According to Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, one of the stars from the History Channel's show "Swamp People" died Monday morning. According to Sheriff Waguespack, Mitchell Guist was loading somethingMore >>
According to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, one of the stars from the History Channel's show "Swamp People" died Monday morning.More >>
Authorities say five people are dead after a shooting in Florida.More >>
The neighbors of a Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself initially weren't sure who was shot when they heard gunshots and then found three of the woman's kids outside, according to...More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:07 AM EDT2012-05-15 04:07:49 GMT
A trip across the river to a Vicksburg casino turned into a nightmare for two women who police said were abducted and robbed by men they just met. According to Vicksburg Police, two Louisiana women wereMore >>
A trip across the river to a Vicksburg casino turned into a nightmare for two women who police said were abducted and robbed by men they just met.
Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:04 PM EDT2012-05-15 16:04:05 GMT
An Oxford man pardoned by Gov. Haley Barbour earlier this year has been indicted on three counts related to the 2011 highway death of 18-year-old Charity Smith.More >>
An Oxford man pardoned by Gov. Haley Barbour earlier this year has been indicted on three counts related to the 2011 highway death of 18-year-old Charity Smith.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 2:04 PM EDT2012-05-14 18:04:28 GMT
The Mississippi Highway Patrol's Bureau of Investigation is investigating two fatal shootings on north Mississippi highways last week. Tuesday around 1:30 a.m., 74-year-old Thomas K. Schlender of NebraskaMore >>
The Mississippi Highway Patrol's Bureau of Investigation is investigating two fatal shootings on north Mississippi highways last week.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:23 AM EDT2012-05-15 14:23:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Bain family representative is offering new insight into the relationship between the Bain sisters and their suspected kidnapper, Adam Mayes.The family representative said family members areMore >>
A Bain family representative is offering new insight into the relationship between the Bain sisters and their suspected kidnapper, Adam Mayes.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 6:54 PM EDT2012-05-14 22:54:16 GMT
A man was shot and killed around two this afternoon, as he walked along Northside Drive. Police say a car came up behind him, a man got out and opened fire. The victim ran toward the Tisdale Library,More >>
A man was shot and killed around two this afternoon, as he walked along Northside Drive. Police say a car came up behind him, a man got out and opened fire.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:52 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:52:55 GMT
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - Maintenance workers discovered a body while work on the highway in Jeff Davis County. Authorities are investigating. More details to come...More >>
Maintenance workers discovered a body while working on a highway in Jeff Davis County.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-05-16 01:17:31 GMT
MDOT officials say it could be another seven hours before the right lane and exit ramp on Interstate 20 at Exit 56 in Brandon are opened to traffic. The alert was issued around 7 p.m. An 18-wheelerMore >>
MDOT officials say it could be another seven hours before theright lane and exit ramp on Interstate 20 at Exit 56 in Brandon are opened to traffic. The alert was issued around 7 p.m. More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:28 PM EDT2012-05-16 01:28:45 GMT
An investigation spanning nearly eight months led to a major drug bust Tuesday afternoon at a home near downtown Jackson. Investigators say tips from people who live in the neighborhood led them to aMore >>
An investigation spanning nearly eight months led to a major drug bust Tuesday afternoon at a home in north Jackson.More >>
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Morning anchor Wilson Stribling has said farewell to the anchor desk as he steps into his new role as WLBT's Assistant News Director.
He was actually promoted to the job more than a year ago, but the search for his replacement has not been quick. After fielding applicants from all over the country, WLBT found the best candidate right here at home.
Katina Rankin, a native of Magee, brings a wealth of experience to WLBT. She started her career as an intern at the station before being hired to work behind the scenes. She spent several years as evening anchor and reporter at WAPT before moving north to Durham, North Carolina. She now joins Wendy Suares and Paul Williams each morning on WLBT from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m.
Here's what Wilson said as he passed the baton during his final morning broadcast:
We are making some changes here on the morning news. Just over a year ago, station management promoted me to Assistant News Director. After more than a decade on the morning shift, it was a humbling vote of confidence -- but I can't help run the newsroom -- and anchor the news -- at the same time. So I'll be leaving this desk after today. It's hard to believe it's been more than 11 years since I came to WLBT. In that time, I've gone from single 20-something to married father of two, with another coming in September. And it feels like you've been with me all along the way. Ever since April Fool's Day of last year, we've been looking for someone new to sit here each morning. We've sorted through applicants from all over the country -- only to find our best candidate right here at home. She started her career here at Channel 3 as an intern, then anchored the evening news at another Jackson station before moving to bigger markets. We are delighted to welcome Katina Rankin to the WLBT morning team.
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