Summer Tadlock
Multimedia Journalist
Jackson, MS
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Summer Tadlock is a multimedia journalist at WLBT and Fox40 News. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2018 with a major in Communications and a concentration in Broadcast Journalism. Summer is a Mississippi native who grew up watching WLBT. She is honored to work for the same station she watched as a little girl and is thrilled to be able to make an impact in the same community she grew up in.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 7:57 AM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
"i am perpetually frustrated by everybody.. you
Updated: Jun. 7, 2020 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Cars were decorated with messages while community members honked their horns and police sirens blared throughout the streets of Pelahatchie…
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
: Ever since Governor Tate Reeves gave restaurants the green light to welcome back customers... MANY have jumped to the opportunity! But many restaurants are still playing it safe...
Updated: May. 24, 2020 at 11:01 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Memorial Day weekend means grilling out, time by the water, and social gatherings! But the Coronavirus outbreak has even changed the way we celebrate Holidays!
Updated: May. 23, 2020 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
“Through this pandemic my fiancé and I had to redo everything. We had to adjust our lives
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 11:14 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
“It’s just been one miracle after the other.”
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 11:43 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Jackson Police Chief James Davis displays the fruits of a month-long special operation....drugs and guns now off Jackson streets.
Updated: May. 17, 2020 at 11:17 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Casinos are next in line to open their doors!
Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
The museum first shut its doors in mid-March.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Councilman Stamps encourages you to participate in the fun as long as you do so responsibly.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Salons across the Magnolia State welcomed back customers Monday after several weeks of no income.
Updated: May. 10, 2020 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
“There have been some struggles, but today I smile.”
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 11:17 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Gym owners across the metro-area are fearing the damage another week of no business could bring.
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
“There is no reason not to be ready to go right now. I do not understand what is going on.”
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
“I have never experienced nor could I have ever imagined anything to this magnitude."
Updated: May. 3, 2020 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
“We are just trying to make sure everyone is out here is staying safe.”
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 7:00 AM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
"As many things as doctors and nurses do to help us, I want to help them.”
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Because of the coronavirus outbreak, fear and panic are now common feelings for pregnant women.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2020 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Jackson police say the 21 year old victim was shot several times, and later died at a local hospital.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2020 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
"As a business owner it has been one of the hardest things we have ever encountered.”
Updated: Apr. 22, 2020 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
"Trouble doesn't last always. When it seems like things have hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up!"
Updated: Apr. 20, 2020 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
"I have never seen anything like this happen and I never though I would in my lifetime."
Updated: Apr. 13, 2020 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Recovery efforts are underway now in Covington County.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2020 at 10:03 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
"I do not have enough masks and gloves for everyone who comes here. Please bring your own masks and gloves!”
Updated: Apr. 7, 2020 at 11:17 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Just two weeks ago, Dr. Vick posted the now viral video teaching you at home how to sew your own mask.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2020 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
And while some shoppers feel more at ease cruising the aisles.. Others don’t see the real benefits!
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 11:00 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
“I am like most Americans.. i have a car payment.. I have lights and bills to pay.. two businesses. It is trying times right now. I don’t really see any hope.”
Updated: Mar. 31, 2020 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
People in this close-knit community, where everyone knows your name, remain on edge after learning the news.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2020 at 11:23 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Professional cleaners are front lining the coronavirus.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2020 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
“This has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my 32 years of politics.”
Updated: Mar. 28, 2020 at 9:46 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Life before the Coronavirus outbreak… most people hit the gym or a workout class to release some steam…but that’s all now a thing of the past!
Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 11:23 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
May 16th was supposed to be the happiest day of their life.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2020 at 11:00 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Large gatherings are now a thing of the past as social distancing is encouraged.. which can cause feelings of loneliness.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2020 at 11:02 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Unemployment rates across the country have skyrocketed since the outbreak.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2020 at 3:01 PM CDT
|By Justin Dixon and Summer Tadlock
The City’s civil emergency plan will go into effect starting Monday, March 23rd.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2020 at 10:03 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Business owners searching for hope.. in a time of uncertainty.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2020 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
The State Department of Health says unlike other businesses, daycares are considered fairly safe.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2020 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
UMMC is preparing to face the Virus the best way they know how… but the bottom line is… health experts say it’s nearly impossible to prepare for a pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2020 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Ever since the rapid spread of COVID-19, hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2020 at 12:41 AM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
For some… St. Paddy’s day means it’s still business as usual!
Updated: Mar. 9, 2020 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
The coronavirus outbreak is putting a damper on Spring Break
Updated: Mar. 8, 2020 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Summer Tadlock
Volunteers with the Bernie Sanders Campaign were feeling the BERN going door to door to rally votes!
Updated: Mar. 5, 2020 at 10:58 PM CST
|By Summer Tadlock
The Coronavirus isn’t the only thing spreading across the united states.. so is hysteria and fear.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2020 at 10:50 PM CST
|By Summer Tadlock
If you’re planning on going to prom wearing your dream dress, your best bet is to shop early.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2020 at 10:52 PM CST
|By Summer Tadlock
“It used to be a lot safer than it is now.”
Updated: Feb. 27, 2020 at 11:11 PM CST
|By Summer Tadlock
Health experts with the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the State department of health are gearing up to slow the spread of the Virus.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2020 at 10:50 PM CST
|By Summer Tadlock
For some people, flood waters have come and gone. But for others, their troubles have only just begun.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2020 at 11:17 PM CST
|By Summer Tadlock
“You don’t have to be a skilled worker.. the lord just wants you.”
Updated: Feb. 20, 2020 at 10:33 PM CST
|By Summer Tadlock
Grief counselors are stepping up to show their support after two employees were shot to death in Baptist's parking lot.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2020 at 3:18 PM CST
|By Jacob Gallant and Summer Tadlock
Hinds County officials say people can expect flood water to begin moving away from homes and businesses.