Cheryl Lasseter
News Anchor/Reporter
Jackson, MS
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Cheryl Lasseter grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, a suburb nestled about 45 minutes away from Baltimore.
She worked at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for a short time, then realized her true calling was TV news. After one year at WMDT-TV in Salisbury, Maryland, she traveled West to take an education-reporting job at WLEX-TV in Lexington, Kentucky.
In October 2000, an anchoring position at the #1 station in Mississippi beckoned her down to Jackson, and she has been enjoying it ever since.
Cheryl's on-camera work has stretched beyond the television screen to the silver screen. Catch her chasing actor Richard Gere down the street, microphone in hand, in the movie "Runaway Bride".
In December 2006 she received a Master's Degree in Applied Communication from Mississippi College, with a 4.0 grade point average.
Since she moved to Mississippi, Cheryl has gotten married and given birth to two sons. Sean Michael Lasseter was born in December 2002. Mason Wayne Lasseter came into the world in December 2007.
Cheryl is the recipient of numerous Associated Press Broadcasting Awards, including three 1st place awards for outstanding investigative reporting.
Cheryl graduated from the FBI Citizens' Academy, Jackson Division, in May 2012.
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Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The Brandon Optimist Club is holding its second annual junior golf tournament on Saturday, April 30 at the Bay Pointe Golf and Country Club in Brandon
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 8:38 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Be sure to buy your ticket by April 21 to be eligible to also win the early bird prize, which is a $10,000 Visa gift card courtesy of the Dream Day Foundation.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The family is sharing their story in hopes of inspiring everyone to support the children’s research hospital.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The dream home is a labor of love for Crosstown Builders and Todd Sandridge. It’s beginning to take shape, nestled in an elegant new neighborhood in Madison.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 6:40 PM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
New numbers out from the Labor Department in mid February show the consumer price index rose 7.5 percent in January from a year ago. That’s the fastest increase since February 1982.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 at 12:12 PM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Spring is coming soon, and the Rankin County 4-H Shooting Sports programs are about to get started. But this year, they’re in need of more volunteer shooting instructors.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2021 at 8:30 PM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
According to The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), it’s estimated that 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 8:38 PM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The countless filters on Instagram and TikTok can remove flaws, brighten eyes and teeth, apply sultry makeup, even change eye color. The possibilities are endless. After using the filters, it’s hard to remember what IS real.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 8:47 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
No one was hurt during the incident, but the school was put on lockdown and school officials immediately cleared the room where the incident happened.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Homeschool enrollment removed 6,731 students from Mississippi public school attendance rolls.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 7:01 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The department plans to put its mobile command center out in neighborhoods.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 10:39 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The Mississippi Department of Health does not provide duplicate cards, according to their website. However, places like CVS may be able to provide you with a replacement card, so it could depend on where you received your shots.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2021 at 12:12 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Drillers have tapped water underground at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
There’s a blossoming trend among Americans trying to conquer the seemingly never-ending struggle to lose weight, keep it off and maintain health. It’s called intermittent fasting.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 1:32 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The Alzheimer’s Association holds its largest fundraiser on the longest day of the year, or the summer solstice. This year, the date is Sunday, June 20, and the fundraiser itself is also called The Longest Day!
Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Tips for healthy living during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Updated: Apr. 23, 2021 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Donald bought just one ticket, but that’s all it takes to win the St. Jude Dream Home.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2021 at 1:10 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The home is in the Crossview Plantation subdivision off Holly Bush Road in Rankin County.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2021 at 8:13 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
On April 22, the 2021 St. Jude Dream Home winner will be announced.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2021 at 1:39 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Tournament is later this month in Brandon.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The five-day festival starts Wednesday night, with a wristband night for all the rides.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2021 at 12:59 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
“It is such an amazing blessing. I’ve been in this entertainment business for five years now and I’ve been working so hard and waiting for this break right here.”
Updated: Mar. 9, 2021 at 7:40 AM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The fire started around 4 a.m. Monday inside the home on County Road 342.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 12:43 PM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Then, in 2020, he trained hard and finished a half-marathon for the children of St. Jude, in an impressive 2 hours 9 minutes.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 10:39 AM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Jeff Thompson of Raymond says he was driving out of state to a funeral when he got the call. He didn’t recognize the number.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 12:17 PM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Ticket sales begin next week for the 2021 St. Jude Dream Home!
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 9:24 AM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Tickets go on sale on February 4.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 10:06 AM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
No arrests have been made.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 1:52 PM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The foundation is already down, and framing has begun. The house will be just over 3,000 square feet and will sit on a little more than one acre of land.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 at 10:45 AM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Some people who drive along Medgar Evers Boulevard near Liberty Street in Jackson say the roadway is flooded
Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 12:25 PM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Thanksgiving tips for caregivers for Alzheimer's patients
Updated: Nov. 3, 2020 at 1:20 PM CST
|By Cheryl Lasseter
A caretaker shares her story about taking care of a family member with Alzheimer's
Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 12:25 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
UMMC is now offering a new procedure called Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2020 at 11:27 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The Production Apprentice and Mechatronics Apprentice Programs offer paid, on-the-job experience with a global company and industry certifications.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2020 at 11:37 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Many lifestyle factors may contribute to the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
Updated: Sep. 22, 2020 at 11:24 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
If you, your Sunday School group, sorority or fraternity, or business, are looking for a public service project, consider becoming a part of The Longest Day!
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 10:42 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
If you’ve been wondering whether Mississippi will have a state fair this year, the answer is yes!
Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The 2020 St. Jude Dream Home will be given away on Thursday!
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 9:18 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Those receiving a dairy food box will also receive two gallons of milk and 2 ½ dozen eggs.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 7:54 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter and Therese Apel
The Rankin County School District has announced online that it will make some changes to the start of the school year, following Governor Tate Reeves’ executive order on Tuesday for some school districts.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 10:09 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Students and staff will return to the classroom on August 31.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 10:01 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Interim Chief Jay Winstead has been quarantining at home.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2020 at 11:22 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Join us as we give away the home and other great prizes on August 20!
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 7:54 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
3 On Your Side asked the Department of Health if they have used the “B-D Max System Covid-19 Diagnostic Test" in Mississippi.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 12:01 PM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The Mississippi Department of Education plans to hold three virtual fairs this month to help you make the best alternate route choice.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 10:35 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Due to Coronavirus social distancing requirements, jury trials are impossible right now at the Rankin County Courthouse.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The ACT superscore will result in more students qualifying for the ACT Freshman Scholarship.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 9:53 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
Superintendent Dr. Sue Townsend says the District prefers a traditional back-to-school model with enhanced safety procedures.
Updated: May. 28, 2020 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
The location of the new testing site has not yet been finalized.
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 11:14 AM CDT
|By Cheryl Lasseter
War veterans came out for the service in front of the old court house.
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