Josh Carter

Digital Content Producer

Jackson, MS

Josh Carter is one of the newest members of the Digital Content Team at WLBT and FOX40 News. He is responsible for writing articles, editing videos and reaching out to viewers through all social media platforms. Before becoming a part of the digital content team, Josh worked as an Associate Producer for both WLBT and FOX40. He is a graduate of Mississippi College with a major in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism. At Mississippi College, Josh served as Assistant Editor of his college paper, The Collegian.

Things that Josh likes: commas, all forms of pie, a good sweatshirt.

Things that Josh does not like: semi-colons, basic math, when people pronounce the word salmon like sal-mon.

Recent Articles by Josh

Coroner: Mississippi man mauled to death by bull

The bull attacked the man, pushing him through a hog wire fence then mauling him once he was on the ground.

Josh Carter

Published July 7, 2019 at 7:26 AM

11-year-old Mississippi girl dies after accidental gunshot wound to the face

A parent, who was in another part of the home, found the 11-year-old moments after hearing the firearm go off.

Josh Carter

Published June 24, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Brookhaven PD: Investigators getting no cooperation after 7-year-old shot, killed in drive-by

The child was flown to UMMC in Jackson and appears to have been shot with an assault weapon

Josh Carter and Roslyn Anderson

Published June 13, 2019 at 6:49 PM

Former Mississippi corrections officer charged with beating inmate

The maximum penalty for the charged violation is 10 years in prison

Josh Carter

Published June 12, 2019 at 5:49 PM

President Trump nominates Mississippi judge to U.S. Court of Appeals

Ozerden has served as the U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi since 2007

Josh Carter

Published June 11, 2019 at 6:07 PM

Silver Alert cancelled for 86-year-old Pike County woman

Annie Mae Gallager is described as a black female who is five feet, three inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Josh Carter

Published June 10, 2019 at 11:11 PM

Drunk man steals fire truck, drives around Meridian causing $100,000 worth of damage

Chief Lucky says he was surprised that the suspect was able to crank the fire truck, since it is a multi-step process to start.

Josh Carter

Published May 7, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Sheriff’s office asking for information concerning missing Simpson County woman

She did not take a vehicle from her home and is believed to have left by walking

Josh Carter

Published April 22, 2019 at 10:31 PM

Endangered/Missing Child Alert canceled for 9-year-old from Hazlehurst

The Copiah County Sheriff’s Department says that she was found safe.

Josh Carter

Published April 21, 2019 at 6:37 AM

13-year-old Monroe County girl found safe; Missing/Endangered Child Alert canceled

Iiyana Maleigh Randle was found safe after she was reported missing Friday night.

Josh Carter

Published April 20, 2019 at 6:11 PM

William Carey University to offer free ACT camp

The camp will help motivate high school students to raise their ACT scores and will provide test-taking strategy sessions, study materials and small group instruction.

Josh Carter

Published March 31, 2019 at 7:25 AM

Morgan Freeman converts his Mississippi ranch into a honeybee sanctuary

The Oscar winner imported a total of 26 bee hives to the ranch and has planted bee-friendly Magnolia trees and lavender on the property.

Josh Carter

Published March 24, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Gulfport man ran unlicensed care facility, stole patients social security benefits

While director, he also ordered a staff member not to seek the medical care of a victim’s second and third degree burns.

Josh Carter

Published March 20, 2019 at 4:56 PM

‘Mama June’ arrested for suspicion of drug possession at Alabama gas station

She is currently starring in “Mama June: From Not to Hot” which premiered its third season this weekend on We TV.

Josh Carter

Published March 17, 2019 at 10:05 AM

Home of Medgar Evers to become national monument

A national monument designation is reserved for sites of great cultural, historical, or natural significance to the United States,

Josh Carter

Published March 12, 2019 at 6:03 PM

Ole Miss basketball players kneel during national anthem as tensions in Oxford rise

The kneeling came in response to a Confederate rally at the campus, which had taken place the same day

Josh Carter

Published February 24, 2019 at 11:21 AM

4 hostages killed during Mississippi standoff; shooting suspect also dead

After a 12 hour standoff, the Clinton hostage situation came to an end

Josh Carter and China Lee

Published February 17, 2019 at 4:37 PM

Mississippi bill banning abortions once fetal heartbeat is detected advances

“I am committed to making Mississippi the safest place in America for an unborn child.”

Josh Carter

Published February 5, 2019 at 4:11 PM

Vicksburg man among special guests invited to State of the Union Address by President Trump

Governor Phil Bryant commented on the announcement, calling it “A great honor for Mr. James and Mississippi.”

Josh Carter

Published February 4, 2019 at 8:04 PM

Doctor facing 59 count indictment stemming from illegal opioid distribution in Long Beach, MS

According to indictments, Dr. Weimer was writing prescriptions for opiate pain killers (benzodiazepenes and carisoprodol) without a legitimate medical purpose

Josh Carter

Published February 4, 2019 at 4:52 PM

C Spire offering flexible payment options to federal workers impacted by shutdown

C Spire is offering unpaid federal workers flexible payment options on their wireless, home phone, TV and internet services.

Josh Carter

Published January 15, 2019 at 4:35 PM

22-year-old arrested, charged after pastor gunned down Sunday morning

The victim has been identified at Anthony Finch Longino.

Josh Carter and China Lee

Published January 13, 2019 at 12:29 PM

Earthquake reported in Mississippi Delta

Shaking was felt throughout Washington County.

Josh Carter

Published January 8, 2019 at 6:29 PM

Missing Pearl duo found safe by Scooba police

They were last seen around the Pearl Fire Station in Rankin County

Josh Carter

Published December 25, 2018 at 9:29 PM

“She didn’t want to live like this”: Bond denied for elderly man accused of killing ill wife of 40 years in nursing home

Thomas Ballenger told investigators that he was depressed and harbored a significant amount of guilt for his wife’s illness.

Josh Carter and Waverly McCarthy

Published December 12, 2018 at 3:43 PM

Jonestown mayor facing 100 years in prison for embezzlement

The mayor of the City of Jonestown has been arrested for allegedly embezzling resident’s water bill payments and a city police firearm.

Josh Carter

Published December 11, 2018 at 4:21 PM

Dr. Blair E. Batson, first pediatric chair at UMMC, dies at 98

In 1997, Blair E. Batson for Children was named in his honor in recognition of his lifetime contributions to the health of children in Mississippi. Batson also received the Humanitarian of the Year tribute from the Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi in the year 2000.

Josh Carter

Published November 27, 2018 at 4:01 PM

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