Our Team - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS

  • Weekday AnchorsWeekday Anchors

  • Morning Anchor
    Brandon Artiles joined WLBT in August 2010 excited to share the desk with Katina Rankin and Paul Williams on the morning show. In addition to anchoring in the morning he enjoys getting out into the community
    Brandon Artiles joined WLBT in August 2010 excited to share the desk with Katina Rankin and Paul Williams on the morning show. In addition to anchoring in the morning he enjoys getting out into the community

  • 6PM, 9PM and 10PM Anchor
    Howard Ballou has been in the broadcast journalism profession for more than 20 years. He has won several awards of excellence in his field, including United Press International's "Best Documentary" category
    In 2007, Ballou was inducted into the Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame having anchored and reported for the top rated six and ten p.m. newscasts since 1984.

  • Noon & 5 p.m. Anchor
    Bert Case graduated from Jackson's Murrah High School in 1957 and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1962. He began broadcasting in radio in 1957 at Ole Miss. Bert also worked in Oxford, Mississippi;
    Bert has covered every major news story in Mississippi since 1965 either as a reporter, anchor, or news director.
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  • Weekend Anchors

  • Weekend Anchor
    Roslyn Anderson is currently weekend anchor and reporter for WLBT. Roslyn has been recognized by the Mississippi Associated Press for her weekend weathercast and feature reporting. Prior to joining the
    Roslyn has been cited by various organizations and groups for her civic and journalistic contributions.

  • Weekend Anchor
    Joe Barnes joined WLBT in April 2012 and is excited to share the stories of the people of central Mississippi. In addition to reporting four days a week, Joe anchors the Sunday evening 5 and 10:30 P.M.
    Joe has been recognized for his reporting numerous times by the Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

  • Weekend Morning Anchor
    Jewell Hillery, born and raised in Chicago, IL,  joined the WLBT news team as the morning live reporter in November 2010.  It's been Jewell's lifelong dream to work as a reporter, and she's thrilled to
    Jewell graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and went on to earn her master's in Public Affairs reporting from the University of Illinois in Springfield.

  • The Weather TeamThe Weather Team

  • Chief Meteorologist
    Dave Roberts first came to Mississippi 20 years ago as one of the youngest Chief Meteorologists in Jackson TV history.  With just a few more gray hairs these days, he's happy to call Mississippi home along
    Dave Roberts first came to Mississippi 20 years ago as one of the youngest Chief Meteorologists in Jackson TV history.

  • Morning, Noon & Midday Meteorologist
    Morning, Noon & Midday Meteorologist
    Paul is committed to reaching the community with weather related projects for education programs in Mississippi school systems.

  • Weekend Meteorologist
    Michael is the newest member of the WLBT weather team, serving as Meteorologist for WLBT's weekend newscasts, including the WLBT Morning Show from 6-7am on Saturday and Sunday, the Saturday 6PM and 10PM Reports,
    Michael is a very passionate storm chaser, with a particular interest in hurricanes.
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  • SportsSports Anchors

  • Sports Director
    Watch Rob Jay every Monday through Friday in the 6 and 10p Reports.
    Rob appeared in the movie A Time to Kill where his role was reporter. His lone line in the film was, "If you get a conviction, would you ask for the gas chamber?"

  • Weekend Sports Anchor
    Stephen joined the WLBT team in August 2010 after spending three years as a weekend sports anchor in Panama City, Florida. He is originally from Andalusia, Alabama. He graduated from Troy University in
    Stephen enjoys playing any type of sport, the guitar or just relaxing watching a good movie.

  • The ReportersThe Reporters

  • Look Around Mississippi
    Walt Grayson is a 5th generation Mississippian, born and raised in Greenville. Walt's interest in broadcasting started early. His first radio job was as an announcer for a Greenville station while he
    Walt's hobbies include writing and photography. He shoots all of the video for his stories himself.

     

  • General Assignment Reporter
    David Kenney began working at WLBT as a general assignment report in December of 1996.  Since then he has covered all types of stories around the state, from Presidential visits, the shootings at Pearl
    In 2010, and 2012, David was named the Howard Lett Newsperson Of The Year by the Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters.

  • Statewide Reporter
    Mike McDaniel is a true small town Southerner from South Louisiana. He covers the Mississippi State Capitol, politics and statewide stories. Before joining WLBT in March of 2011, he spent three and a half
    Throughout his career, Mike has been recognized with more than 30 Associated Press Awards for his reporting on a wide range of stories from uncovering abuse within a Mississippi juvenile detention center to documenting the release of prisoners cleared by DNA evidence.
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  • Most Popular StoriesMost Read

  • Friday, May 24 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:04:01 GMT
    Friday morning, Paul Williams told viewers it would be beautiful, summerlike Mississippi day. That was his last forecast for WLBT. Paul is leaving to become the Chief Meteorologist at the ABC affiliate
    Friday morning, Paul Williams told viewers it would be beautiful, summerlike Mississippi day. That was his last forecast for WLBT. Paul is leaving to become the Chief Meteorologist at the ABC affiliate in Memphis.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:30:42 GMT
    Yesterday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken
    Thursday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken on their cases. Today more parents are speaking out about their children also falling victims.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:17:09 GMT
    A wreck involving a Hinds County Deputy happened on Highway 80 in Brandon, Friday afternoon. The female deputy's cruiser collided with another car.      The front bumper of the cruiser was barely hanging
    A wreck involving a Hinds County Deputy happened on Highway 80 in Brandon, Friday afternoon. The female deputy's cruiser collided with another car.
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