the newest MVP. This speech is all the motivation I needed. Thank you for the message.
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5 years
Me after the #ThisIsUs episode:
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Justina Coronel
3 years
I never thought I’d salsa on live TV, but yet, here we are 💃🏽
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3 years
I AM UNWELL RIGHT NOW #TheBachelorette
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4 years
ARM IN ARM: Here you can see @OFallonPolice Chief and another officer walking arm in arm with the teens in front. The organizer, who just graduated from @FZSchools says, he wants their voices heard, but will do it in a peaceful manner. @ksdknews
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2 months
I am forever grateful for St. Louis because it led me to my fiancé. Today marks our three year anniversary. 🤍 📸: Ashley Marlenis Photography
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@JustinaCoronel
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4 years
Rise and shine, I’m 29! 🎉
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5 years
TROOPER HOPKINS: Ashley started making shirts to help her friend Whitney, after her husband, Trooper Hopkins, was killed in the line of duty. Little did she know, she would sell over 4,000 shirts and 5,000 blue light bulbs. Today, she gave Whitney a check for $100,000! @ksdknews
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6 years
No, this isn’t a barbershop💈this is Wicomico Middle! ✂️ After seeing a need, the school is offering FREE haircuts. They’ve already seen behavioral issues decrease. Plus, it’s helping students’ self-esteem. More details on this cutting edge idea on the @47abc Newshour!
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4 years
Ed: l don’t want to name drop” Also Ed: “Chasen” #TheBachelorette
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2 years
Here are more details to Tim Norman’s sentencing. It includes victim impact statements, pre-sentencing documents, and what led up to today:
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4 years
RIGHT NOW: Hundreds of protestors are marching in St. Charles for the #SayHerName rally for #BreonnaTaylor . The Kentucky EMT was shot and killed by Louisville police during a raid in March. She would have turned 27 yesterday. @ksdknews
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5 years
I WAITED ALL THIS TIME FOR BARB TO CRY OVER HANNAH ANN?! #TheBachelor
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1 year
It’s been an incredible weekend 🥹 I’m beyond excited to be the future Mrs. Rhines!!! 💍🥂
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3 years
The faces of people who can’t feel their toes. 👋🏼 #stlwx
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@JustinaCoronel
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5 years
Some blue fountains in Maplewood for #STLBlues !
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4 years
Me looking at the fly in the @VP ’s hair during #VPDebate2020
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4 years
Me: “I love the Midwest!” Also me:
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5 years
When Peter tells Victoria there isn’t anything she needs to work on #TheBachelor
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When Peter says “I don’t know if I see you as my wife” #TheBachelor
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Justina Coronel
4 years
Cheers to one year in St. Louis! 🥂 As a girl who loves beer, good food, and sports, I was told I moved to the right place. I would say we are the perfect match STL. Thank you for making me feel right at home!
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5 years
CHROMEBOOK PICK UP: Until 6, parents for @rockwoodschools and @ParkwaySchools can pick up a Chromebook and charger. It’ll be a way for students to continue learning, as schools are out for #COVID19 . 💻 Both districts are doing it through a drive-thru process. @ksdknews
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4 years
Me: I can handle a lot Also me when the slightest inconvenience occurs:
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4 years
RIGHT NOW: Protestors are marching on Lindbergh in Creve Coeur. The co-organizer says it’s important to have a protest in her neighborhood. She says she was motivated to do this, after her neighbor said, “Keep those #BlackLivesMatter protests in Ferguson.”
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5 years
BLUES WEDDING: Dedicated @StLouisBlues couple has their entire wedding based on their favorite team. They brought the saying, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" to life. More tonight at 10 on @ksdknews !
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5 years
When producers get Chase Rice to do a surprise concert after they learn Victoria dated him #TheBachelor
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JAYLON MCKENZIE: After this terrible loss of this rising 14-year-old football star, what’s the message for our younger generation following this tragedy? Today, I sit down with Flyers Coach @DarrenSunkett on what he believes needs to be done. @ksdknews
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5 years
THE HILL 🇮🇹: Piazza Imo is finally opening its gates! A piazza is essentially a square where people can hang out. It’s centrally located in this Italian neighborhood and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Restaurants are also excited for the influx of guests for business. @ksdknews
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2 years
Hands down one of the best spots in St. Louis: @BalkanTreatBox 😋
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5 years
5 months ago, I moved to STL not knowing a single soul. Putting my faith in God, I knew He would lead me to the right place. It’s through the people I’ve met, in that short time, that shows me, that He did. Shout out to my girls for making me feel so special for my birthday! 🌟
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5 years
The face you make when your 15 years cancer FREE! Let’s pop the champagne and celebrate! 🥂 {📷: the incredible @maclaincnaumann }
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JAYLON MCKENZIE: The Jaylon “6” McKenzie-Rising Star Foundation is officially open! His mom, @sukeena5 , says they plan to help the Metro East youth. Donations will give children opportunities to be successful through mentoring, tutoring, camps, and scholarship programs.
