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 >>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 3:45 PM EST2013-02-06 20:45:14 GMT
When I was in school I always dreaded "pop quizzes." These unannounced tests were designed to keep students alert and improve performance. WLBT conducted a security "pop quiz" on nine metro area schoolsMore >>
When I was in school I always dreaded "pop quizzes." These unannounced tests were designed to keep students alert and improve performance.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:21:00 GMT
Jackson Police are investigating a homicide in west Jackson Monday after a body was discovered inside a residence on Arbor Vista Boulevard. According to Officer Colendula Green with JPD, officers haveMore >>
Jackson police have released the identity of the man found dead in a west Jackson house Monday morning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:01:07 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
At least 51 have died in a storm the National Weather Service described as large and violent.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:22:22 GMT
NOTE: Photos and videos will be added to this story later in the evening. The Walthall County Sheriffs Department along with The Humane Society of the United States are in the process of raiding a puppyMore >>
Among the dogs, many are dead, and skeletal remains are mixed with living animals in small, dark, filthy enclosures.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:37:07 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
Clinton Police Department's Interim Chief Mike Warren said upon further investigation, it appears a disagreement over a woman may have led to the death of a Jackson man.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:26:49 GMT
Hinds County sheriff's deputies seized five pounds of marijuana and made two arrests as the result of a three-month investigation. Sheriff's office officials say the northeast Jackson investigation isMore >>
Hinds County sheriff's deputies seized five pounds of marijuana and made two arrests as the result of a three-month investigation.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:48:15 GMT
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly locked her four young daughters out of their home for days at a time.A witness told police that the four girls, ages 7, 5, 3 and 1, had been in the same dirtyMore >>
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly locked her four young daughters out of their home for days at a time.More >>
An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department. More >>
An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:58:33 GMT
For Trooper First Class Kervin Stewart, law enforcement, specifically the highway patrol, has always been a passion. "I just enjoy being a trooper. I like the freedom and the ability to interact withMore >>
For Trooper First Class Kervin Stewart, law enforcement, specifically the highway patrol, has always been a passion.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:10:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Arlington High School senior Taylor Flake thought she was making history when her classmates elected her to be the school's first African-American class president. "It's more than just me representingMore >>
Arlington High School senior Taylor Flake thought she was making history when her classmates elected her to be the school's first African-American class president.
So when the school started planning for the commencement, Flake said she was shocked to find out that she was not among those chosen to speak.More >>
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