Elizabeth Jackson
Producer
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Elizabeth Jackson is a Meridian native and is thrilled to be part of the WTOK News 11 team.
Elizabeth graduated from Meridian High in 2016 and continued her education at Mississippi State University.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Elizabeth wears many hats in the WTOK News 11 newsroom. She is a reporter and a producer. If you see Elizabeth out on a story, say hello! Elizabeth is always looking for news tips and story ideas.
Elizabeth is an avid sports fan. She watches as much sports as she possibly can when she's not working. She also enjoys music and listening to her favorite R & B songs and artists. Elizabeth also loves to read mystery and horror novels during her spare time.
Education
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:51 AM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Mississippi Power continues to restore power in the wake of Sunday night's storms.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:31 AM CST
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Former Miss Mississippi Holly Brand is a contestant on season 23 of 'The Voice'
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 8:09 AM CST
|By Elizabeth Jackson
An 86-year-old Clarke County man was found safe Wednesday morning.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:00 AM CST
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Travelers may need to check on their flights after an FAA computer outage.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:47 AM CST
|By Elizabeth Jackson
If you were not able to bring toys Friday, you may still bring toys to WTOK-TV Monday.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 7:36 AM CST
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Some areas are dealing with power outages after heavy storms.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 8:08 AM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The Hope for Hunger Food Drive is happening at the Piggly Wiggly in Collinsville till 6 this evening.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 7:36 AM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
All lanes of traffic later reopened.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 4:16 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The MAX hosted a Christmas in July event as a part of their 1st Saturday events.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Pastor Cora Lee Cole becomes the first woman to lead Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church in its 142-year history.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 8:41 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Singers and songwriters from all over the state of Mississippi made their way to the Queen City.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Senator Rod Hickman speaks about the overturning of the landmark decision.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
A sewer line on B Street must be repaired before paving can begin on Sela Ward Parkway.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
A World Peace concert will be held in Meridian in the wake of recent tragedies.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The Meridian Freedom Project hosted a women's empowerment brunch to kick off the summer.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Fallen MPD Officer Kennis Croom's squad car was memorialized outside the Meridian Police Department.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
A prayer for the city took place on City Hall lawn earlier this morning.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 3:32 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
A group of children raised $800 for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
A portion of 8th St will be closed starting Wednesday, June 7th for paving.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
An organization is preparing to place a historical marker in Kemper County to remember three black sharecroppers.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
A Stop the Violence Rally was hosted by the non-profit organization The Voice of Grieving Hearts.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2022 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Rising gas prices have impacted families traveling for the State Games
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The event will be open to guests 21 and over.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
One member of the community spoke about what Memorial Day means to them.
Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Two retired teachers are hoping to help children improve their reading skills.
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The community of Dalewood came together to raise money for one of their own.
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 7:12 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Ethan Armstrong will be taking a trip to Florida courtesy of the Make a Wish Foundation.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 8:51 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Middleton Attendance Center Class of 1970 celebrated their 52nd class reunion at their former school.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Meridian Parks & Recreation is hosting their annual "Touch a Truck" event this weekend.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Philadelphia was a stop for Michael Guest ahead of the June 7th Primary election.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 8:37 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Meridian is an overnight stop on Run for the Wall’s Southern Route.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 9:00 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Punjab Palace on South Frontage Road had a fire around noon yesterday according to LEMA director Odie Barrett.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Customers could also donate money while shopping in the store.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp will start hosting weeklong overnight and day camp events in the month of June.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Teens came out to the Velma Young Center and had the chance to talk to some people about their future.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 9:46 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The residents say the ditch was last cleared between 2003 and 2006.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 9:36 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The school system hopes to get more parents involved in what their child is doing in school instead of taking a passive approach.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Passing the test is a requirement to advance to the fourth grade.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The 69th Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival ended Sunday.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
It was another eventful weekend in the Queen City.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Dr. Dan Barnard is now executive director of Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The fire happened on Poplar Springs Drive and 39th St.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 9:25 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
A music history seminar focused on Jimmie Rodgers and other famous musical Mississippians.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 9:49 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Jimmie’s Jam was hosted in Dumont Plaza earlier this evening and local musicians had opportunity to showcase their talents.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 4:47 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Flower shops in the Queen City have been doing what they can to stay ahead of the curve on floral orders.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The second showing of Jimmie Rodgers: The Blue Yodeler happened Sunday afternoon at MCC.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 12:33 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
All nurses have a calling to their career, for Sheri Shelby working in the school system seemed like a perfect fit after working as a pediatric nurse.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 4:14 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The front lawn of the Meridian City Hall was full of people for Bud N’ Boilin.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
Nurses in the Lauderdale County School District have seen more than a few changes in their day-to-day activities since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth Jackson
The constitutional protection of abortion rights would end if the ruling moves forward.