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

Most Republicans still want Donald Trump to be their 2024 candidate, poll finds

It appears most Republicans are sticking by President Trump even in the midst of his second impeachment.

Josh Carter

Published January 14, 2021 at 4:07 PM

Mississippi congressman, senator against call for Pence to invoke 25th Amendment

The 25th Amendment allows for the president or vice president to be replaced by means of death, removal, resignation or incapacitation.

Josh Carter

Published January 11, 2021 at 3:43 PM

MDHS: Households receiving SNAP benefits are eligible for supplemental benefit for January

Similar benefits were also provided for certified SNAO households for the previous months.

Josh Carter

Published December 29, 2020 at 3:28 PM

Guest, Kelly and Palazzo vote against $2,000 COVID checks; Thompson votes in favor of them

Congressmen Michael Guest, Trent Kelly and Steven Palazzo all voted against the measure, joining the 134 “Nay” votes on the CASH Act.

Josh Carter

Published December 28, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Rapper Rick Ross returns home to Mississippi, hosts ‘Xmas givebach’ event at Walmart

Clarksdale, Mississippi’s “favorite son” returned home for the holiday and came bearing gifts.

Josh Carter

Published December 24, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Although disappointed, Sen. Wicker says he accepts Joe Biden will be the next president

In a statement released the day after the vote, Wicker admitted that he is “disappointed” in the outcome of the 2020 election

Josh Carter

Published December 18, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Reeves ready to take vaccine, but doesn’t want to be accused of ‘cutting in line’

Tuesday morning, Reeves wrote on Facebook that many “skeptics” have been asking him why he has yet to take the vaccine.

Josh Carter

Published December 15, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Mississippi woman calls police after discovering ‘organ’-like contents inside Kiddy Dough container

A Mississippi woman said she called the police after discovering an organ-like substance in her son’s Kiddy Dough container.

Josh Carter

Published December 14, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Guest, Kelly, Palazzo sign on to Texas lawsuit challenging 2020 election results

The Texas lawsuit alleges that the election results in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin and Michigan are unlawful.

Josh Carter

Published December 11, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Mississippi physicians plead with citizens: Wear a mask, avoid gatherings, wash your hands

In an open letter penned Friday, the Physicians of Mississippi urged citizens of the state for their assistance in combating the spread of COVID-19.

Josh Carter

Published December 11, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Smugglers toss chicken wings, marijuana over fence of Mississippi prison

Chicken winds, marijuana and cigars were among the contraband intercepted at a Mississippi prison Monday morning.

Josh Carter

Published December 8, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Brett Favre: Brees was ‘bullied’ after his comments against kneeling during national anthem

“He got bullied,” Favre said. “He got bullied. There’s no question about it and he wasn’t wrong.”

Josh Carter

Published December 1, 2020 at 3:32 PM

From Rock to Blues, several Mississippians nominated for a Grammy Award

Several Mississippians received Grammy nominations Tuesday morning for their projects in rock and the blues.

Josh Carter

Published November 24, 2020 at 4:57 PM

‘The American people deserve better’: Rep. Guest bashes Pelosi after she is reelected House Speaker

This will be Pelosi’s fourth term as House Speaker.

Josh Carter

Published November 18, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Reeves: Mississippi ‘not going to participate’ in nationwide lockdown

Tate Reeves to give press conference.

Josh Carter and Anthony Warren

Published November 12, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Philip Gunn presents new Mississippi flag to the Ole Miss football team

Gunn had been a vocal advocate of changing the state flag since 2015 and spearheaded the change this summer.

Josh Carter

Published November 10, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Fmr. Mississippi politician signs letter calling on President Trump to accept election results

A former Mississippi politician has signed a letter calling on President Trump to accept the 2020 election outcome.

Josh Carter

Published November 9, 2020 at 4:57 PM

‘This is despicable’: Reeves blasts Cuomo for saying it’s ‘bad news’ Trump admin. will implement vaccine plan

Gov. Tate Reeves says it’s “despicable” for Gov. Chris Cuomo, D-New York, to say it’s “bad news” that the Trump administration will implement a vaccine plan.