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  • My Turn, Your Turn: Voice your opinion

  • 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 shocker
    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?

  • 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 hero
    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.

  • 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 the
    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 comments

  • 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 makes
    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.

  • 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 as
    The Boston Marathon is a famous race whose participants show the discipline and determination to run 26.2 miles.

  • My Turn, Your Turn: Voice your opinion

  • 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 husband
    In an exclusive interview with WLBT Vicksburg Mayoral candidate Linda Fondren opened up about her past.

  • 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'.
    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.

  • 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,
    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.

  • 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 that
    WLBT has a long history of airing editorials on the issues we face in Mississippi. Editorials are just opinions.

  • 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 alleging
    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.

  • 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 schools
    When I was in school I always dreaded "pop quizzes."  These unannounced tests were designed to keep students alert and improve performance.

  • Tuesday, January 29 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-01-29 22:30:07 GMT
    Cities are very competitive when it comes to recruiting new businesses. That is why it is strange when Jackson State University signs a 10 year lease in Madison for an offsite campus and the mayor of
    Cities are very competitive when it comes to recruiting new businesses.  That is why it is strange when Jackson State University signs a 10 year lease in Madison for an offsite campus and the mayor of Madison doesn't welcome their business.

  • Wednesday, January 23 2013 4:49 PM EST2013-01-23 21:49:59 GMT
    The Mississippi House and Senate have filed separate Charter School bills. It seems inevitable that a Charter School bill will pass this legislative session and be signed into law by the governor.  The
    The Mississippi House and Senate have filed separate Charter School bills. It seems inevitable that a Charter School bill will pass this legislative session and be signed into law by the governor.  The

  • Tuesday, January 15 2013 6:07 PM EST2013-01-15 23:07:39 GMT
    The Attorney General informed the Hinds County Supervisors that any one appointed to fill an unexpired term must live in that district.  Gil Sturgis, who had worked for Supervisor Doug Anderson, had individually
    The Attorney General informed the Hinds County Supervisors that any one appointed to fill an unexpired term must live in that district.

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-01-08 22:30:05 GMT
    Hinds County District 2 Supervisor Doug Anderson recently announced his resignation after experiencing health issues. Then a few weeks later he rescinds his resignation because other supervisors indicated
    Hinds County District 2 Supervisor Doug Anderson recently announced his resignation after experiencing health issues. Then a few weeks later he rescinds his resignation because other supervisors indicated they were going to appoint Gil Sturgis.

  • Wednesday, October 31 2012 12:00 AM EDT2012-10-31 04:00:48 GMT
    Three years ago Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization to show how businesses really function, closed its doors. That left a void in educating junior high and high school students about basic fundamental
    Three years ago Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization to show how businesses really function, closed its doors.

  • Tuesday, October 23 2012 6:19 PM EDT2012-10-23 22:19:30 GMT
    Hinds County Supervisor Kenneth Stokes still refuses to apologize for his offensive language and behavior during a recent board meeting. This was his comment when asked if he would apologize: "The other
    Hinds County Supervisor Kenneth Stokes still refuses to apologize for his offensive language and behavior during a recent board meeting.

  • Tuesday, October 16 2012 10:11 PM EDT2012-10-17 02:11:23 GMT
    The FBI has been busy this year conducting sting operations catching current and former law enforcement officers ripping off drug dealers. Why is this a big deal? Do you know what happens to seized cash
    The FBI has been busy this year conducting sting operations catching current and former law enforcement officers ripping off drug dealers. Why is this a big deal?

  • Tuesday, October 9 2012 6:03 PM EDT2012-10-09 22:03:27 GMT
    Most of you viewing the news have raised or are raising teenagers. We know that when our children become teenagers they suddenly begin to think they know it all. There is one area where Mississippi teenagers
    We know that when our children become teenagers they suddenly begin to think they know it all. There is one area where Mississippi teenagers rank number one, Teen Birth Rates. That shows our teenagers don't know it all.

  • Tuesday, September 25 2012 6:40 PM EDT2012-09-25 22:40:45 GMT
    Lynn Fitch, State Treasurer for Mississippi, is freezing enrollment in MPACT, the state's college savings program. People who enroll and deposit their savings in an MPACT account get two advantages;
    Lynn Fitch, State Treasurer for Mississippi, is freezing enrollment in MPACT, the state's college savings program. 

  • Tuesday, September 11 2012 10:26 PM EDT2012-09-12 02:26:48 GMT
    We have some unwelcome visitors in Mississippi. Mosquitoes are never welcomed, but this year they can be downright dangerous. There have been 129 reported human cases of West Nile infection across the
    Mosquitoes are never welcomed, but this year they can be downright dangerous. There have been 129 reported human cases of West Nile infection across the state.

  • Tuesday, September 4 2012 8:27 PM EDT2012-09-05 00:27:51 GMT
    Last week Mississippi was bracing for Hurricane Isaac. Isaac was no Katrina, but the hurricane left a lot of flooding and wind damage. Flood damage will take quite a while to repair. Thousands lost power;
    We are all dependent on our electricity and we don't have much patience when it goes out, but Entergy did an outstanding job of managing the crisis.