This Monday, Memorial Day recognizes the men and women who were also on the frontlines.

There is something happening right now that is very, very important especially for Mississippi.

Each year we celebrate this group of healthcare providers during National Nurses Week.

If you have a high school senior in your family, you know they are missing out on many rituals that have been around for decades.

Governor Reeves will most likely not extend the shelter-in-place order in its entirety next week, but instead implement a plan for a strategic, gradual return.

Having a separate deadline for state and federal tax filings is confusing and could create an extra burden for Mississippians who are already suffering.

One of the things we can do during this crisis is support our local businesses. There are local businesses facing their biggest challenge ever and if we expect them to return to operation after we get through this, we must support them now.

Let’s all do our part and help flatten the curve as quickly as possible.

As we are all dealing with the impact of the coronavirus and adjusting and adapting our lifestyle, the word that best describes this situation is surreal.

In 2015, when Delbert Hosemann was Secretary of State, he pushed to move Mississippi’s Presidential election date to Super Tuesday.

As the new decade has begun and election season is upon us, let us not get caught up in the same old politics as usual.

It’s time to build One Lake.

Text FUTURE to 50457 or visit ourMSFuture.com to support the bill mandating computer science in every public school.

Mississippi has an antiquated system when it comes to purchasing wine.

There is still much, much work to do at JPS, but it’s refreshing to see that Dr. Greene, his team, the board and community stakeholders are working together to move the school system in the right direction.

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.