Nicholas Brooks
Reporter
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Nicholas Brooks was born in Meridian and has been a life-long fan of WTOK. Nicholas is thrilled to be a part of the news team. He graduated from West Lauderdale High in 2016. Nicholas is currently working to earn his bachelor's degree in broadcasting. He enjoys reading, traveling, enjoying new food, meditating, and making motivational videos. His favorite book is Conversation with God by Neale Donald Walsch.
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The Meridian School Board announced its plans for use of Carver Middle School.
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Veterans who flew this aircraft back in the late 1970s gathered to reminisce and share their memories.
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The Meridian City Council recently discussed concerns in the Meridian Police Department.
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The aircraft is just the beginning of the new Veterans Memorial Park at Key Field.
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A juvenile was found Tuesday in a ditch, with a gunshot wound.
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A memorial service was held Wednesday to for a K9 deputy who died from cancer.
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People asked for transparency in the decision-making process.
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One of the most traveled roads in Meridian was finally paved after years of driving over cracks and potholes.
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A 22-year-old woman is changing lives after her own life was forever changed.
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WTOK News 11 got reaction from the Meridian police chief, who expressed her sorrow regarding the loss of Officer Kennis Croom.
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A group of people is concerned that the Meridian School Board is closing Carver Middle School.
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A ceremony was held in Philadelphia to give Vietnam Veterans a welcome home they never received.
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Locals reacted to the tragic death of a Meridian police officer and an expectant mother.
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WTOK News 11 revisits a homicide case where a 5-year-old boy was shot and killed.
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Dispensaries and associated businesses could soon be seen in the city of Meridian.
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Meridian Police Chief Deborah Young said there was an error in the ordering process that delayed food getting to the shelter.
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An event coordinator is helping Winn Dixie reach out to the community.
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Bikers and runners will have a new trail to explore in Meridian.
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Wednesday was the first day patients could apply for a medical marijuana card in Mississippi.
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The Mississippi Veterans’ Affairs put on a special ceremony at the Mississippi Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Newton. Mississippians who lost their lives in wars around the world were honored.
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A fight broke out after Meridian High School’s graduation Friday.
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People are investing in downtown and helping to improve the area.
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Southeast High School has new cameras and automatic door locks to better protect its students.
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Family members say they’re grieving after losing loved ones due to gun violence.
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Winn-Dixie will have its largest fundraiser to benefit Folds of Honor, Saturday, May 21.
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The run for the wall is back after being gone for two years due to the pandemic. Bikers from all over will participate in the annual bike ride Monday.
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The Marion Police Dept. Foundation awarded $300 scholarships.
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Meridian’s public works employees received recognition for all the hard work they do.
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The cost of traveling lately has not been so easy on people’s wallets.
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The traffic light at A Street and 22nd Avenue in Meridian was recently removed to accommodate the completion of improvements to Sela Ward Parkway.
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The CEO of EMEPA is concerned about the potential removal of a traffic light at A Street and 22nd Avenue.
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A portion of 25th Avenue deemed to be a “collapse zone” has been closed for months.
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Stores have been struggling to stock baby formula due to the nationwide shortage.
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Police Chief Deborah Young noted that MPD has made seven arrests just this year in five older homicide cases.
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Meridian Housing Authority has received $1.5 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Labor to be used for skills training for high-risk youth.
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The potential removal of a traffic light on 22nd Avenue South is still being discussed by the Meridian City Council.
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The city council voted Tuesday to hire a company to come up with a design for a skatepark in Meridian.
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WTOK News 11 talks to 12-year-old Madison Driver, who is on a mission to help people in her community in our Frontline Responders.
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Police said a bystander crashed after trying to get away from the shooting.
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Southeast High School hosted its 4th Annual Signing Day for seniors to celebrate their hard work.
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Two people are dead after a shooting at a gas station in Meridian.
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City council members discussed phases for a proposed skate park.
Business owners and drivers are not happy with the possible removal of a traffic light on Sela Ward Parkway.