Garrett Busby

Mississippi

Digital Content Producer at WLBT-TV (Jackson, MS)

Christian | Digital Reporter for WLBT | Mississippi Sports, but mostly JSU and USM | Opinions are my own

Featured in: Favicon

actionnews5.com Favicon

kait8.com

newsbreak.com Favicon

fox8live.com Favicon

wtvy.com + 79 more

Articles

Former Ole Miss pitcher wins in MLB debut, makes A’s history

1 week ago | wlbt.com | Garrett Busby

MIAMI (WLBT) - Former Ole Miss pitcher Gunnar Hoglund made a historic start to his MLB career on Friday in his first callup to the show. Hoglund was given the start on the mound for the Las Vegas Athletics against the Miami Marlins on May 2 in his Major League debut, flashing signs of what he once did in the blue and red of Ole Miss.
Omar Johnson wins 600th game as head coach of Jackson State baseball

1 week ago | wlbt.com | Garrett Busby

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - May 4 marked a monumental day for the long-time Jackson State head baseball coach, Omar Johnson. In the wake of the Tigers winning their 10th consecutive game, it was Johnson who recorded the most significant as he tallied his 600th career win as the head coach of the baseball program with JSU’s 5-0 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Sunday.
Rankin County rescinds controversial mobile home ordinance amid continued protests from residents

1 week ago | wlbt.com | Nathan Lee |Garrett Busby

By Nathan Lee and Garrett BusbyPublished: May. 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM CDT|Updated: moments agoRANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A controversial zoning ordinance measure that was initially passed has now been rescinded. This development is coming from the Rankin County Board of Supervisors meeting that was held on Monday. The new zoning ordinance took effect on April 15, impacting Rankin County mobile home owners greatly in some residential and agricultural zoning.
Jackson State football announces staff changes ahead of 2025 season

1 week ago | wlbt.com | Garrett Busby

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The defending SWAC and HBCU National Champions, Jackson State football, has announced staff changes ahead of the 2025 season. On Friday, Justin Sanders, the Charlotte defensive backs coach last season, was added to the staff in the Spring and officially announced as the program’s newest linebackers coach. He was brought in by head coach TC Taylor after 2024 linebackers coach Chris Orr left the program to join the backroom staff at the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs.
Byram Middle School evacuated after gas leak reported Friday morning

1 week ago | wlbt.com | Garrett Busby |Anthony Warren

BYRAM, Miss. (WLBT) - Students have been evacuated from Byram Middle School after a gas leak was reported there Friday morning. That’s the word from Fire Chief Harry Horton, who says the students have been temporarily moved to the school’s football field. Horton said the leak occurred in the kitchen area and was reported around 10:34 a.m.Atmos Energy officials are already on the scene working to make repairs. No injuries have been reported. Want more WLBT news in your inbox?
How a Southern Miss baseball player from Madison hit first homerun since he was 13 years old

2 weeks ago | wlbt.com | Garrett Busby

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Southern Miss center fielder Jake Cook, like many other metro area players on the team, has had the individual season of dreams. After being redshirted last season and only making a handful of appearances on the mound early in the year, the Madison Central graduate has blossomed into a key player for head coach Christian Ostrander and the 32-13 Golden Eagles.
Home of Jackson State football voted best FCS stadium in nation

2 weeks ago | wtok.com | Garrett Busby

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - For the second straight year, the home of Jackson State football, the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, has been voted the best FCS stadium in the country. The Vet, owned and operated by Jackson State University, was voted by fans as the best stadium via a poll on X orchastrated by X account, College Football Campus Tour. JSU received 62 percent of the votes, beating out Idaho for the second year running.
Home of Jackson State football voted best FCS stadium in nation

2 weeks ago | wlbt.com | Garrett Busby

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - For the second straight year, the home of Jackson State football, the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, has been voted the best FCS stadium in the country. The Vet, owned and operated by Jackson State University, was voted by fans as the best stadium via a poll on X orchastrated by X account, College Football Campus Tour. JSU received 62 percent of the votes, beating out Idaho for the second year running.
Yazoo City native named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week second-straight time

2 weeks ago | wlbt.com | Garrett Busby

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Yazoo City native JB Middleton’s historically good season on the mound is being amplified once again. Off the back of being awarded the Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week honors, the Southern Miss baseball ace topped his performance last week, earning a second consecutive conference honor on Tuesday.
Lemonis out as head coach of Mississippi State baseball

2 weeks ago | wdam.com | Garrett Busby

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi State baseball head coach Chris Lemonis has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the program. Mississippi State University announced the departure of Lemonis on Monday. Lemonis, who won the 2021 College World Series National Championship with the Bulldogs, was in his seventh season as State’s head coach. The Diamond Dawgs are 25-19 in the season with a record of only 7-14 in SEC play.