Experts warn of scams after severe weather, tornadoes in SW Michigan
After severe weather and tornadoes in Southwest Michigan left four people dead and many others working to pick up the pieces, experts want impacted residents to be wary of scams.
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After living in the Deep South for years, Julia Avant is back home as a reporter for CBS News Detroit.
Growing up in Sterling Heights, many knew her as Julia Smith. She grew up as a competitive dancer and attended numerous events in the Italian-American community, all while competing in the Miss America Organization way back in the day as Miss Michigan Teen.
The Michigander hung up her Detroit Lions hat to cheer on the Crimson Tide at The University of Alabama, where she graduated with a degree in news media with a minor in political science. The then college student earned her degree while working at WVUA 23 news.
Smith then turned into Avant when she married her husband, Chandler Avant. The two moved across the state of Alabama, as Julia was the main anchor in Huntsville and then a reporter and anchor in the capital city.
Avant covered thousands of stories, from destructive tornadoes to multiple Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilees, all while earning the trust of the community she lived in and covered.
Avant grew up watching local news. She is excited to tell the stories for her community and grow roots in her dream role.
If you ever see her out on the town or cheering on the Lions with her family, especially her dog Bo, say 'Hi,' and let her know how she can get answers for you!
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