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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Marion Chief Randall Davis has done it again by giving nearly a thousand kids school supplies for the fall.
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A Newscenter 11 viewer tipped us off about the Lauderdale County website being redirected to an overseas escort service.
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Three speakers gave their 10-minute stump speech Friday which is a yearly tradition at the fair.
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Political speakers from the local to state levels spoke during the Neshoba County Fair.
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The Meridian Museum of Art held an exhibit where it showcased the art of over 130 students.
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Jenkins Barber Shop has been a home away from home for many customers for over 60 years in Meridian.
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The Neshoba County Fair kicked off day 2 of their eight-day event full of fun for the whole family.
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We caught up with a few people to get their thought on the fair.
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Family and friends gathered at Clarkco State Park to pay tribute as Eddie Ivy said goodbye after more than 8 years on the job.
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Two holdovers from the Bland administration and two new appointments were confirmed by the council.
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Dogs and cats abandoned on the side of the road, dumped, and left to die.
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Two local ladies that have criminal backgrounds came together to give back to their community while aiming to stop the violence in the city of Meridian.
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Marines from NAS Meridian spent their Sunday morning revitalizing the walking trails at Bonita Lakes Park.
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James Carter Foundation held a ribbon-cutting for their new building that they are calling their home.
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Demolition is underway Saturday for the building that collapsed in downtown Meridian on 23rd avenue.
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Saturday marks 18 years since the deadly workplace shooting at Lockheed Martin. Family and friends continue to pay tribute each year.
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The city council interviewed candidates for department head positions.
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Jackson said he believes he accomplished a lot in his political career.
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Golden Ticket Cinemas inside the Uptown Meridian Mall are showcasing movies for just $1 for the whole family to enjoy.
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Hattiesburg will host thirty-seven women who represent all regions of the state with the winner serving for a full year as the state’s official ambassador for economic development and tourism.
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Mayor Jimmie Smith and council members have been sworn into office.
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Police Chief Chris Read said three people have been arrested for a shooting that happened near city hall Sunday night.
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The city hall lawn is packed with hundreds of people celebrating the annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival in the Queen City.
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Meridian Housing Authority hosted their 6th annual Strong Family Initiative Saturday.
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The second annual Corn Hole competition returned back to Meridian for the state games of Mississippi.
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15-year-old Gracie Dinh and 18-year-old Gulia East showed off their talents while shooting at targets 50 yards away.
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Former prosecutor weigh-in on Derek Chauvin sentencing
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The people who live at the Frank Berry Court Apartments are fed up with the multiple drive-by shootings.
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Two suspects have been arrested in a drive-by shooting that injured an 8-year-old boy Saturday in Meridian.
An eight-year-old boy was shot in the head in an apparent drive-by shooting.
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Newscenter 11 spoke with a swim instructor that has been teaching people survival and swimming skill for over 25 years.
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Many people thanked their fathers by giving them the gifts they deserved for Father’s day.
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Winn Dixie on Highway 39 North raised over $1,000 to the “Folds of Honor” charity.
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The Meridian City Council has approved renaming the old Velma Young building after a historic black woman who helped paved the way for the civil movement in Meridian.
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Winn-Dixie stores are asking customers to donate at the check-out register to support the nonprofit organization, Folds of Honor.
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Third Thursday returns to Meridian after being gone last year because of the pandemic.
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The family said the house is still in the same condition as when the crash happened May 14.
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A local family in Magnolia Park Court was given bunk beds after lost everything in a fire months ago.
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An elderly couple is glad to be alive after a large tree fell on their home on 318 59th avenue in Meridian.
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Bunks across America built 40 bunkbeds Saturday at Singing Brakeman Park.
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Independent filmmaker Kyle Schickner spent 8 years creating a documentary that’s filled with comedy, a lot of good times, and it even takes a look at race relations.
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About a dozen banners depicting the names and faces of locals who paved the way for others and distinguished themselves line the streets in the city’s Historic African American District.
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Tyeasha “Ty” Bell Lindsey won the Ward 5 seat by 76 votes.
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Newscenter 11 caught up with the new person that will be representing Ward 3 in Meridian.
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Meridian High School’s Principal Dr. Joe Griffin was arrested Saturday night on a DUI Other charge.
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Law enforcement responded to a shooting Sunday evening at Village Apartments.
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The James Carter Foundation has found a building in Meridian that they can call their home.