WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS: SkyCopter 3

The New and Improved Skycopter-3

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Skycopter 3 is a fully integrated Electronic News Gathering helicopter capable of shooting and recording stunning High Definition audio and video and transmitting live images and audio through digital microwave downlink. More>>

Meet Mary Wieden

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Mary has been a Mississippian since 1980. She came to Jackson to anchor the news at a Jackson TV station. More>>

'Chopper Bob' Rall remembered Video included

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After a long career in broadcasting, "Chopper Bob" Rall was laid to rest Friday. More>>

'Chopper Bob' Rall dies at 67 Video included

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Bob Rall, known to thousands of viewers and listeners as traffic reporter "Chopper Bob," died in his sleep early Tuesday morning. More>>

Jackson 08/29/06

Skycopter 3 Revealed Katrina's Stunning Impact

On the day Hurricane Katrina hit, everyone was desperate to know how serious the situation really was. With power and phone service wiped out, it was almost impossible for WLBT producers in Jackson to reach our reporters on the coast. But after the winds died down, we were finally able to get the story from the air with Skycopter 3. More>>