Mike Evans WLBT

03/01/2024

10 years ago, then two year old Myra Lewis disappeared from her home in rural Madison County.

An Amber Alert was issued and her picture went up on multiple billboards.

Mt. Pilgrim Road in Camden became the scene of an extensive search by local, state, and federal agencies.

They were unable to locate the little girl.

Posters were distributed and posted.

In August of 2014, we were granted an interview with her parents, Ericka and Greg Lewis https://youtu.be/fghLonei3eo as they relived that day, and the weeks after Myra’s disappearance.

The http://www.findmegroup.org/ was asked to become involved and they pinpointed geographical areas around the family home that should be searched.

Sheriff Tucker said all those areas were searched to no avail.

Sightings were reported and investigated, also without success.

It’s a case that has seemingly gone cold. No credible leads have come in last time we spoke to the Sheriff.

Meantime, NCMEC produced an age-progressive photo of what Myra may look like at 10 years old.

She would now be 12 years old.

The FBI is still offering up to $20,000 for information regarding her whereabouts https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/myra-lewis

12/13/2023

Lufkin, Texas native and voice of so many rodeos across the nation, PRCA announcer Mike Mathis has died. The 77-year old was the voice of the for 27 years.
Here’s an interview the Cowboy Channel did with him in 2021 regarding the milestone and how his career began:

https://www.thecowboychannel.com/mike-mathis-on-what-it-meant-to-be-honored-by-the-dixie-national-rodeo

With great sadness I learned this morning my good friend, the one and only Mike Mathis passed away and went to be with the Lord. For over 25 years Mike has been the voice of the Dixie National Rodeo, and he was my friend. His voice and presence will be missed, but his life and positive legacy will live on in our Rodeo and beyond. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family, Shan. We are praying for you.

06/17/2023

⚠️⚠️Attention citizens of Jackson who are in need of relief due to the current power outage or extreme heat:

The City of Jackson is partnering with the American Red Cross, Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition, local churches/faith institutions and community groups to provide cooling, charging and ice pickup stations at locations across the city.

These stations are open to residents who may be without power or suffering from the extreme heat.

WHAT: Cooling/Charging Stations & Ice Pick-Up

WHEN: Today, June 17, between 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Please refer to the locations listed below:

⁃ Word and Worship Church on Hanging Moss Rd. & I-220

⁃ Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson, 3209 N. West St.

⁃ Tougaloo Community Center, 318 Vine St.

⁃ Champion Community Center, 1355 Hattisburg St.

⁃ Smith Robertson Museum, 500 Bloom St.

⁃ MS Move, H**p World, 4270 Robinson Road off Highway 18 - Ice pickup
and charging only

If you are sick/shut-in and need a hot meal or ice, call the MS Rapid Response Coalition Crisis Hotline at (844) 435-7801.

06/01/2023

On June 1, 2023, at approximately 7:00 AM, the Madison Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) responded to Brandon, MS to assist other law enforcement agencies with a barricaded subject at a residence in Brandon.

During a subsequent SWAT operation later that morning at the residence, a Madison Police SRT member was fatally wounded by the suspect. The incident is being investigated by the MS Bureau of Investigation.

The fallen officer is identified as Horren Randy Tyler, a 7-year veteran of the Madison Police Department. In addition to being a valued member of the Department’s Special Response Team, Randy Tyler was the Department’s Field Training Coordinator, responsible for overseeing the training and career development of newly hired police officers. He was also a supervisor in the Department’s Narcotics Division. Prior to working at Madison, Randy Tyler retired as the Chief of Police for the Ridgeland Police Department. Chief Tyler was a graduate of the 228th Session of the F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico, VA and was an active member of the MS Chapter of the F.B.I. National Academy Associates.

Randy will be sorely missed by all of his colleagues, family and friends. The Madison Police Department asks for the community’s support and prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be provided once they have been finalized.

05/18/2023

Under the careful watch of military helicopters, law enforcement, and dozens of bikers, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is escorted to the Harley Davidson shop in Jackson for the 21st annual Trail of Honor event.

The Memorial Wall is a centerpiece of many military exhibits on display for the public this weekend, culminating Monday, when hundreds of bikers on the southern route of The Run For The Wall will stop here on their trek to DC.

Come out and support this event that is put on by volunteers and organizers who have served this country. 🇺🇸

03/02/2023

9 years ago, then two year old Myra Lewis disappeared from her home in rural Madison County.

An Amber Alert was issued and her picture went up on multiple billboards.

Mt. Pilgrim Road in Camden became the scene of an extensive search by local, state, and federal agencies.

They were unable to locate the little girl.

Posters were distributed and posted.

In August of 2014, we were granted an interview with her parents, Ericka and Greg Lewis https://youtu.be/fghLonei3eo as they relived that day, and the weeks after Myra’s disappearance.

The http://www.findmegroup.org/ was asked to become involved and they pinpointed geographical areas around the family home that should be searched.

Sheriff Tucker said all those areas were searched to no avail.

Sightings were reported and investigated, also without success.

It’s a case that has seemingly gone cold. No credible leads have come in last time we spoke to the Sheriff.

Meantime, NCMEC produced an age-progressive photo of what Myra may look like at 10 years old.

She would now be 11 years old.

The FBI is still offering up to $20,000 for information regarding her whereabouts https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/myra-lewis

12/24/2022

No, it’s not local, but from a place that many of us go to our beach hideaways. Prayers up for the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department, the officer, and certainly his/her family on this Christmas Eve 🙏

https://www.facebook.com/100064725756485/posts/546509387516582/?mibextid=cr9u03

11/23/2022

What happened to our sister station in Charlotte is unimaginable. Two very talented individuals were lost today.
The anchors poise on air amidst this loss was particularly noticeable.
They shared stories about these two family men, their lives a light in a hectic newsroom.
My takeaway is that we never know. Be kind to those around you and be that light.
Tonight, a whole community is wrapping their arms around the WBTV family.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=671780180985803&id=100044614801427&mibextid=qC1gEa

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158955510865318&id=42580340317&mibextid=qC1gEa

The pilot appeared to maneuver the helicopter away from the interstate to avoid hitting vehicles as the aircraft went down, the police chief said.

11/08/2022

Lead up to the Total Solar Eclipse this morning that began at 4:18am CT.