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 my bachelor's degree in broadcasting. He enjoys reading, traveling, enjoying new food, meditating and watching and making motivational videos. His favorite book is Conversation with God by Neale Donald Walsch.
The 40th Anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is being recognized at East Central Community College with a 5-k race & candlelight vigil.
Meridian saw an increase of 7.3% in sales tax collections from April 2020 to April 2021.
A local coach and state representatives spoke out about the fairness act bill being passed in the state of Mississippi.
The 4th Annual Allie Cat Run and Festival was held at the Meridian City Hall lawn - all to remember Allie Carruth.
Bridges on Lizelia Road and Marion Drive could be closed for more than a month.
Gov. Tate Reeves said in a Tweet that the law would “protect young girls from being forced to compete with biological males for athletic opportunities.”
House Bill 1135 would allow for licensed businesses to deliver beer or wine to customers within a 30-mile radius.
A local man is setting out to climb the world’s tallest mountain in an effort to raise awareness and funds for those living with Parkinson’s disease in Meridian.
Newscenter 11 spoke with 62-year-old Pastor Odee Akins in July last year for being in a hospital for 80 days and spent over half of that time in a coma.
The Lauderdale County 4-H club held its monthly meeting at the Agriculture Center where the Meridian Mounted Unit set up shop.
The Choctaw County Commission has decided it’s necessary to levy an ad valorem tax, subject to a vote and approval of the citizens of Choctaw County, to pay for a new jail.
Leo Renaldo won the Republican primary election on Tuesday.
Meridian Police Chief Chris Read said that two male juveniles stole several golf carts and broke into a number of cars.
The biggest day on the church calendar was celebrated at home, and not at church. But pastors said that they are getting back to full-sized congregations.
Many residents weren’t able to celebrate normally last year due to the pandemic. But with some CDC restrictions loosen, families were able to enjoy a beautiful day hunting for eggs.
India Glass, the owner of Glass House Events, opened the doors of her business to highlight other mom-and-pop shops.
Many kids had baskets and their best running shoes on for the Ward’s fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt held at the James Chaney Park.
Choctaw County Sheriff Scott Lolley said there’s a desperate need for a new jail and only county commissioners can authorize it to be built.
Mayor Bland is extending the city’s face mask ordinance until April 30th.
Shawn Alford, 22, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department arrested an 18-year-old in connection with crimes in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jason Leddon and Gary Brown were arrested Sunday by Meridian police investigating the theft of catalytic converters.
Ti’rek Santonio Jimerson is accused of shooting Danny Dawson eight times Thursday night.
Many small businesses are on the road to recovery one year after the pandemic shut down the US economy.
Newscenter 11 spoke with students, teachers, and parents about how the pandemic impacted their lives.
“Have a Daffodil Day” is now painted near the recently-finished David ruffing mural site at Dumont Plaza.
With vaccines now available for any adult in the state of Mississippi, church leaders have been focusing on getting them into the arms of minority communities.
Local churches and many residents remembered those who have lost their lives during these last 12 months as a result of COVID-19.
A local group in Meridian is celebrating International Women’s Month with the art of dancing.
Mississippi is the second state to open vaccination appointments to residents 16 years and older, starting Tuesday.
Challenges during the past year affected the mental well-being of many people.
World War II veteran celebrates 101st birthday with drive-thru parade.
Ward 3 Councilwoman Fannie Johnson is being challenged by Joseph Norwood in the Meridian City Council race.
Newscenter 11 spoke with two candidates that are campaigning to be a fresh face for the Ward 5 seat.
Mayoral candidates gathered at the Brickhaus Bar & Grill for another forum early Saturday to encourage people to vote for them in the upcoming elections.
Two Clydesdales are now patrolling as new members of the Meridian Police Department.
The city council discussed the latest plans for the repairs to the venue at a work session Tuesday.
City leaders in Meridian are seeking another $100,000 to tear down 20 to 25 more abandoned and condemned homes and buildings.
A Sunday night fire at an abandoned building in Meridian was handled by firefighters, but it was frightening for a mother and son who lived next-door.
Police said 46-year-old Maurice Dawson got into an argument with his girlfriend and poured gasoline on a couch and set it on fire in 2019.
The Phoenix Challenge is a 5 to 6-mile race that includes over 25 obstacles that are meant to test the endurance of racers.
Multiple crews worked to put the fire out Sunday evening.
Saturday, around 10:30 P.M., the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Alabama 17 at Minor Road in Butler, Alabama.
Students will be performing at the McCain Theater to a popular Disney Movie “Descendants the Musical”.
Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church is fighting to keep the community safe during the pandemic.
Drivers and pedestrians using Sela Ward Parkway will enjoy a newly paved road, new sidewalks, and new street lights when the multi-million dollar enhancement project is finished.
The mayor of York appointed Quinton Jones as the new police chief two weeks ago.
As of Monday, teachers in Mississippi are among groups eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine and many are taking advantage of it.
Philadelphia police arrested two people after a burglary happened at a discount store Saturday.
Meridian police say a person shot in Meridian Sunday night required surgery on his legs.