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When I was 13, I found out I had thyroid cancer. My mom noticed a lump moving up and down. Soon after, it was removed. Now, I’m 15+ years cancer free. With January being #ThyroidAwarenessMonth , please do a thyroid neck check. It could be a life saver!
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JAYLON MCKENZIE: Jaylon’s mom @sukeena5 says they are currently outside of the Madison Co. Court House demanding answers. She says they will keep going back until an arrest is made. Jaylon, a rising football star, was just 14-years-old when he was shot and killed. @ksdknews
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Justina Coronel
2 years
Yesterday marked 3 years at @ksdknews . Almost every day I go from behind the camera to in front of it. I’m always happy to share stories from shooting and editing the piece to writing it. I’m ready to share more stories in STL for 3 more years. 🤍
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ONE FINAL WISH: I’ve seen hundreds of cars, of all kinds, for Alec Ingram. The 14-year-old lost his battle to cancer and had one final wish to have his funeral procession filled with sports cars. It’s so powerful to see so many people making his wish come true. @ksdknews
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ONE NATION: After Enterprise’s Watch Party sold out less than an hour yesterday, Busch Stadium is now having their One Nation Watch Party for the @StLouisBlues #Game7 . They are selling 25,000 tickets and right now, they’ve sold 20,000. @ksdknews
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3 years
No, we did not plan this. Yes, we are dorks. 👯‍♀️
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2 years
What a beauty @stlCITYsc ⚽️ We are getting an inside look of what fans can expect when they come here. @ksdknews
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4 years
After 9 months of being away from my mom due to #COVID19 , we finally reunited. I’m so grateful for these beautiful moments back together. 💕
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4 years
MENTAL HEALTH CALLS: In STL, about 700,000 calls come in and about 5,000 will be now handled by @BHR_STL . Dispatchers are trained to see which 911 calls will be given to BHR. From there, a clinician will guide the person in need with a safety plan. 📞
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3 years
Us living through this pandemic:
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4 years
DAVID DORN: Retired @SLMPD Captain and former Moline Acres Police Chief was shot and killed at Lee’s Pawn Shop. @ESOP_STL say he was murdered by looters. Outside, you can see a sign: ‘You killed a black man because “they” killed a black man? Rest In Peace.’ @ksdknews
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2 years
JUST NOW: Family of Andre Montgomery Jr. came back to the federal courthouse to say a prayer and to do a balloon release. @ksdknews
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Justina Coronel
4 years
To my one true love, today is your day 🍕 #HappyNationalPizzaDay
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3 years
This view never gets old!
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@RiverfrontTimes
Riverfront Times
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My name is JD ( @jdavis ) and I’m your new Executive Editor. Here’s why I accepted this position & how I plan to save RFT 🧵 [1/11]
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Justina Coronel
4 years
I haven’t laughed at a situation this hard in awhile... the rain hit right as I was going live. I was drenched head to toe. I guess nothing can rain on our parade for #OpeningDay  ! Also, @mikebushksdk comment afterwards had me giggling.
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Justina Coronel
5 years
Here’s my reaction when @avaehrlichksdk told me I got the job at @ksdknews a year ago! Best. Decision. Ever. (Yes, I wear nightdresses every night and no, you can’t judge me!)
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3 years
We are ready for #OpeningDay ! ⚾️
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Justina Coronel
2 years
We finished the #MantiTeo doc yesterday on @netflix and it’s a must watch! All I want is utter happiness for this man for the rest of his life.
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@JustinaCoronel
Justina Coronel
4 years
Fun fact I've learned about myself, as I've been working in news. I tend to do a little dance after I finish a stand up or looklive. ALWAYS. Why. Am. I. The. Way. I. Am.
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