Quentin Smith
Verified
MSU Alum #HAILSTATE. Award winning News Reporter for @wlbt; Kent State #FlashPride⚡️Humbled individual trying to turn my dreams into reality! Matthew 5:16
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Quentin Smith
Texas Business Court Quarterly Update – 2026 Q3 Summaries
In the third quarter of 2026, the Texas Business Court continued its progress on an ever-growing docket, issuing a number of opinions on both procedural matters and merits issues. Like prior quarters, some of the court’s opinions addressed threshold issues, such as the mechanics of proper removal, the scope of the court’s personal and subject matter jurisdiction, and questions of standing and immunity.
24% of affidavit ballots were rejected statewide, including some in Hinds County
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - As of Tuesday night, 76% of affidavit ballots statewide have been accepted, and 24% have been rejected. The rejected ballots include 212 cast by Jackson State University students. According to the Hinds County Election Commission, most of those students were not registered to vote. Reasons ballots were rejected Of the 212 Jackson State students’ ballots rejected: Six were registered in another county. 18 were cast at the wrong precinct. 188 were not registered to vote.
24% of affidavit ballots were rejected statewide, including some in Hinds County
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - As of Tuesday night, 76% of affidavit ballots statewide have been accepted, and 24% have been rejected. The rejected ballots include 212 cast by Jackson State University students. According to the Hinds County Election Commission, most of those students were not registered to vote. Reasons ballots were rejected Of the 212 Jackson State students’ ballots rejected: Six were registered in another county. 18 were cast at the wrong precinct. 188 were not registered to vote.
Razor-thin U.S. Senate race, but Mississippi has no automatic recount law Original
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Votes are still being counted in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, and Democratic challenger Scott Colom leads Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by more than 2,000 votes. If the margin stays razor thin, there’s no automatic recount in Mississippi. Candidates also can’t force one. What to know The race: Hyde-Smith, a Republican, is seeking her second full term. Colom is trying to become the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi since 1982.
Jackson State routs Mississippi Valley State 38-7 on Senior Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State sent its seniors out in style Saturday night, dominating Mississippi Valley State 38-7 in SWAC play. The Tigers (7-2 overall, 4-2 SWAC) bounced back from a three-point loss to Bethune-Cookman last week. Fast start Jackson State wasted no time. On JSU’s first possession of the game, quarterback Jared Lockhart found Nate Rembert, who slipped a tackle and weaved up field for a nice gain.
The End Zone: Week 12
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 12 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Thursday Warren Central @ Canton Warren Central entered Thursday night at 9-0 and on an 18-game winning streak, taking on 8-1 Canton in a heavyweight matchup. The Vikings were in firm control of the top seed in Class 6A, Region 2, but the Tigers had a chance to take that spot. Canton needed to beat Warren Central by more than 10 points to claim the region title.
Scott Colom looks to unseat Cindy Hyde-Smith Original
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Democrat Scott Colom, the challenger to Hyde-Smith, is seeking to become the first African American elected to a statewide seat since the Reconstruction era. Colom has had national names come to Mississippi to help build support in his effort to flip the state’s Senate seat. His watch party is set for Tuesday night at the Ice House in downtown Jackson. Colom’s background Colom was born in 1982. That is the last time Mississippi voters elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate.
‘It was fun, until it wasn’t’: JSU students describe leaving party before deadly shooting Original
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two people were killed and six others were injured when masked gunmen entered a Halloween party at a Jackson venue over the weekend, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police identified the victims as Lovdai Poindexter, 20, and Jada Henderson, 18. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. All eight people who were shot were under 21, police said. One of those killed was a Jackson State University student.
The end zone: Week 11
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 11 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Neshoba Central traveled to the metro to face Ridgeland, with both teams looking to make a playoff push. Neshoba Central entered at 5-3 and would clinch a playoff berth with a win. Ridgeland entered at 4-4, and a win would put the Titans back in the playoff picture. Both teams suffered losses last week. The Rockets wasted no time.
The End Zone: Week 11
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 11 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Game of the Week: Neshoba Central @ Ridgeland Neshoba Central traveled to the metro to face Ridgeland, with both teams looking to make a playoff push. Neshoba Central entered at 5-3 and would clinch a playoff berth with a win. Ridgeland entered at 4-4, and a win would put the Titans back in the playoff picture. Both teams suffered losses last week. The Rockets wasted no time.
$175K bond set for each suspect in Claiborne County deputy's death
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A judge has set bond for the 12 people charged in the shooting death of Claiborne County Sheriff's Deputy Terrian Bailey. After previously being denied during their initial court appearance, Judge Price Henley gave each suspect a $175,000 bond. On Sept. 7 of this year, Bailey, 45, was shot and killed in the parking lot of Michael Dean's convenience store.
