Jackson Jambalaya

You left out Donna Ladd.

Keegan Fox is my choice, and she isn't on the list.

I guess I need to start watching WAPT, since I've never seen Jennifer Ortega before, but she is my clear favorite.

Courtney Cronin is smokin in that picture, she has that innocent, hot country girl kinda look.

A meager selection of racks.

Courtney Cronin

Courtney Cronin

Some of these "candidates" would be good in an Alpo commercial.

Courtney Cronin is drop dead gorgeous. She's also the best reporter out of this group so she'd win two polls.

I follo Jennifer Ortega on twitter and instagram and there may not be a more self-absorbed person
in the world than her. That girl takes a selfie at least once a day.

I liked Keegan Fox better at Ole Miss when she was Keisha Ferguson. That name is faker than some of these smiles.

i vote for amy mccullough...

Therese Apel

Tough choice among 5 or 6.

To avoid a nasty run-off and possible litigation, during the final weekend of voting, how about adding a video interview question about something other than #MSSEN or global warming or Maps of Iraq/South Africa, so neither a "Miss Teen SC" clone nor former MILF beauty/ex-half-term-guv-whacko-type won't slip thru the cracks into the winner's circle?

Or better yet, KF, how about a "live" swimsuit photo competition? Because, you know, it's still summer and all, and you've got a nice camera and need more practice (don't we all?). You could be the official credentialed photographer, KF. I can get a couple of dump truck loads of sand spread in my backyard and host a round-robin beach volleyball tourney of two-woman "teams". This would would be ideal to judge "athleticism" (for Miss Congeniality or best bod or something) and "physical fitness (tan lines, closeups of feet, generous cut of swimsuit, beauty sans makeup-- the important stuff). The truly motivated contestants seeking to pad their resume could come early with work gloves and a rake to earn bonus points spreading sand (leveling the playing surface snd my back lawn). Super bonus points for those who bring their own wheelbarrow. This falls under the optional "good citizenship" portion of competition for helping improve their community.

In the spirit of fair play, patriotism, apple pies, news babery, Free Dumb and Murka, if u need some boots on the ground (or preferably, flip flops at poolside) for an election integrity team to be hands-on for, um, "integrity" purposes and volleyball refereeing, I feel I owe it to my, um, hometown, to volunteer my time and expertise to this worthy effort. No payment necessary as donations in kind of tiki drinks and sunscreen will be graciously accepted.

Besides, I have a ton of personal/ vacation days that I'd prefer to use now while my eyesight & everything else still "works", rather than to retire a few months early when total functionality is not as likely and I'll likely be fishing or painting landscapes like W.

KF, thanks for changing the subject this morning & improving the scenery. As far as middle-age male eye-candy fantasies go, I'm taking it to a new level.

Brittany Bell, WAPT

In order to impress Pete Perry I have already voted more than 3 times. Way more.

um, Burt Casnsae, duh!

Was that a wet t-shirt contest the C-L was holding with all the buckets of ice? It was close but I think Geoff Pender won.

there is ONE and ONLY ONE reason to appoint from within--we can NOT attract talent from outside Jackson and/or if we COULD the costs associated with what it would take in terms of compensation would create a political and management disaster!!

In order to impress Chris McDaniel I am removing any black votes.

Carmen and Anna over at the JFP should get some consideration Kingfish. I think they even shave.

I suppose this site only welcomes white, middle age males (and older). This is pretty insulting to your women readers and supporters. I agree we need to change the worn out subjects we've all been enmeshed in, but can't we change the conversation to something that's not sexist and we can all enjoy?

Stiletto and DWF both have posting privileges and can post a hottest male reporter or newsman poll any time they want to. Any of my good friends can if they ask me.

"This is pretty insulting to your women readers and supporters."

How about the various pageants? Do they offend you also?

This isn't a legit poll without Barbie.

she got a virus going from computer to computer to your site and she got a virus? if she was only going to this site to vote and got a virus then the virus came from you? fitting, because you are a cancer.

If my name's on the list, does it mean I have to fret about my appearance, or can I still focus on serious journalism?

Amazing what you clowns will do when you see a girl with a football.

Too bad I couldn't get a pic of one of them hunting or holding an AR-15.

Emily Le Coz @August 19, 2014 at 12:54 PM
No, it just means your middle name had too few E's to be normal.

Jennifer Ortega,
We should meet and we should invite Hadas Brown.

Yeah, that is about the only hot picture of Courtney Cronin. If you look at normal pictures of her, you realize that no, she isn't wearing shoulder pads in the football picture.

