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WLBT Jackson Named Mississippi’s Station Of The Year

“We don’t do what we do to get awards, but it sure feels good when other people take notice and recognize our time, energy and efforts to tell great stories and make a difference,” says Ted Fortenberry, WBLT’s GM.

by Paul Greeley July 8, 2021 8:22 EDT

WLBT, Gray’s NBC affiliate in Jackson, was named the 2021 Station of the Year at the Mississippi Broadcasting Awards held June 26 by the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters.

Ted Fortenberry

“We don’t do what we do to get awards, but it sure feels good when other people take notice and recognize our time, energy and efforts to tell great stories and make a difference,” says Ted Fortenberry, WBLT’s GM.

The Station of the Year was one of 30 MAB awards the station received during the ceremony.

Mark Little

“This team is one of the most passionate group of journalists and meteorologists I’ve ever worked with,” says Mark Little, WLBT’s news director.

“This truly is an incredible honor to take home more awards than any other station. It really speaks to our coverage.”

Click here to see a complete list of all the 2021 winners of the Mississippi Broadcasting Awards.

 

 

 

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