12 suspects in Claiborne Co. shooting that killed deputy make court appearances Original
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - All twelve suspects connected to the shooting death of Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey have made court appearances. On Sept. 7 of this year, Bailey, 45, was shot and killed in the parking lot of Michael Dean’s convenience store. Investigators say he was trying to break up a large crowd gathered to celebrate the annual Hermanville Day festival when multiple people fired multiple gunshots toward the crowd.
Judge eyes house arrest for mother, son while they await federal sentencing in state’s largest welfare scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Hinds County judge says she plans to sentence Nancy and Zachary New to house arrest while they await federal sentencing in connection with the state’s largest welfare fraud case. The judge was frustrated that the mother and son have waited more than four years to be sentenced. Nancy and Zachary New appeared before Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Faye Peterson on Tuesday morning for a status hearing.
Judge eyes house arrest for mother, son while they await federal sentencing in state’s largest welfare scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Hinds County judge says she plans to sentence Nancy and Zachary New to house arrest while they await federal sentencing in connection with the state’s largest welfare fraud case. The judge was frustrated that the mother and son have waited more than four years to be sentenced. Nancy and Zachary New appeared before Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Faye Peterson on Tuesday morning for a status hearing.
Judge eyes house arrest for mother, son in state’s largest welfare scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Hinds County judge says she plans to sentence Nancy and Zachary New to house arrest in connection with the state’s largest welfare fraud case. The judge was frustrated that the mother and son have waited more than four years to be sentenced. Nancy and Zachary New appeared before Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Faye Peterson on Tuesday morning for a status hearing.
The End Zone: Week 10
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 10 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Game of the Week: Germantown @ Madison Central Two teams looking to find their rhythm ahead of the postseason, Germantown and Madison Central, met in a Class 7A showdown for the Game of the Week. The Mavericks entered with an explosive offense, averaging close to 40 points a game, while the Jaguars entered off a dominant defensive performance the week before, allowing just 8 points.
New DPS video shows moments before and during fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley
SENATOBIA, Miss. (WLBT) - For the first time, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety has released body camera video showing the moments before and during the deadly shooting that claimed the life of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. The toddler was shot and killed by a Senatobia police officer in a Walmart parking lot in June.
Voters in Raymond will vote at Belmont MB Church
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - We are exactly two weeks away from Election Day. If you live in Raymond, you'll vote at the same location you've always voted, Belmont Missionary Baptist Church. It's located off Highway 18 in Raymond. Initially, there was some confusion on where voters should go. The Hinds County Board of Supervisors initially tried to find a new location for one of the precincts. However, those plans did not work out.
Voters in Raymond will vote at Belmont MB Church
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - We are exactly two weeks away from Election Day. If you live in Raymond, you’ll vote at the same location you’ve always voted, Belmont Missionary Baptist Church. It’s located off Highway 18 in Raymond. Initially, there was some confusion on where voters should go. The Hinds County Board of Supervisors initially tried to find a new location for one of the precincts. However, those plans did not work out.
Entergy receives $4.2M grant for improvements to power grid Original
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — Entergy Mississippi is getting a $4.2 million boost from the U.S. Department of Energy to strengthen its power grid. The funding comes through the Department of Energy’s SPARK Initiative, which awarded Entergy the grant after the utility was selected from more than 100 applicants. The money will go toward upgrading the performance of Entergy’s transmission system, adding more capacity along existing power lines in Mississippi.
The End Zone: Week 9
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 9 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Game of the Week: Jackson Academy @ MRA Jackson Academy traveled to Madison County to take on MRA in a Game of the Week matchup between two teams that know each other well. MRA entered undefeated in district play and looking to capture its second straight district title with a win.
Eagle Ridge Golf Course closing Jan. 1 — golfers are already trying to save it Original
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Hinds Community College says Eagle Ridge Golf Course will close its doors January 1, ending nearly 70 years of operation on the Raymond campus property. College leaders say the decision comes down to cost. The college spends anywhere from $700,000 to $850,000 a year operating the 18-hole course — money the school says it needs to redirect toward academic programs, workforce training, and employee pay raises.
Jackson celebrates hometown legend Monta Ellis with key to the city, proclamation
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Monta Ellis is a former NBA player, a Jackson native, and one of the best basketball players to come through the Magnolia State. On Friday, he received a hero's welcome in his hometown. Jackson Mayor John Horhn presented Ellis with a key to the city, along with a proclamation declaring October 9th “Monta Ellis Day” in the capital city.
The End Zone: Week 8
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 8 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Game of the Week: Warren Central @ Ridgeland Region play got underway for most teams across the state, and it didn’t get much bigger than the Game of the Week, as Warren Central hit the road to open district play at Ridgeland. The defending state champion Vikings entered a perfect 5-0 on the season and riding a 14-game winning streak, a streak that began with a win over Ridgeland a year ago.
