Channel 12 news jackson ms

Channel 12 News in Jackson, MS is a local news station that serves the Jackson metropolitan area. Here are some details about the station:

Station Information:

• Call sign: WLBT
• Network: NBC
• Channel: 12 (digital)
• City: Jackson, Mississippi
• State: MS
• Country: USA

News Team:

• News Director: Jennifer Schack
• Anchor: Eric Law
• Anchor: Lauren Barnes
• Reporter: Josh Mitchell
• Reporter: Lauren Turner

Programs:

• News at 5:00 PM
• News at 6:00 PM
• News at 10:00 PM
• First at 4:30 PM (morning news)
• Good Morning Mississippi (morning news)

Website:

• www.wlbt.com

Social Media:

• Facebook: @WLBT
• Twitter: @WLBT
• Instagram: @WLBT

Awards and Recognition:

• Emmy Awards: WLBT has won numerous Emmy Awards for its news coverage and reporting.
• Associated Press Awards: The station has also won several Associated Press Awards for its news coverage and reporting.

Community Involvement:

• WLBT is involved in various community events and initiatives, including charity fundraisers, parades, and sponsorships.
• The station also has a strong commitment to education, with programs such as the "WLBT Teacher of the Year" award and the "WLBT Student of the Month" recognition.

History:

• WLBT first signed on the air in 1953 as a CBS affiliate.
• In 1965, the station switched to NBC.
• Over the years, WLBT has undergone several changes in ownership and management, but has remained a trusted source of news and information for the Jackson community.