Brianna Bynum
Reporter
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Brianna Bynum was born and raised in Starkville, but did something a little unusual and decided to pursue her college degree at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. Brianna fell in love with journalism at Ole Miss and recently graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She enjoys reading and watching movies during her spare time. Brianna is excited to be a part of the WTOK news team and looks forward to meeting new people in the community.
Her email address is brianna.bynum@wtok.com
Kevin Brunson faces a charge of sexual abuse in the second degree.
Voting rights groups hoped a federal judge would honor their request to lift certain restrictions pertaining to absentee voting in Mississippi.
Kelvin McGruder was found not guilty by a judge in Lauderdale County Circuit Court this month.
Traffic in downtown Meridian can get hectic, so having traffic lights that can effectively control the flow is crucial. However, some drivers say that’s not the case.
Margaret Walker and her husband extended a short vacation because of Hurricane Sally.
Areas that are prone to flooding could be vulnerable to expected heavy rain.
A mental health awareness group is planning to march on the campus of the University of West Alabama to protest a building named after former Alabama governor and klansman, Bibb Graves.
Transportation Director Jayson Chisolm says there are specific plans in place to make sure students who ride the bus stay healthy.
183 students at Crestwood Elementary will return to campus Tuesday for the first time in nearly six months. Principal Dana Bell says she’s put several safety measures in place like installing classroom hand washing stations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Although things are different this year, fans are still excited to see football.
Jack will return with her current title of lieutenant.
Meridian City Attorney Kermit Kendrick said he we will meet with Mayor Percy Bland and determine if the city will appeal the reversal.
The City of Meridian hopes to receive funding for the future home of the Jimmie Rodgers Museum.
A no-contact census drive is scheduled tomorrow in Livingston, Alabama.
A couple from Lake Charles found refuge in Meridian during Hurricane Laura.
A Louisiana family traveled over 300 miles to Meridian from their home to escape Hurricane Laura.
Hotel managers across town say they’ve received reservations from evacuees and power crews as well.
Football season looks a lot different than usual for Demopolis High School fans.
A local licensed nail technician is celebrating opening her very own nail salon.
Phyllis Collier has been teaching for 23 years but says she has never had to teach from a classroom with empty desks.
The event is geared towards uplifting families who have experienced unexpected tragedies.
The flag commission has chosen its top five flag designs but only one will officially fly as the next Mississippi state flag.
The city hopes to have a proposed finalized budget by September 15.
At full capacity, the Meridian Police Department has 115 officers. However, the department is currently operating at 63% with 73 officers.
The city wants to spend $100,000 to clean up eyesores.
Students can grab a free lunch and breakfast for the next morning during a daily bus stop
Mississippi VA Executive Director Stacey Pickering says the hope is to end veteran homelessness in the state.
Meridian city leaders have been meeting with department heads to discuss the 2021 budget.
Police say 23-year old Jelani Brown, Jr., is charged in the death of Jabari Clayton.
The thought of having a baby during a pandemic can be a scary experience if the mother is COVID-positive before giving birth.
Smith says a doctor told him that he’s making miraculous progress.
The school board unanimously passed a motion for the virtual plan.