If you want Emily I'll go vote for you 20-25 times. Pete Perry didn't teach me how to scam the poll but he does think it is perfectly acceptable to do so if it means winning an election.

I think in fairness you could breakdown by age and include others like Melanie. Sometime a 50 is better than two 25's

@August 19, 2014 at 12:33 PM
"This isn't a legit poll without Barbie."

The poll is "Hottest Reporter" not "Worst Dressed Reporter, "Most Self-Absorbed Reporter, or "Meteorologist Most Likely to be Seen on a Doppler Radar." If those polls are conducted, I am sure Barbie "No Autographs Please" Bassett would win the day.

Anonymous slumpbusters hijacking the poll with the Therese Apel votes.

10:09, at the True the Vote hearing in federal court, she was the only reporter who did not take a note. Heck, she did not even bring a notebook. Just sat at the back of the room and tried to stay awake. Well, I take that back. I was trying to stay awake. Meanwhile, Courtney, Emily, and the others wrote furiously.

A few years back when WLBT was featuring a high school cheerleading squad each Friday during high school football season, I heard Barbie say "no autographs, please" to a group of high school cheerleaders who weren't exactly clamoring for her signature.

Marsha Halford Pollack for the past 35 years! Hot as a firecracker on the 4th of July!
She was hot in the late '70's and still is!

You left out Chuckie.

Dear "anonymous" who posted a comment about the broadness of my shoulders at 1:31 p.m.

You're sort of spot on with your response. For the past six years I've worked as a sports reporter covering football and basketball. This summer, I decided it was time for a change in my career, so I decided to put my efforts towards becoming a professional football player. I have four years of NCAA eligibility left and thought, "hey, if I work hard enough I can be a three- or four-star prospect too!"

With that said, I went through rigorous workouts and training sessions to work into a role at my natural position, which is a 3-tech defensive tackle. Therefore, that's what you must be referring to regarding the width of my shoulders.

So, if you'd like to line up across from me at the line of scrimmage sometime, I'd be happy to show you what I'm working with.

OH Snap!!!!

BOOM!!!

I think I'm in love with Courtney.

Anna Wolfe of the Jackson Free Press is gorgeous. You should add her.

Three or four women have two pictures posted - are we getting ready for a runoff already? Is that why Chuckie is in the state?

Jennifer Ortega is so fine

Toni Miles who used to be on Fox 40 and is now on the coast, will always have my vote!

Dear Punked,

Courtney will take a moment to pancake your country ass before sacking your QB.

Then she'll tell all about your shortcomings in her memoirs. But maybe you'll get a signed print of a glamour shot without having to pay for it from one of your cows selling selfies at a TeaBagger "Fundraiser".

"Moo"

I do believe Courtney Cronin just challenged the punk to a one-on-one Oklahoma drill. I promise you, bud, you do not want to do that.

OK, this contest is OVER. You have everyone dolled up, looking their best. And Courtney Cronin blows the others out of the water wearing shoulder pads and eyeblack. Does that not automatically end the discussion?

Courtney Cronin has it all!! Brains and athleticism -- the competition is over!

Teresa Apel

Courtney may have it all but she only has 17 votes.

Wanna clue how bogus this all is? Scroll down to previous poll on this subject. Courtney Ann Jackson WON. Was with Fox then. Stuffed the ballot box. Not a vote in this poll. NADA. ALL BOGUS.

Is there some subliminal intent in posting two or more pictures of the same 'girl'?

Brittany Bell is my choice. She's real in the literal sense of the word. She has a natural delivery and, above all, sticks to one hairdo and does not want to be a movie star.

I do notice you left David Hartman off the list. And, of course Bert deserves an honorable mention just for sticking with the game.

If you go by boobs, Ken South would win, hands down, and everybody knows Stuart Kellogg would take the prize if it were based on smile.

Wait; Since Eric Law is now, ah, givin' up the boo-tay, should he be among the contestants?

I have a crush on Jennifer Ortega.

Therese is the best reporter. She is hot in the way that makes people want to be like her and want to be with her at the same time.
She wins in my book regardless.

Therese Apel

Each one of these reporters deserves to win. Some are better at reporting at times than the others and sometimes they are worse.
Some appear more attractive at times and less attractive at other times.
It all balances out...
I think they all do a great job most of the time.

I miss Monica Hernandez.

I wish some of them would get their vocal power from the diaphragm instead of the nose.
Makes all the difference in the world in voice delivery.
I've noticed even some top network talking heads tend to sound nasally.
Not appealing.