Jackson celebrates hometown legend Monta Ellis with key to the city, proclamation
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Monta Ellis is a former NBA player, a Jackson native, and one of the best basketball players to come through the Magnolia State. On Friday, he received a hero’s welcome in his hometown. Jackson Mayor John Horhn presented Ellis with a key to the city, along with a proclamation declaring October 9th “Monta Ellis Day” in the capital city.
Holmes County family offers $12,000 reward in shooting death of 22-year-old
TCHULA, Miss. (WLBT) - A Holmes County family is offering a $12,000 reward for information after a 22-year-old man was shot and killed outside a Tchula gas station over the weekend. Ladarius Brown was shot and killed Saturday night. Investigators say Brown was an innocent bystander. Family members say he was simply waiting at the gas station for a friend when gunfire erupted. “He went to meet a friend to hang out, minding his business, just waiting.
JSU homecoming week set for Oct. 10-17 with theme 'Thee greatest show'
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State University is one week away from homecoming, with a week of events planned under this year's theme, “THEE Greatest Show.” From the parade, to the concert, to the big football game, university leaders say there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
JSU homecoming week set for Oct. 10-17 with theme ‘THEE Greatest Show’
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State University is one week away from homecoming, with a week of events planned under this year’s theme, “THEE Greatest Show.” From the parade, to the concert, to the big football game, university leaders say there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
JSU homecoming week set for Oct. 10-17 with theme ‘THEE Greatest Show’
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State University is one week away from homecoming, with a week of events planned under this year’s theme, “THEE Greatest Show.” From the parade, to the concert, to the big football game, university leaders say there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
One dead after shooting at Tchula gas station
TCHULA, Miss. (WLBT) - One person is dead after a shooting in Tchula Saturday night. The Tchula Police Department responded to reports of the shooting at the Jitney Junior gas station between 8:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. Oct. 3. The Holmes County Sheriff's Department also responded to the scene. According to Tchula Police Chief Michael Rush, this is the second shooting they've had in the past week. The family of the victim contacted 3 On Your Side and identified him as 22-year-old Ladarius Brown.
The end zone: Week 7
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 7 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! One of the state's biggest rivalries took center stage, as Jackson Academy made the trip down Lakeland Drive to Jackson Prep. The defending state champion Raiders entered on a 13-game winning streak, unbeaten in more than a year, sitting at 6-0 and averaging 41 points a game behind running back Aaric Beasley and Ohio State commit Caden Moss on the offensive line.
The End Zone: Week 7
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 7 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Game of the Week: Jackson Academy @ Jackson Prep One of the state’s biggest rivalries took center stage, as Jackson Academy made the trip down Lakeland Drive to Jackson Prep.
“All four children are unharmed,” police detail hours-long standoff in south Jackson Original
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A hostage situation in South Jackson lasted more than 12 hours before ending Tuesday morning with a man in custody and four children safe. Police say a man fled into a home on Dianne Drive with three of his children and held them hostage. All three children have since been released to their mother, safe and unharmed. The man has been identified as 44-year-old Christopher Walker. Police say a fourth child was outside the home during the standoff.
‘Shocked our community’: $5M bond set for third suspect arrested in Tasia Fortune murder case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tasia Fortune allegedly left a home on Capitol Street with two men to go sell drugs, and she never returned. Days later, her body was found hanging by a black electrical cord behind an abandoned home on Road of Remembrance. That’s according to Det. Robert Taylor, who testified Monday during Eric Clark’s initial appearance in Jackson Municipal Court. Clark was arrested on Friday-the third person charged in connection with the death of the 29-year-old mother of four.
The End Zone: Week 6
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 6 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Game of the Week: Madison Central @ Warren Central Warren Central entered the night riding a 13-game winning streak, with the defending 6A state champions sitting at 4-0 on the season. The Vikings’ last loss came a year ago against Madison Central, an eight-point defeat. The Jaguars headed west on I-20 looking to pull off the upset and end Warren Central’s year-long run.
Third person charged in Tasia Fortune death
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Hours after a preliminary hearing revealed Tasia Fortune’s hanging was staged, a third person has been charged in connection with her death. On Friday, Jackson Police announced that Eric Clark, 45, was charged with murder after turning himself in. Eric Clark was arrested in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune.
Bond denied for all 12 suspects in deadly Claiborne County deputy shooting
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Bond has been denied for all 12 suspects arrested in connection with a shooting that left Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey dead and a woman injured. During an initial court appearance, Judge Price Henley ordered all 12 individuals held without bond, citing a “great deal of violence” involved in the case.
