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Former Meridian Police Chief passed at the age of 66WTOK-TV3 HOURS AGO
Two car accident on Highway 39WTOK-TV2 DAYS AGO
WJTV 12Mississippi man sentenced in deaths of fiancée, police officerMERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – A Newton man was sentenced to life in prison after he pled guilty in connection to the deaths of hisfiancée and a Meridian police officer. The Meridian Star reported Dante Bender, a former Newton police officer, was sentenced on Wednesday, May 22. Meridian Police Officer Kennis Croom, 30, was killed while […]
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Lauderdale County hosts Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the lives lost at battleMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - In Lauderdale County, the local VFW chapters put on a special ceremony to honor the lives of those fallen during the battle. The ceremony kicked off with a flyover, invocation, and the singing of the National Anthem. Members of the local VFW Chapters took the podium...1 day ago
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Morning storm activity could hinder afternoon storm developmentMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Memorial Day starts out a little damp, but these early morning storms are certainly going to help as we move about later today. Some of the storms that crossed through early this morning packed quite a punch!. Those storms were associated with a cold front moving...Meridian, MS1 day ago
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Sugartown Riders host their 2nd annual Kids Summer Kickoff eventMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK)—Schools are officially ending for the summer, and children now have a lot of free time on their hands. Still, on Monday, the Sugartown Riders Social and MC Club hosted a Kids Summer Kickoff event at Highland Park from 1 PM until 5 PM. Members of the...Meridian, MS1 day ago
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Two car accident on Highway 39MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A two vehicle collision occurred on Highway 39 in front of the Freddie’s Fine Spirits. A maroon car collided into the side of a white car landing both cars in the median. 3 individuals were taken away by an ambulance to receive medical attention. News...Meridian, MS2 days ago
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Rain-free and a little less humid for TuesdayMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We’re behind a cold front, and a northerly wind will dominate for Tuesday. So, it’ll be a bit less humid with dew points in the mid 60s instead of low 70s. This will allow our Tuesday morning to start with seasonable mid 60s. Our Tuesday afternoon will be hot, but the lower humidity will keep the heat index closer to the actual temperature (instead of near 100 degrees). It’ll also be a rain-free day, but this won’t last too long.Meridian, MS1 day ago
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Spacey’s Rock N Roll Tattoo celebrates 31 years of businessMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Spacey’s Rock N Roll Tattoo celebrated a special milestone this afternoon. The business celebrated their 31st anniversary with a special celebration on Front Street. There was live music, DJ’s, vendors, food, and tattooing available for everyone in attendance. Spacey’s anniversary celebration was completely free...Meridian, MS3 days ago
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Anthony Williams foundMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - UPDATE: Williams has been found and is safe. The Meridian Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of a missing man. Anthony Williams was last seen in the 4600 block of Royal Road. He was wearing a burgundy sweater with a blue jacket, black jeans,...Meridian, MS4 days ago
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6th annual Love More in your NeighborhoodMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Life And Love Community support group hosted their 6th annual Love More in the Neighborhood event at Uptown Meridian Mall. The organization brought the community together for an afternoon of praise and worship that included, live entertainment, a cake walk, ring toss, gospel performances and door prizes as well.Meridian, MS1 day ago
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Mississippi Veterans Affairs held its annual Memorial Day program in NewtonMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Memorial Day marks a somber day across the country as we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedoms. The Mississippi Veterans Affairs hosted its Memorial Day program at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton. VA Director of Operations Mark Lawson, who...Newton, MS1 day ago
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Armed robbery reported Thursday morningMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Police dispatch reported a call about an armed robbery of a person along 14th Street Thursday morning, near local hospitals. Police were searching for a suspect. News 11 reached out to Meridian Police for information. If you know anything about this, call 911 or Crime Stoppers...Meridian, MS5 days ago
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A Wreath-Laying Memorial was held to honor the life of Jimmie RodgersMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Sunday, May 26th, marks the anniversary of Jimmie Rodgers’s death, and a few of his fans put together a Wreath-Laying Memorial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Meridian near Oak Grove Baptist Church. Jimmie Rodgers was not only the father of Country music but also American...Meridian, MS1 day ago
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High speed chase in Lauderdale County, vehicle able to get awayMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - According to Sgt. Jameka Moore with MHP, a high-speed chase ensued on Hwy. 19. Moore said an MHP Trooper attempted to make a traffic stop on a White Dodge Challenger, but the vehicle did not stop and led the Trooper on a high-speed chase. The White...4 days ago
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Holiday weekend heat dips after MondayMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - It’s almost fitting that we stay warm through Memorial Day (the unofficial start of summer) before temps dip back down into seasonable ranges. We’ll stick around in the lower 90s through Sunday, with temperatures possibly rising into the mid 90s on Monday. Lows will stick around in the lower 70s for the next few nights, so it’ll feel warm overnight as well.Meridian, MS3 days ago
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AL.comUpdate: Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail and damaging winds to hit Sumter County SaturdayOn Saturday at 4:06 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 4:30 p.m. for Sumter County. Expect nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 4:06 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Epes, or near Livingston, moving east...
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City of Meridian Arrest Report May 23, 2024Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 107 calls for service from May 22, 2024 at 6:00 AM to May 23, 2024 at 6:00 AM. The following were reported to the Meridian Police Department. Robbery. There were no robberies reported. Commercial Burglary. There were no commercial burglaries reported. Church...Meridian, MS5 days ago
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