Convicted criminals don’t need resort amenities, but they deserve to have a mattress and clean water… basic human rights.

2018 had just ended and 84 people in Jackson were dead from homicides.

When a new administration takes over in state leadership, it’s common that some people leave their appointed posts.

The Voice is one of the top shows on TV and people want to see their shows. I get it, I watch the Voice every week and missed the final performances as well.

Staying on the same schedule year-round just makes sense.

Shad White is Mississippi’s State Auditor. He was appointed to that position by Governor Bryant in 2018 and was elected to the post for a full-term last month.

The city is hopeful this annexation plan will put a halt to the landfill plan.

Congratulations to the candidates who were elected this week to serve for the next four years. The sweep at the statewide level by Republicans and the Republican gains in the house and senate only boosted the supermajority numbers that were already in place.

Earlier this year when a Jackson pastor was killed in front of his church, Governor Bryant committed to help the city with funding for a real-time crime center.

Mississippi has some of the weakest public records regulations of any state in the country.

Many people are calling for the elimination of vaping products since many people have now died, their deaths believed to be caused by vaping.

If you talk to people who manage political campaigns, most will tell you the governor is someone you want to like.

It’s October and through our annual Power of Pink campaign, we are working to bring more attention and awareness to breast cancer and what you can do to increase the chances of beating the disease.

Jackson just can’t get out of its own way. Just when it seems the city is making progress, a new issue appears.

The Sanderson Farms Championship is underway

If an accident happens, the chances of surviving are much, much better for the person who is wearing a life jacket

If you didn’t vote in the primary election, you can vote Tuesday in either party runoff.

Whether Watson wins or Democratic challenge Johnny Dupree fills the seat, putting the Mississippi Driver License program under the Secretary of State office deserves strong consideration.

If you’re not familiar with the Juul product, it is one of the most popular e-cigarettes and looks like a flash drive or electronics charger.

Agriculture is the biggest industry in Mississippi.

As we celebrate Independence Day this week, it’s an appropriate time to remind everyone of the importance of doing your homework to understand the positions of the candidates.

WLBT returned to what was once a daily tradition on TV and radio stations across the country when the Star Spangled Banner played at sign-off of the broadcast day.

WLBT is in downtown Jackson so every day we get to see firsthand the challenges facing the capital city, but also the many improvements taking place.

Carl Newman, former CEO of the Jackson Airport, did an impressive job improving airport operations over the four years he spent in that position.

Some of the candidates for statewide office are putting forward the idea that its past time to change our flag.

In that same spirit of coming together, this Saturday at 6 pm Unite Mississippi is hosting a night of unity at Veterans Memorial Stadium. All races. All denominations. Everyone is invited to come together and unite under the banner of the Cross.

One Lake would be a game changing project for the metro, so hopefully proponents can provide the information necessary to remove those concerns and the project can move forward.

Mississippi now has a stand-alone PGA tournament that will take place the week of September 16th.

The state legislature has been going back and forth on plans to raise teacher pay, but nothing has been finalized.

People who live in these districts would vote to tax themselves to pay for community upgrades, which could be enhanced security, road improvements and other options that would benefit the neighborhood.

WLBT is partnering with Visit Jackson to help promote some of the positive attributes of the capital city.

WLBT is partnering with Visit Jackson to help promote some of the positive attributes of the capital city.

There’s a federal law prohibiting the phone number spoofing and call blocking, but no such state law. Now the state lawmakers are moving to enact a state law so local and state agencies can go after these criminals as well.

Sometimes we offer editorials that are critical of things happening in Mississippi.

Have you seen the new design for the Mississippi license plate?

Consider This is an expression of opinion by the editorial committee of WLBT and is presented by Vice President and General Manager Ted Fortenberry.

The legislature is back in session and if you’re headed towards the Capitol, you will pass the Mississippi Coliseum and Fairgrounds.

As we have shared in several editorials, until the city of Jackson addresses and fixes the crime issues, all the other improvements will be less impactful.

It is often difficult to convince people to run for political office. It is a huge commitment of someone’s time for very little pay.

The Mississippi Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, known as PEER, met this week to review the results of a study that focused on Visit Jackson.