Second suspect in Tasia Fortune death investigation denied bond Original
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The second suspect arrested in the death investigation of Tasia Fortune has been denied bond. Investigators arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and charged him with murder for his alleged role in Fortune’s death, according to the Jackson Police Department. Earnest Lloyd Jr. arrested in connection with the murder of Tasia Fortune(Jackson Police Department) Lloyd was denied bond in his initial court appearance Wednesday morning.
Bond denied for all 12 suspects in deadly Claiborne County deputy shooting
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Bond has been denied for all 12 suspects arrested in connection with a shooting that left Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey dead and a woman injured. Terrian Bailey and Geraline Smith During an initial court appearance, Judge Price Henley ordered all 12 individuals held without bond, citing a “great deal of violence” involved in the case.
Bond denied for all 12 suspects in deadly Claiborne County deputy shooting
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Bond has been denied for all 12 suspects arrested in connection with a shooting that left Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey dead and a woman injured. Terrian Bailey and Geraline Smith(Geraline Smith) During an initial court appearance, Judge Price Henley ordered all 12 individuals held without bond, citing a “great deal of violence” involved in the case.
Bond denied for all 12 suspects in deadly Claiborne County deputy shooting
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Bond has been denied for all 12 suspects arrested in connection with a shooting that left Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey dead and a woman injured. Terrian Bailey and Geraline Smith(Geraline Smith) During an initial court appearance, Judge Price Henley ordered all 12 individuals held without bond, citing a “great deal of violence” involved in the case.
The End Zone: Week 5
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 5 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Game of the Week: Hartfield Academy @ Jackson Academy The game was a rematch of last year’s MAIS Class 4A, Division I state championship, which Jackson Academy won 50-14. Hartfield Academy entered at 2-1, coming off a bye week after a 42-21 loss to MRA two weeks earlier.
‘We’re not going to let his death go in vain’: Sheriff vows justice for Claiborne County deputy shot and killed
HERMANVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - It has been nine days since Claiborne County Sheriff’s Deputy Terrian Bailey was shot and killed on Sept. 7, and no arrests have been made. The FBI is offering up to $25,000 for information in the case. Deputy Bailey was shot and killed in the parking lot of Michael Dean’s Convenience Store in Hermanville. Investigators say Bailey was trying to break up a crowd outside the store when he was shot once in his lower body.
‘We’re not going to let his death go in vain’: Sheriff vows justice for Claiborne County deputy shot and killed
HERMANVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - It has been nine days since Claiborne County Sheriff’s Deputy Terrian Bailey was shot and killed on Sept. 7, and no arrests have been made. The FBI is offering up to $25,000 for information in the case. Deputy Bailey was shot and killed in the parking lot of Michael Dean’s Convenience Store in Hermanville. Investigators say Bailey was trying to break up a crowd outside the store when he was shot once in his lower body.
Detective: Jackson triple homicide that killed 2-year-old was premeditated
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — Bond was denied again for one of the men accused of killing three people, including a 2-year-old, in Jackson. Devon Modacure was back in court Tuesday. He is charged with three counts of capital murder, burglary, armed robbery, auto theft and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Modacure is accused of killing 2-year-old Camari Givens, the child's mother, 26-year-old Keyana Weathersby, and her sister, 30-year-old Erica Weathersby.
Detective: Jackson triple homicide that killed 2-year-old was premeditated
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — Bond was denied again for one of the men accused of killing three people, including a 2-year-old, in Jackson. Devon Modacure was back in court Tuesday. He is charged with three counts of capital murder, burglary, armed robbery, auto theft and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.(WLBT) Devon Modacure was back in court Tuesday.
Detective: Jackson triple homicide that killed 2-year-old was premeditated
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — Bond was denied again for one of the men accused of killing three people, including a 2-year-old, in Jackson. Devon Modacure was back in court Tuesday. He is charged with three counts of capital murder, burglary, armed robbery, auto theft and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.(WLBT) Devon Modacure was back in court Tuesday.
The End Zone: Week 4
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week 4 of high school football is here! Click here for the latest scores! Game of the Week: Jackson Prep @ Tri-County Academy Jackson Prep held Tri-County Academy to six points in last year’s meeting between the two teams. Quarterback Luke Essary threw a touchdown pass to Asher Reynolds to give Prep an early lead. Essary later connected with Jay Bennett on a pass over the middle that Bennett turned into a touchdown. That won this week’s Play of the Day.
‘They’re human too’: How Claiborne County deputies are coping after losing a fellow officer
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - It has been three days since a Claiborne County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty. Deputy Terrian Bailey was shot and killed just after midnight on Monday, Sept. 7 in the parking lot of Michael Dean’s Convenience Store in Hermanville. The 45-year-old had been with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department for six years.
Show More
loading
Actions
Get in touch with Quentin
Contact Quentin, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack