WDBD-TV (Jackson, MS)

WDBD is the Fox-affiliated TV station serving Jackson, Mississippi. It transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 40 from a transmitter located on Thigpen Road in Raymond. The station is owned by American Spirit Media and is operated by Raycom Media through a shared services agreement (SSA). WDBD is part of a group that also includes the NBC affiliate WLBT and the MyNetworkTV outlet WLOO.

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'Enough is enough': House Republican touts GOP effort to pass bill cracking down on 'rogue' judges

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Andrew Miller

As House Republicans move forward with legislation this week that they say would wrangle “rogue” judges across the country who have been blocking President Trump’s agenda, Fox News Digital spoke to GOP Rep. Abe Hamadeh about the importance of that quest. “If you look at what President Trump has been going through compared to previous presidents, it’s unheard of,” Hamadeh told Fox News Digital about the dozens of injunctions already issued against Trump since taking office.
Bill Maher calls Trump one of the 'most effective politicians' because of his authenticity

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Alexander Hall

Comedian Bill Maher praised President Donald Trump for his unique appeal to voters in an episode of his podcast, arguing he has something other politicians of both parties lack. Maher has been a frequent critic of Trump over the years, but he has also broken with the left on issues like so-called “woke” identity-politics and the draconian aspects of COVID-19 policy across the country. Maher recently met with the president at the White House in a meeting brokered by musician Kid Rock.
Blondie drummer Clem Burke dead at 70

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Christina Dugan-Ramirez

Clem Burke, the longtime drummer for Blondie, has died after a private battle with cancer, Fox News Digital confirms. “It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer,” the caption read. Clem Burke, longtime drummer of the rock band Blondie, died after a long battle with cancer. (Getty Images)“Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie.
Jay North, 'Dennis the Menace' star, dead at 73

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Tracy Wright

Jay North, known for his “Dennis the Menace” character on the beloved ’60s sitcom, died Sunday, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 73. North died at home in Lake Butler, Florida, after battling colon cancer for years, according to a social media post shared by his longtime friends, “Lassie” actor Jon Provost and wife Laurie Jacobson. The child actor found acclaim with his role as Dennis Mitchell, an at-times unruly youngster who was known for burdening his neighbor, George Wilson.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred breaks silence on torpedo bats

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Ryan Gaydos

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lent his support to the so-called torpedo bats, which have captured the attention of baseball fans and pundits since the start of the 2025 season. The bats were first highlighted during the New York Yankees’ opening day game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Eyebrows were raised further when New York mashed nine home runs against the Brewers in the second game of the season.
'RHOBH' star Teddi Mellencamp says she's heartbroken by fan's comment that her cancer is terminal

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Ashley Hume

Teddi Mellencamp shared her emotional reaction to a fan’s comment about the reality star’s likeliness of surviving her battle with cancer. “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum, 43, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in February, revealed Wednesday that her doctors recently found four more tumors in her brain. Mellencamp previously shared that her melanoma had metastasized to her brain and lungs.
Elton John says he 'can't see' sons play sports or read after vision loss from eye infection

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Ashley Hume

Elton John shared an emotional health update months after he revealed that he had suffered partial vision loss due to a “severe” eye infection. During an interview with the Times of London, the 78-year-old music icon spoke out candidly about the pain of losing his eyesight and how it has impacted his life. “”I can’t read. I can’t see my boys playing rugby and soccer, and it has been a very stressful time because I’m used to soaking it all up,” the father of two said.
Korn Ferry golfer Ryan McCormick tapes mouth shut during tournament to help with anger management

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Paulina Dedaj

Korn Ferry Tour veteran Ryan McCormick used an unconventional method to try and calm his temper during the second round of the Club Car Championship on Friday. McCormick, who competed on the PGA Tour last year but was relegated back to the developmental this year, has admittedly had issues keeping his composure on the golf course. This week at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Georgia, he decided to test out some new anger management tools.
Trans activist clashes with Dr. Phil, claiming it is 'dangerous' to test athletes to ensure they aren't males

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Alexander Hall

A transgender activist grew visibly angry with talk show host Dr. Phil after he used charts to show that biologically-male athletes have physical advantages over biological women. America has been in a long political battle over whether athletes born as biological males should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. Most recently, politicians have feuded over the Save Women’s Sports Act that would ban trans athletes from women’s sports.
South Korean president removed from office four months after declaring martial law

2 weeks ago | fox40jackson.com | Bradford Betz

South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, four months after he declared martial law, sending the East Asian country into turmoil. The court issued its verdict more than three months after the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach him. South Korea must hold a national election within two months to find a new president.