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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:58:13 GMT
The votes are in, and preliminary results show Chokwe Lumumba has come out on top in the Democratic Party Runoff Election against Jonathan Lee. With 100% of precincts reporting, Lumumba claims the electionMore >>
The votes are in and preliminary results show Chokwe Lumumba has come out on top in the Democratic Party Runoff Election against Jonathan Lee.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:34 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:34:41 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 were mixed with living animals in small, dark, filthy enclosures.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:21:59 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 >>
James Hutto, accused of capital murder in the beating death of 81-year-old Ethel Winstead Simpson of Clinton, expressed anger over certain evidence in court Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:15:12 GMT
The two men battling for the chance to become Jackson's next mayor campaigned into the night as voters prepared to go to the polls for Tuesday's democratic primary runoff. On the WLBT 6pm report, we talkedMore >>
The two leading men battling for the chance to become Jackson's next mayor campaigned into the night as voters prepared to go to the polls for Tuesday's Democratic Primary runoff.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:48:55 GMT
The storm system from Oklahoma is moving eastward Tuesday night. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Humphreys, Attala and Holmes counties until 10 p.m. Tuesday. The brunt of the action will stay northMore >>
The storm system from Oklahoma is moving eastward Tuesday night. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Humphreys, Attala and Holmes counties until 10 p.m. Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:35:19 GMT
The Mississippi Tea Party carried a nationwide protest of the IRS to the streets of downtown Jackson at high noon. The issue, IRS security of conservative groups like the tea party. We found some 20-25More >>
The Mississippi Tea Party carried a nationwide protest of the IRS to the streets of downtown Jackson at high noon. The issue is IRS security of conservative groups like the Tea Party. 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 >>
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:35 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:35:44 GMT
Linda Gale Reed is accused of stealing over $20,000 from her employer in Copiah County, Moore Fabrication. That's what led investigators to change her status from missing to wanted during their 2012 searchMore >>
Linda Gale Reed is accused of stealing over $20,000 from her employer in Copiah County, Moore Fabrication. That's what led investigators to change her status from "missing" to "wanted" during their 2012 search following her disappearance.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:41:07 GMT
The Jackson Police Department is searching for two men who robbed a cell phone store Monday night. Shortly before 7 p.m., two male suspects entered the T-Mobile store at 4924 I-55 north. They robbedMore >>
The Jackson Police Department is searching for two men who robbed a cell phone store Monday night.More >>
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