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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Two families speak out after losing a son and a father. A press conference was held at the Meridian Police Department about a triple homicide that occurred on October 12th.
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Downtown was packed as hundreds of people gathered at city hall to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after the parade.
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The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance held their annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy.
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Many people head outside today to enjoy the first major snow of the year.
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Ward 4 City Councilwoman Romande Walker has started a movement this year called “bouncing through to check on you”.
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Residents in ward 3 are stepping into 2022 with new projects to improve their quality of life with the help of their leader, city councilman Joe Norwood.
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WTOK continues to talk with city leaders about their new ideas to improve the quality of life in the city of Meridian.
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Ward 5 City Councilwoman Ty Bell Lindsey is moving into the new year with ideas to help improve the quality of life in the city and her ward.
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A Meridian woman changed her life of crime to preaching to inmates.
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Additional arrest were made this week in the death of 31-year-old Tommie Warren.
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The Sela Ward Parkway project is expected to start this month.
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A Philadelphia man was killed on December 27th after police said he was struck by a stray bullet at his home.
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It’s important to remember to protect your plants and pets during cold temperatures.
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“New Year, new me” that’s what many people are saying as they enter the year 2022 with goals to better themselves.
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2021 has been a violent year in the Queen City. Meridian police are reporting more homicides this year than in 2020.
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A worker tested positive for COVID, so it was closed as a precaution.
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Meridian businesses saw an increase in sales compared to last year.
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Dan Self was retired but had a long and distinguished career in Meridian.
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Christmas may be over but that didn’t stop churches from celebrating the true meaning of the holiday.
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WTOK News 11 got the chance to spend time with a local family while they shared their meaning of Christmas.
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Lauderdale County supervisors are adding safety features with project savings.
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Cong. Terri Sewell is touring her district to highlight infrastructure needs.
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A local hospital delivered three sets of twins from three different couples last weekend.
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Thousands of candlelights paved a pathway to the Lake Ross Collins neighborhood in Collinsville.
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Dream Chasers Allied Health and Trade School in Meridian has been helping ladies in the community, learn a trade for three years.
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With the holiday season in full swing, the town of Marion celebrated another big year for their annual toy drive.
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A man has been charged with setting fire to three homes in Meridian in a 2-year period.
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Local hospitals said cases are trending down and they are also seeing a decrease in COVID deaths.
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Some people are asking the question after the mayor began a conversation about Black-on-Black crime.
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MAM highlighted an organization that has made great strides to improve the appearance of the Queen City.
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The Magnolia Middle School held a science event in the dark where the students educated the teachers about their projects
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Christmas lights lit the night in Collinsville as the community held its 2nd annual Christmas Parade.
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The Marion Christmas Parade was canceled Saturday due to the rain, but that didn’t stop Santa from visiting kids in the town of Marion.
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Mayor Jimmie Smith is perhaps one of a few elected officials who has said publicly he has concerns about Black on Black crime. We talked more in-depth with Smith Friday about what he meant.
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A kidnapping charge has been dropped against a Meridian man who police say was falsely accused.
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Local people reacted to the three men charged with the death of Ahmaud Arbery. The men were convicted of murder Wednesday.
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Dr. Minh Duong lost the Senate District 32 seat to Rod Hickman Tuesday.
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Meridian City Councilwoman Romande Walker is holding a 'give a teacher a turkey' food drive that will continue until December 16th.
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Lauderdale County Habitat for Humanity received a $5,000 check from the Allie Cat Run and Festival to help continue its mission of helping people.
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The seat for senate district 32 is up for grabs, and two candidates are making last-minute campaigns.
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Enviva Biomass gave back to the people of Sumter County.
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Enviva is a large producer of sustainable and renewable energy. Now it’s bringing a wood pellet plant to Sumter County.
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The Meridian city council approved a potential pay raise for the Meridian Police Department’s officers.
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District 32 candidate Rod Hickman announced key endorsements Monday as he continues on the campaign trail.
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The family paid tribute to Dennis Huggins in a special Sunday service.
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Ginger Minchew was the name that was on everyone’s minds as she has been fighting against cancer for some time.