Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:00:20 GMT
Throw out all the polls showing Chokwe Lumumba trailing in the Jackson mayor's race, polls don't vote. With just the formality of the general election left it appears that Lumumba pulled of a shockerMore >>
Throw out all the polls showing Chokwe Lumumba trailing in the Jackson mayor's race, polls don't vote. Can we all be honest about this election?More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:31:01 GMT
Is it just me, or do every time I turn around someone is being hailed as a "hero?" Last week Jason Collins, an NBA basketball player, publicly announced he was gay. He was constantly being called a heroMore >>
Is it just me, or do every time I turn around someone is being hailed as a "hero?" Last week Jason Collins, an NBA basketball player, publicly announced he was gay. More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:03:25 GMT
I am in favor of Jackson State University building a domed campus stadium instead of continuing to pour money into Memorial Stadium and the Coliseum, but don't believe there is enough population in theMore >>
I am in favor of Jackson State University building a domed campus stadium instead of continuing to pour money into Memorial Stadium and the Coliseum, but don't believe there is enough population in the Jackson Market to support 50,000 seats. Here are some Your Turn commentsMore >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:00:25 GMT
Jackson State University recently announced plans for a $200 million, 50,000 seat domed campus stadium. JSU has been asking for a campus stadium for years. There are several reasons this actually makesMore >>
Jackson State University recently announced plans for a $200 million, 50,000 seat domed campus stadium. JSU has been asking for a campus stadium for years.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:30:27 GMT
The Boston Marathon is a famous race whose participants show the discipline and determination to run 26.2 miles. The finish line is a place of celebration for those who finish, winning is not near asMore >>
The Boston Marathon is a famous race whose participants show the discipline and determination to run 26.2 miles. More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-04-17 00:30:07 GMT
In an exclusive interview with WLBT Vicksburg Mayoral candidate Linda Fondren opened up about her past. "I was a working girl in a legal brothel over 30 years ago," said Fondren. "It's true, my husbandMore >>
In an exclusive interview with WLBT Vicksburg Mayoral candidate Linda Fondren opened up about her past.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-04-05 17:10:53 GMT
This week's "Your Turn" segment is from a Facebook comment to the decision to relocate the Department of Revenue to the former World Com Building in Clinton. "So what did you say? Your lead said 'My Turn'.More >>
This week's "Your Turn" segment is from a Facebook comment to the decision to relocate the Department of Revenue to the former World Com Building in Clinton.More >>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-04-02 22:00:16 GMT
The Department of Revenue may have a new home soon. The three building finalists were the Landmark Building in downtown Jackson, The former Diversified Technology building in Ridgeland and South Point,More >>
The Department of Revenue may have a new home soon. The Department of Finance and Administration has determined that South Point in Clinton, was the best and most economical choice. More >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-03-28 23:00:19 GMT
WLBT has a long history of airing editorials on the issues we face in Mississippi. Editorials are just opinions. Each week I will share my opinions on issues that are in the news. I can assure you thatMore >>
WLBT has a long history of airing editorials on the issues we face in Mississippi. Editorials are just opinions.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 4:48 PM EST2013-02-27 21:48:52 GMT
Vicksburg Mayor Paul Winfield's reelection campaign hasn't gotten off to a very good start. Last year Mayor Winfield's former chief of staff filed a lawsuit against him and the City of Vicksburg allegingMore >>
Vicksburg Mayor Paul Winfield's reelection campaign hasn't gotten off to a very good start. Last year Mayor Winfield's former chief of staff filed a lawsuit against him and the City of Vicksburg alleging she was sexually harassed by Winfield. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:22:29 GMT
James Hutto interrupted his own capital murder trial Tuesday morning, angry that judge Bill Gowan decided against the admissibility of certain evidence. "None of that matters? F***. I don't give a f***More >>
A capital murder case defendant, known for his abrasive outbursts and odd behavior in court, entered court Friday morning with a limp. James Hutto told Judge Bill Gowan that he needed to be excused for the day because the shackles on his legs had been irritating his skin. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:56:47 GMT
Robert Nikita Shegog, a former Jackson police officer is facing federal bribery charges. Court documents show that Shegog is charged with demanding and accepting bribes valued at more th an $5,000 betweenMore >>
Robert Nikita Shegog, a former Jackson police officer, is facing federal bribery charges. Court documents show that Shegog is charged with demanding and accepting bribes valued at more than $5,000 between December 2009 and September 2010.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:33:13 GMT
A battle of words from the attorneys representing Jackson Police Officer Terrance Crump and Shane Patrick. Crump's attorney Warren Martin says Patrick yelled racial slurs when walking out of the store.More >>
A battle of words from the attorneys representing Jackson Police Officer Terrance Crump and Shane Patrick has sparked after both parties claim they were the victim in a fight at an Edwards gas station. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:45:01 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A baby fights to survive at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition after being hit by an SUV with his mother behind the wheel, according to police. An orange circle marks the pointMore >>
A baby fights to survive at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition after being hit by an SUV with his mother behind the wheel, according to police.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:44:25 GMT
TAMPA, FL (WTSP/CNN) – Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction. Police found 66-year-old James Hopkins living on the property that belonged to someone else. TheyMore >>
Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:10 AM EDT2013-05-24 04:10:35 GMT
After several days of worries that Alabama could be dealing with the outbreak of a potentially new illness, the Alabama Department of Public Health is confident they've solved the mystery.More >>
After several days of worries that Alabama could be dealing with the outbreak of a potentially new illness, the Alabama Department of Public Health is confident they've solved the mystery.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:13:14 GMT
Two elementary school girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by another female student. One incident happening while the two girls were at school. Two mothers are now speaking out about their daughters.More >>
Two Jackson mothers are speaking out after they say their daughters were sexually assaulted by another female student. One of the incidents allegedly happened at school.More >>
A New Jersey company that operates 13 TGI Fridays restaurants accused of secretly replacing premium liquor with low-quality booze says it's shocked at the allegations.More >>
At one bar, a mixture that included rubbing alcohol and caramel coloring was sold as scotch. In another, premium liquor bottles were refilled with water - and apparently not even clean water at that.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:30 GMT
A Jackson Public School district principal has had her license suspended for one year. Dr. Lisa Andrus-Johnson is the principal at Watkins Elementary school.A spokesperson for the Mississippi DepartmentMore >>
A Jackson Public School district principal has had her license suspended for one year. Dr. Lisa Andrus-Johnson is the principal at Watkins Elementary school.More >>
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