Waverly McCarthy
Senior Digital Content Producer
Jackson, MS
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Waverly McCarthy is a Senior Digital Content Producer at WLBT and Fox 40 News in Jackson, Mississippi. As a Digital Content Producer, she has been able to embrace and grow digital news efforts while publishing daily content to WLBT’s website, mobile apps and multiple social media networks. She has covered many high-profile stories such as the murder of Kingston Frazier, the death of two Brookhaven police officers and the mass shooting that left eight people dead in Lincoln County.
She has also been fortunate to cover sports stories that included Cam Akers’ incredible senior season at Clinton High School, Pearl High School’s undefeated championship run and head football coaching changes at both Ole Miss and Mississippi State.
Working in this industry, she has seen the power of social media and the incredible way that it helps tell stories to hundreds of thousands of people in the blink of an eye (or click of a mouse). Social media connects millions of people to each other every second of every day. That is an awesome influence that everyone has directly at their fingertips. She believes that social media has become such an important part of how people communicate and tell stories.
Waverly is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and a proud graduate of the University of Mississippi where she was a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, PRSA, PRAM and Kappa Delta Sorority.
When she is not working, you can find her cheering on the New York Yankees or eating at her favorite sushi restaurant.
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Claiborne County Sheriff Frank Davis says James Stirgus III is charged with possession of a firearm on campus and sale of a controlled substance.
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The grant will use the SNAP Model Notice Toolkit as a guide to modernizing recipient notices and transition to a platform connected to data in the eligibility system to reduce Case and Procedural Error Rates.
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He was last seen Wednesday, September 25, at about 9:00 am walking westbound in the 1000 block of Highway 82 in Washington County.
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WLBT is your source for high school football in Mississippi.
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The notice was issued after a 16-inch water main broke after a contractor working in the area hit the line and sent water gushing into the street.
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The MFC continues to urge Mississippians to postpone any outdoor burning until weather conditions improve.
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Shoops is charged with burning down the lower pool house and attempting to burn down building number 20 on Tuesday, September 24.
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This donation, made in honor of Sanderson Farms, will give patients a playground where they can just be kids.
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Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other state, federal, and volunteer agencies will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their application.
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One will be built on Burnham Road and the other will be located on Old Lakeland Drive near North Street.
The MFC approved the Lincoln County burn ban due to the increase in wildfire activity, elevated drought conditions, dry vegetation, and forecasted weather patterns.
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So far, Mississippi has four identified cases of serious lung injury related to vaping, all in individuals between 18 and 34 years of age.
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A male has been detained for questioning.
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News outlets report Michael Grace was booked in the Clarke County Jail on Monday morning. Chancery Judge Larry Primeaux says Grace failed to appear in court.
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Crews with the City of Jackson have been working through the night to repair that water main break on Rankin Street.
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Members of JFD (Community Relations & Fire Safety Education) will professionally install a minimum of four smoke alarms in a residential home.
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A burn ban means no outdoor burning of any kind. Under state law, anyone caught burning during a burn ban may be fined up to $500. Individuals are also responsible for any damage caused by the flame or smoke from a fire they set.
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According to the City of Jackson, a contractor hit the line, breaking it.
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Rainey, Canton’s Director of Human and Cultural Needs and school board member, was found guilty of witness intimidation in July.
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The deadline to register is October 7.
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In a release, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said they are saddened by the loss of maintenance technician Mark Youngblood in a tragic tractor accident.
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We have a crew at the scene and we will update this story as more information becomes available.
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A Waynesboro man faces 15 years in prison for sexual battery of a vulnerable person.
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We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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The suspect has broken into two package stores in the Ridgeland area as well as many other businesses in the metro area.
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Ridgeland police asking for help identifying man wanted for multiple liquor store burglaries
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52-year-old Charles Ponthieux was shot and killed on Feb. 22 after being shot at a Jackson intersection, according to the Jackson Police Department.
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The August 2019 rate is five-tenths of a percentage point higher than a year ago in August 2018, when the rate was 4.7%.
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Today’s Park(ing) Day event will go from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m and take place on Capitol and Congress Streets, extending to Smith Park. Vendors, food, music, and games will be featured.
WLBT is your source for high school football in Mississippi.
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With lyrics like “I like the way you work it. That mustache. Down. Set. Hut," the city wanted to make sure their QB knew his hometown was fully behind him.
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Registration is open through the day of the event. Events that require registration are the 5K Run, 5K Walk, and the Kids’ Fun Run.
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“Students have no idea that Thursday they are walking into a school that will be completely transformed for the day with special activities and out-of-the-box educational experiences."
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has also been notified due to potential immigration violations.
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Kelly, 6-2, 216 pounds, was signed by the Colts as a free agent on May 20, 2019.
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The week is aimed at reducing the number of injuries and deaths among children in car crashes.
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The special election was held to fill the seat vacated by Andrew Grant.
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This is a developing story. We have a crew en route to the scene and we will update this as more information becomes available.
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The grading system - which is ranked from A to F - is based on various factors, including state test scores, student progress, college and career readiness, graduation rate, and participation rate.
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The funding includes $3.4 million for Jackson and $883,782 for Canton to hire firefighters.
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When depositing a sample, hunters will be given a unique identification number so they can check their sample results online.
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The Park sits at the intersection of Old Canton and Ridgewood Road, not far from where Fortner was killed.
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They are now asking the public’s assistance in finding 42-year-old Derick Quadrell Butler. He is rumored to be in the Pike County area.
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Claiborne County Sheriff Frank Davis says a man was shot multiple times at the Prestige Plaza Apartments.
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Debbie Bergansky, Lafayette E. Wales, and Keith B. Warfield are the three candidates hoping to fill the seat.
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In March 2019, Tyrone J. Jerigan was arrested by the Jackson Police Department for two counts of felony voyeurism.
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Coach Pat Shurmur announced Tuesday that rookie QB Daniel Jones will make his first career start on Sunday, benching Eli Manning.
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MDOT and other organizations are working with the city to build sidewalks that will connect Nichols Middle School to McNeal Elementary School.
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Workers say they don’t like how they are being treated when it comes to contract negotiations between their union and GM.
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The closure was a part of the Highway 49 construction project.