Christen Hyde
Multimedia Journalist/Anchor
Meridian, MS
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Christen Hyde is a native of Thomasville, which is located in southwest Alabama. She is an Alabamian at heart but grew up traveling to Meridian with family on the weekends. She began her career with WTOK in June 2022.
Christen comes to WTOK with several years of experience. She previously worked in news markets in Jackson, TN and Tallahassee, FL. She graduated with her Master of Arts Degree in Professional Communication from Florida State University in Tallahassee. She also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL.
She has a true passion for journalism and reporting on stories that mean the most to the community.
Christen enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, going to the movies, and spending time with her family. She is so excited to be a member of the WTOK news team!
If you see Christen out exploring the city, please say hello and if you have a story idea please send it to christen.hyde@wtok.com.
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Drought conditions seem to have gotten worse due to not receiving enough rain in the forecast.
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35 plus workers with the Associated Builders and Contractors of Mississippi started the interior demotion of what will be the new recreation center at Hope Village.
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Attendees were able to ask questions and have a discussion with Josh Todd, the Interim Executive Director.
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With the recent disasters like the Maui fires and Hurricane Idalia, scammers will use these incidents to take advantage of those who are trying to help others or those experiencing the disaster.
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In August, Governor Tate Reeves signed a partial-state-level burn ban proclamation.
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One of the nation’s most memorable wildfire prevention initiatives has recently launched a new campaign.
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Meridian Community College started its two-day blood drive with Mississippi Blood Services on September 13 and 14.
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Ian Turner and Christian Roman share how beneficial receiving this honor will be for their futures.
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The American Heart Association said child obesity rates have nearly quadrupled since the 1970s.
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Crestwood Elementary School held its W.I.G. Day.
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12124 replaced the flag at the Doughboy Monument on Monday afternoon.
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The health system has hired three cardiothoracic surgeons from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson as a part of a new partnership between the two hospitals.
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Investigators said the incident happened on August 8 around 10 p.m.
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Executive Director David Schultz shares other assistance available through the agency.
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City road crews were out on Friday morning working on 32nd Street in Meridian.
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Demolition on the Frank Cochran Center located in Highland Park continues this week.
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Care Lodge in Meridian said one in every four women and one in nine men will experience domestic violence.
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The Meridian Fire Department received some donations from Citgo Petroleum and Mississippi Power.
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At this week’s city council meeting, the council voted to accept the bid for police body and in-car cameras.
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The boil notice was lifted Friday, according to Mayor Willie Lake.
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Crews have been working to repair a leak near Highway 17 South.
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The NAACP hosts regular unit meetings on the last Thursday of each month.
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The Clarke County Circuit Court has issued a warrant for Agee.
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Since school is now in full swing, the awareness month is geared towards promoting school attendance and reducing absenteeism.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Meridian and Lauderdale County hosted a unit meeting on Thursday night.
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During the month of August, the coalition focused on encouraging new mothers to not smoke if they are breastfeeding.
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The non-profit is low on canned goods in its food pantry.
The City of Quitman, Clarke County Board of Supervisors, and Pat Harrison Waterway District officials are still working to repair the dam and emergency spillway at the water park.
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Fans from all over the country like Virginia, California, and even Michigan visited the city to see the country music icon.
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The Thomasville Career Readiness Center, Public Library, and Museum has recently opened its new two-story building.
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Central Mississippi Homeschool Support Group and East Central Community College partnered together on Friday to host an area homeschool kickoff event.
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Anderson Regional Health System hosted its 35th Meridian Community College Nursing Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday.
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Traffic in both directions will have to detour for an estimated 3 months.
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The Meridian Public School District has hired Adrian Phillips as the full-time Parent and Community Engagement Specialist this year.
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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded Northeast Elementary School $3,500 through its youth literacy grant program.
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Thomasville, Ala., Police are still trying to find who killed Andy Crawford, Jr., in May.
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Anderson Regional Health System has hired Meridian native and endocrinologist, Dr. David Lott.
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Presley visited the Pickled Pig County Market in De Kalb to show support to small business owners.
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The organization installs ramps for the elderly and disabled in Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba and Newton counties.
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Mayor Larry Gill said crews plan to start working on the bridge on Dale Drive next Wednesday.
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Mothers of Purpose is a faith-based organization that’s hosting an event geared towards encouraging and offering resources to single mothers.
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Public Works Director David Hodge said the bridge is 65 years old.
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Meridian Community College is always looking for ways to strengthen mental health initiatives on campus.
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The Stronger Together Foundation presented the flag to the United Way of East Mississippi and the Community Foundation of East Mississippi.
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MCC welcomed new students to campus by hosting its Liftoff Orientation Session Thursday morning.
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The city council discussed several topics ranging from road improvements to school new programs.
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District One Election Commissioner Chuck Overby said they took steps to correct the error.
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