Not a single mention about Danielle Avitable, yet she's first?

Her newscasts help me fall asleep on weekends.

Am I missing something? Is there another picture of Therese Apel that isn't showing up on my screen? She may be a great reporter, although no one would know it if it is printed in the Clarion Phamplet. But hottest?

I guess the Facebook buddies of Miss Apel have been voting early and often. LOL

Who is Stephanie Alexander?

There is only one clear choice....
Cheryl Lasseter
Over the top beautiful, and smart.

Jennifer Ortega with Donner Kay honorable mention

Yes, 10:43, everybody deserves to win. A trophy for every contestant. No score kept. Show up and you get a trophy. And you're right, if you average three dogs and three beauties, on average, everybody is real attractive.

How does it really feel to wake up stoopid every mornin?

Contestant? A contestant is someone who takes part in a competition.
I fail to see where any of these reporters signed up for this "competition".
AAMOF, the blog creator got names wrong and left out other names in this "contest".
"How does it really feel to wake up stooped every morning?"
I wouldn't know, Lapdog, Why don't YOU tell everyone

How many cheerleaders or people for that matter carry paper & pen to a ball game? Who asks for autographs these days now that anyone can snap a photo & share it? Exactly. None. Anyone has direct access to their local news people thanks to social media. How would I know this? Because I was Barbie's photog on all of those football games that she went to. And yep, I heard all of the conversations & questions she would be asked by people & questions she would ask them. Not once did she offer an autograph to anyone. In most cases, I was having to usher us immediately after to beat the football traffic. She has since moved well over a year ago so she's a non issue.

But it begs the question, where is Maggie or Stephanie on this poll since Marsha is on?

Both Maggie Wade and Stephanie Maxwell are topnotch in their field.
Their names were likely left off because whoever made up the list must not have been attracted to them for whatever reason.
I'm glad their names weren't on this list since I find the entire thing rather demeaning to these professionals.
These two ladies are often called on to be a spokesperson and emcee for many events in and out of Jackson. Their work speaks for itself.

Julie Straw is still #1.

Megan West

Heather Sophia is back in town !
Add her little self to the list and reset the poll.

Danielle Avitable is clearly the best reporter/anchor! I love watching her on the weekends!

Danielle Avitable is clearly #1. The hottest hottie!

How about adding pics for everyone on the ballot? And one of Mallary Pullen's pics is labeled Jennifer Pullen.

Heather Sophia is drop dead gorgeous, especially when she has that Linda Lovelace curly hair. Where is she??

Miss Sophia started at WLBT after the poll started or the day before. She wasn't on the station website. It happens sometimes.

Way to continue setting women back in the work force by sexualizing them instead of focusing on their actual intellect and skills. I just lost all respect for your blog. And to every man who commented encouraging this poll, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I bet most of you are married. Way to dishonor your wives by lusting after other women. How about for once rising above the typical behavior of men and be a real man.

Ms. Sophia is a cutie, but she needs a burger. Also, wherever she landed after her last stint in Jxn has left her with an unbearable affect to her voice. But yeah, she's a hottie.

9:03am

How about canning the self-righteous attitude along with all of the make-up you are surely wearing.

Jennifer Ortega by far the best choice. Beauty, brains and the attitude. She takes the cake!

How can anyone vote for anyone other than Jennifer Ortega?! She is even more beautiful in person than in the pictures!

Kingfish should shut down the poll at this point so that the other ladies will not be embarrassed.

9:03am - Radfem alert!!!

10:27 and 12:31 (Both probably the same person)-

That is as uncalled for as nitwits who play the race card.
What's the matter? Did 9:03's words hit too close to home?

What's the average age on here - 13? IQ? 84? pathetic.

2:31pm - Lighten up a little bit and get over yourself, sweetheart. :)

4:13, As the saying goes- There's no fool like an old fool!
But keep on fiddlin', maybe one day you'll strike an OLD but vaguely familiar note.
Pore thang.
Bless Your Heart!

Watched a video of Ms. Avitable on Youtube this morning. Needs a voice coach. has the dreaded monotone voice. Almost no inflection or change in tone in her voice.

ROFL! We must have watched the same video!But she IS cute.

Jennifer Ortega gets my vote as the hottest reporter the Metro area has ever had! Flawless

A tight race to the finish! Vote for Jennifer Ortega! She's great! Love watching every night!

Brittany Bell my #1 and Jewell Hillary #1 it's a tie. A strong #2 Julia Weiden. Bell could have won but she got married