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

Tate Reeves: Thursday to be a day to recognize ‘the power of prayer’ in Mississippi

In a post Wednesday, the governor wrote that “we will go to the Lord and ask for his protective hand over us.”

Josh Carter

Published May 5, 2021 at 2:55 PM

Gov. Reeves to appear in Fox News ‘Red State Trailblazers’ event Thursday night

Gov. Tate Reeves is set to appear in a Fox News town hall event Thursday evening for “red state trailblazers.”

Josh Carter

Published April 29, 2021 at 5:55 PM

2024 ticket? Trump says he would consider Gov. DeSantis for VP if he ran again

Former President Donald Trump has his eye on one state governor to be his running mate if he were to run again in 2024.

Josh Carter

Published April 29, 2021 at 2:52 PM

‘It’s the small things!’: Meal shared between strangers at Mississippi restaurant goes viral

A meal at a Mexican restaurant in Mississippi is warming hearts across the country.

Josh Carter

Published April 26, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Sen. McDaniel says ‘to hell with the NCAA’ after potential boycott over trans legislation

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker called the statement from the NCAA “unbelievable” while McDaniel described it as a “woke stance.”

Josh Carter

Published April 12, 2021 at 11:03 PM

Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus applauds MLB’s opposition of Georgia voting law

The Mississippi Legilative Black Caucus is “standing in solidarity” with Major League Baseball’s opposition of Georgia’s new voting law - which they call “restrictive.”

Josh Carter

Published April 5, 2021 at 5:21 PM

‘No thank you, Mr. President’: Gov. Reeves says Miss. will not reinstate mask mandate

Gov. Tate Reeves is saying “no thank you” after President Joe Biden recently urged governors to reinstate their mask mandates.

Josh Carter

Published March 30, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Hyde-Smith, Cruz among senators headed to southern border as crisis persists

The senators will travel to McAllen, Texas for briefings and tours Thursday and Friday.

Josh Carter

Published March 25, 2021 at 3:03 PM

JSU student’s American Idol audition leaves Lionel Richie choked up: ‘That was powerful’

A Jackson State student’s audition on American Idol had one of the judges with a lump in their throat.

Josh Carter

Published March 15, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Dr. Dobbs: Maybe Mississippi proms should be pushed back until the summer

Many proms in Mississippi were canceled last year due to the pandemic.

Josh Carter

Published March 12, 2021 at 6:38 PM

A representative in Texas wants teachers to make $70,000 a year

A representative in Texas has filed a bill which would increase the base salary of every teacher in the state to $70,000 a year.

Josh Carter

Published March 11, 2021 at 3:12 PM

Miss. bill ordering school sports teams be based on biological sex passes House

It will now head to Governor Tate Reeves for signage.

Josh Carter

Published March 3, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Gas prices expected to top $3 a gallon nationally by Memorial Day

Experts are already cautioning drivers to be prepared for a hike in gas prices as we shift into spring and summer.

Josh Carter

Published February 25, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Walmart to donate $1 million to states affected by catastrophic winter storm

Walmart is pledging up to $1 million in cash and products to support relief efforts in states affected by the recent winter storm.

Josh Carter

Published February 19, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Bill would ban twice impeached presidents from being buried at Arlington

The move is seemingly directed at former President Donald Trump, who is the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.

Josh Carter

Published February 19, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Hyde-Smith joins bill ensuring sports teams are based on ‘reproductive biology’

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has co-signed a bill which she says would “protect athletic opportunities for female athletes.”

Josh Carter

Published February 18, 2021 at 4:13 PM

Lynn Fitch adds name to chorus of AGs asking Biden to resume Keystone XL Pipeline

In a letter sent to the President, the AGs call Biden decision to end the constriction of the 1,700 mile pipeline “rushed."

Josh Carter

Published February 10, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Wicker and Hyde-Smith vote to end impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump

Trump is the first president to face impeachment charges after leaving office.

Josh Carter

Published February 9, 2021 at 5:26 PM

Mississippi congressman co-sponsors bill calling for construction of Keystone Pipeline to resume

President Joe Biden halted construction on the 1,700-mile pipeline last month through executive order.

Josh Carter

Published February 2, 2021 at 5:55 PM

Republicans in Ohio want June 14th to be known as ‘President Donald J. Trump Day’

Two Republican congressman in Ohio want to name a day after past president Donald Trump.

Josh Carter

Published January 29, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Wicker, Hyde-Smith throw support behind nationwide 20-week abortion ban

If passed, the bill would allow abortions past 20 weeks in order to save the life of the mother or in the cases of rape or incest.

Josh Carter

Published January 28, 2021 at 5:33 PM

‘This is really bad’: Senator works to reverse executive order banning new drilling in Gulf of Mexico

Sen. John Kennedy said he is now working to reverse President Joe Biden’s executive order banning new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands and waters.

Josh Carter

Published January 27, 2021 at 5:56 PM

Resolution would make Mississippi a ‘Bill of Rights Sanctuary State’. Here’s what that means.

The Mississippi Freedom Caucus has submitted a resolution that, if passed, would declare Mississippi a “Bill of Rights Sanctuary State.”

Josh Carter

Published January 26, 2021 at 5:06 PM

Family believes Christmas present unleashed paranormal activity into their Brandon home

A Brandon family believes a vintage doll carriage is the source of their paranormal experiences.

Josh Carter

Published January 25, 2021 at 4:41 PM

Gov. Reeves questions ‘bold’-ness of Biden wanting 100 million vaccinations in 100 days

Gov. Tate Reeves is questioning the boldness of President Biden’s plan of vaccinating 100 million Americans in his first 100 days in office.

Josh Carter

Published January 21, 2021 at 10:38 PM

Hyde-Smith tweets Biden admin. killed ‘thousands of American jobs’ after Keystone pipeline halted

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is tweeting her frustration after construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Josh Carter

Published January 21, 2021 at 3:25 PM

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

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