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 7th Annual Rails to Reels Film Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, October 22nd and 23rd, at Meridian’s Historic Temple Theatre.
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People that love to walk laced up their shoes and took steps to bring awareness of diabetes in Mississippi.
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The annual Wechsler Day was held Saturday at the historic Wechsler School to restore the facility.
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Candidate for District 32 Rod Hickman made a campaign stop at the Velma Young Center Saturday.
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The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi will host its annual Walk for Diabetes event in Meridian Sunday at Bonita Lakes Park.
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An 18-year-old was shot while playing basketball in Louisville.
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The organization is also working on acquiring a new building for a community center.
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Lamaurice Jenkins is accused of breaking into the woman's home and then forcing her into her car.
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A local church held a days of creation drive where they educated the public of God’s creation in the comfort of their car.
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688 solar panels are now installed on the backside of Northeast Middle School’s campus.
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The pressure of G-force is no joke, especially when riding in a high-speed aircraft. Newscenter 11′s reporter Nicholas Brooks got to experience that firsthand when he went for a ride with the Aeroshell Team at the Louisville-Winston Airport Saturday.
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Jacob Hyde, 16, was arrested Monday for allegedly killing his mother’s boyfriend.
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The graffiti on several buildings on 22nd Avenue has been removed.
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Business owners are outraged Monday in the city of Meridian after 7 buildings were hit with graffiti, including the Threefoot building.
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Acts of kindness can come in any form to help another person. One Meridian man has been doing just that by repairing old bicycles for kids in his neighborhood. Newscenter 11 found out that he is known as the “Bicycle Man”.
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A popular food delivery service is looking to hire 200 new contract drivers.
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One city council member is aiming to give all skaters a place to call their home by building a potential skating park in Meridian.
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The town of Marion leaders spoke at a local school to encourage young students to follow their dreams.
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Local medical experts discuss COVID vaccine hesitancy in Black Americans. They offer insights on the vaccines and what people of color should know about the shots.
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Over 75 students participated in Field Trip Friday at the Mississippi Children’s Museum.
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A Clarke County family lost everything in a house fire Monday night as they barely escaped alive on 1000 block of County Road 379.
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The Culinary Park in Meridian is the new home for a food truck park, where people will be able to enjoy their favorite meals on wheels.
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A Meridian family loaded up their truck with food, water, and hygiene items to take to Louisiana to help Hurricane Ida victims.
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Local couple owns the two largest animals in Lauderdale County.
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Many people took steps and made strides to help promote suicide awareness during the annual suicide prevention walk in Meridian.
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Hundreds of men and women got on their motorcycles, suited up in leather, and hit the road to honor the ones who lost their lives in 9/11.
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The 6th Annual ‘Stop the Violence’ Rally was held in Quitman
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A protest was held Saturday in honor of 5-year-old Zy’Kerioun Brown on Old Marion Rd.
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Faking COVID-19 vaccination cards is apparently a growing crime.
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A local mother held a candlelight vigil to remember her son that was killed 6 years ago. The family said they still don’t have justice.
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A 5-year-old child died a car crash on Old Country Club Road in Marion.
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Many people received their first dose of the COVID 19 vaccine at MSU Meridian to help increase the vaccination rate in Lauderdale County.
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The popular clothing line “Cross Colours” took off in the ‘90s with the goal to impact the fashion industry with its positive messages. It has now made its way to the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience as a new exhibit.
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Wesley House responded to the needs of the Ida evacuees in Meridian by giving away bags of food.
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The FY 2022 budget for the city of Meridian is still in the works. But city leaders will propose a final budget Friday.
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Marion Volunteer Fire Department has been on standby ready to assist with any damage in its area due to the tropical storm.
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A local organization held an appreciation day for its first responders on Sunday in Sumter County.
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One nonprofit organization is preparing for Tuesday to help families that could be affected by hurricane Ida.
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A spokesperson for Mississippi Power reported today that their storm team is assembled and ready to respond to any impacts from severe weather.
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Hotels in our area are preparing for an influx of evacuees from the Louisiana coast.
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Many people are taking a drug meant for horses and cattle to try to prevent or treat COVID-19.
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The long-awaited $4.2 million project of the Sela Ward Parkway to revitalize 22nd Ave. has been re-modified from its original plan after hearing the concerns of the businesses that will affect the change.
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Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department said they have arrested two people that are responsible for a burglary that took place Thursday.
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More people will now be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Meridian Community College as it partners with Rush Health Systems.
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6 people have been arrested Thursday after a 3-hour investigation by Statewide Narcotics Task Force.