Mary Grace Eppes

Mary Grace Eppes is the Digital Content Manager for WLBT and Fox40 News in Jackson, MS. She is the leader of the Digital Content Team and is responsible for managing, maintaining and creating content on all digital platforms, including WLBT's website, social media and mobile apps. Mary Grace has been employed at WLBT and Fox 40 since January 2014. Prior to her promotion as Digital Content Manager, she served in the role of digital content producer for two years. During her time in Jackson, Mary Grace has worked on high profile stories such as the disappearance of Myra Lewis, the murder of Kingston Frazier and the heart breaking deaths of two infants left in hot cars. She also provided coverage from Baton Rouge in the aftermath of the Alton Sterling shooting and the shooting deaths of three law enforcement officers. She has experience handling online election coverage and providing live social media coverage from multiple mayoral debates and a campaign rally held by President Donald Trump during the 2016 election. Mary Grace was involved in the creation of the viral video sensation known as "Piece of Burger", which took the internet by storm in 2015. Mary Grace was born and raised in Jackson. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2013 where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, the MSU Student Association, PRSSA, PRAM and SPRF. When she's not working, Mary Grace enjoys working out, cooking, binge watching Grey's Anatomy and spending time with her roomies -- her boyfriend, Fox40 News Anchor Mike Sands, and their sweet rescue pup, Penny.

Recent Articles by Mary Grace

Miss. Senate passes bill banning those under 18 from tanning beds

The bill, which passed the Senate on Wednesday, states that any tanning facility or operator that allows a person under the age of 18 to use a tanning device will face denial, suspension or revocation of its registration and be subject to fines of up to $500.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published February 13, 2019 at 12:04 PM

Jackson Animal Control officer “drank a couple beers at work” while euthanizing dogs

Jackson Jambalaya obtained a copy of the police report from his 2015 arrest. The report states “he drank ‘a couple beers’ at work while euthanizing dogs” before driving back home to Madison County intoxicated and crashing into a ditch.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published February 11, 2019 at 12:15 PM

VIDEO: Unusual ad by candidate for Holmes Co. supervisor wins over social media

And Steve McClellan of Holmes County says he wants to fix them. He’s running for Supervisor of Beat 1 and his recent campaign tactics have caught the attention of many folks -- even those outside the county.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published January 30, 2019 at 11:53 AM

Brookhaven woman killed in crash on Hwy 84 after leaving church

Lincoln County Coroner Clay McMorris confirmed 67-year-old Karen Adams, of Brookhaven, died at King’s Daughter Medical Center after the crash. Brookhaven PD Chief Kenneth Collins said Adams was leaving church and crossing the highway when her vehicle and a pick up truck collided.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published January 16, 2019 at 8:46 PM

MBI takes over investigation into hit-and-run of pedestrian killed on Hwy 27

On November 2, 2018 a pedestrian was killed on Hwy 27 in Walthall County, near Salem. The vehicle involved in the deadly incident fled the scene and has still not been located.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published January 9, 2019 at 11:28 AM

VIDEO: Escaped inmate leads agencies on wild high-speed chase

According to WTOK, 29-year-old Terry Pierce Jr. escaped police custody at the Noxubee County Community Work Center in Macon leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published January 8, 2019 at 11:56 AM

Driver of overturned Greyhound bus pleads not guilty

The bus overturned on the Pascagoula Street entry ramp to I-55 during heavy rain that made conditions dangerous for drivers Wednesday night.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published January 3, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Police searching for suspect who attempted bank robbery at Trustmark

Police describe the suspect as a black male, dark clothing with a partial face mask who left running west from the bank. Nothing was taken from the bank and a weapon was not displayed.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published December 28, 2018 at 1:07 PM

Two men arrested on drug charges in Smith County after marijuana seized

MBN agents and Smith County deputies executed warrants at Michael K. Page’s home, where they arrested Page along with Travian D. Miller. Officers also seized drug paraphernalia and two firearms at the scene.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published December 28, 2018 at 12:50 PM

Retired police K-9 dumped at animal shelter gets adopted by his old trainer

Ringo, isn’t just your average Labrador retriever; he’s also a retired Jackson police officer. A 9 year veteran on the police force, Ringo was trained in Jackson by Randy Hare at the Alpha Canine Training Center.

Nick Ducote and Mary Grace Eppes

Published December 14, 2018 at 10:07 PM

Van stolen by Madison County inmate found; escapee still on the run

Todd Moudy was being transported back to the jail after a felony bond hearing when he escaped. He was able to overtake the officer and steal the van while shackled and handcuffed.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published December 10, 2018 at 3:51 PM

Woman killed after crashing into tree on Natchez Trace Parkway identified

She was pronounced dead on the scene

Mary Grace Eppes

Published December 9, 2018 at 10:48 PM

Federal child support fee to rise from $25 to $35

The Mississippi Department of Human Service says it will begin retaining the increased fee on Jan. 1 from child support cases where the custodial parent gets more than $550 a year. Parents currently collecting food stamps or who have ever collected cash welfare payments don't have to pay.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published December 9, 2018 at 10:46 PM

Grant aims to aid prisoners re-entering rural counties

The program is aimed at helping people who have substance abuse and mental illness to re-enter society.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published December 9, 2018 at 10:46 PM

Man shot in abdomen runs to nearby home for help

The shooting happened just before 7:00 pm at an unknown location. The 33-year-old victim then went to a home on Fredrica Avenue for help.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published December 9, 2018 at 8:30 PM

Next phase of State Street Project to begin Monday

Infrastructure improvements are long overdue, according to folks who live along Hartsfield Street and Choctaw Road. This is the area where they city will begin its next phase of the State Street Project.

Mary Grace Eppes and Reggi Marion

Published December 9, 2018 at 7:08 PM

Man arrested for shooting death of his mother in Food Depot parking lot

Jackson Police have identified the victim as 51-year-old Ronia Rodgers. Police have arrested and charged 33-year-old Terry Huchen with murder.

Mary Grace Eppes

Published December 8, 2018 at 5:48 PM

Beer could soon be sold on Ole Miss campus

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on Monday that gives specific locations on Ole Miss’ campus resort-area status. According to WTVA, this change would be a step towards allowing beer to be sold or distributed on campus, but only at non-athletic events.