WLBT-TV (Jackson, MS)

WLBT is a television station that operates on virtual channel 3 and UHF digital channel 30, serving as an NBC affiliate in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. This station is owned by Gray Television, which is based in Atlanta. Gray Television also manages WDBD, a Fox affiliate on channel 40, and WLOO, a MyNetworkTV station on channel 35, both through shared services agreements (SSAs). WLOO's license is held by Tougaloo College, but American Spirit Media runs the station under a separate joint sales agreement (JSA), while Gray offers some engineering assistance to WLOO. All these stations share their studios on South Jefferson Street in downtown Jackson, with WLBT's transmitter situated on Thigpen Road, southeast of Raymond, Mississippi.

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Endangered hawk euthanized after being left unable to feed itself by suspected abuse, authorities say

2 days ago | wlbt.com | Andrew Mcmunn

HILO, Hawaii (KHNL/Gray News) - Officials in Hawaii are reminding the public to report any suspected illegal activity after they encountered a disturbing incident involving a Hawaiian hawk, also known as an ‘io. Wildlife officials with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) said the hawk was found emaciated and missing a portion of its beak in Mountain View last month.
First Alert Forecast:

3 days ago | wlbt.com | Dave Roberts

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Welcome to June, but we are now facing consecutive days of 90 degree or warmer temperatures this week. Smoke and haze will also impact our skies. The smoke is from wildfires in Canada coupled with dust from Africa’s Sahara Desert. Highs will sit near 90 each afternoon, with mugginess making it feel a little warmer each day as moisture levels increase. Eventually, this will lead us to some spotty shower and thunderstorm chances by mid to late week.
Reunion Parkway Bridge construction to cause lane closures along I-55 N in Madison County

3 days ago | wlbt.com | Holly Emery

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Construction on the Reunion Parkway Project Bridge over I-55 will cause lane closures this summer. According to Madison County Engineer Tim Bryan, Hemphill Construction crews will be hanging girders for the future bridge, which would connect Bozeman Road to Highway 51. Between June 16 to June 20, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., traffic will be paused and reopened in 30-minute intervals.
Mississippi State Baseball hangs on against Northeastern, Bulldogs to play FSU in NCAA regional final

4 days ago | wlbt.com | Holly Emery

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi State baseball narrowly clinched victory over Northeastern in the Tallahassee Regional, punching their ticket to the championship game against Florida State. The No. 3 seed Bulldogs took on the No. 2 seed Northeastern in an NCAA tournament elimination game this morning, walking away with a 3-2 win. Mississippi State must now beat No. 1 Florida State two more times in the regional to move on to Super Regionals next week.
Mississippi State baseball falls against Florida State in second regional game

5 days ago | wlbt.com | Nathan Lee

TALLAHASSEE, FL. (WLBT) - Mississippi State could not hang with the Florida State Seminoles’ offense Saturday, losing 10-3. The Seminoles got things started in the 2nd inning, with a big 2-run home run to get them on the board first. The Bulldogs did not take long to respond, though. Later in the inning, they take one out of the park themselves to cut into that early Florida State lead. The 4th inning was when the Seminoles busted this game open though, launching a big grand slam.
21-year-old arrested after man shot, killed along Hanging Moss Road in Jackson

5 days ago | wlbt.com | Holly Emery

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One person is in custody after a man was shot and killed in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, 46-year-old Robert Lewis Harris was found shot to death in the 4000 block of Hanging Moss Road on Saturday. During the initial investigation, police say they determined that the suspect, 21-year-old Demonte Swann, was responsible for the victim’s death. Swann was then arrested by JPD. He was charged with murder. This investigation is ongoing.
Former state senator Philip Moran and son Alan both indicted on bribery, conspiracy

6 days ago | wlbt.com | Noah Noble

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Former state senator Philip Moran was indicted by a grand jury on bribing a witness and conspiracy. His son, convicted sex offender Alan Moran, was also indicted on the same charges. The District Attorney’s office confirmed with WLOX News that an investigation was underway before the case was brought to a grand jury, but could not comment on details because of the active status of the case. The two charges are the latest racked up by the younger Moran.
Mississippi State wins big in first regional game against Northeastern

6 days ago | wlbt.com | Nathan Lee

Skip to contentMississippi State infielder/outfielder Hunter Hines (44) hits a solo home run against Queens during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)(Vasha Hunt | AP)Published: May 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM CDT|Updated: 8 minutes agoTALLAHASSEE, FL. (WLBT) - The Mississippi State Bulldogs start hot in in regional play in Tallahassee, taking down Northeastern in its first matchup 11-2.
Ole Miss falls short in first game of Regional play to Murray State

6 days ago | wlbt.com | Nathan Lee

OXFORD, Miss. (WLBT) - The Ole Miss Rebels’ comeback effort falls short against Murray State in its first regional game, losing 9-6. It was a tough start for Ole Miss in this one, with Murray State’s leadoff hitter taking the first pitch of the game out of the park. The Racers would bring in four runs in the first two innings. The Rebels found momentum in the 3rd and 4th innings, though, registering five runs to take the lead.
Southern Miss takes tough loss in first regional game against Columbia

6 days ago | wlbt.com | Nathan Lee

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Southern Miss goes down in its first regional game against Columbia, losing 11-4. Columbia found the bats early in this one, bringing in six runs through the first four innings. The Golden Eagles would respond later in the 4th inning, registering in two runs off a wild pitch and a walk. Another late surge for the Lions in the 8th and 9th innings, bringing in five more runs, would make the lead insurmountable.