Ross McLeod
Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
WTOK
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Ross McLeod is a native of Brandon, Mississippi. He joined the WTOK team in May 2022. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism in May 2022. Along with being a journalist, Ross enjoys singing and spent his college years performing across the country, including a Carnegie Hall performance, with the Mississippi State Singers. Not only does Ross enjoy singing, but he loves to just be around good friends and spend time with his family. Despite not being an avid sports participant, Ross really enjoys the sport of disc golf and plays multiple times a week. Ross is excited to be in Meridian and join the WTOK team! Have a story idea? Email him at Ross.McLeod@wtok.com!
Education
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Ross McLeod
There is a boil water notice in effect for the customers of Southwest Lauderdale Water Association.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Ross McLeod
During Sunday night’s storms, thousands of people were without power, and many went without power for hours.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Ross McLeod
The work is slated for the coming months.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Andrea Davis has lived in Clarke County her entire life and wants to be involved in the community around her.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Peebles is currently the mayor of Shubuta.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The seat for Justice Court Judge Place 1 is hot with seven candidates running for the position.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:25 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Jocquiez Deshaundre Williams was arrested Sunday but gave deputies fake names.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Ward Calhoun, or as many of you know him as Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun, is throwing his hat into the ring for Lauderdale County Sheriff.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
News 11 has new developments on a massive demolition project that has started in the Queen City.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Its been nearly nine months since the city of meridian lost a member of its family, community, and police department. Ever since June 9, 2022, the Meridian Police Department has never been the same.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
There is always a need for blood and Anderson Regional Health Center hosted a blood drive this afternoon to help combat this problem.Whether you are young or old giving blood is something most people are able to be a part of.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 1:27 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
He was taken into custody around 5 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:57 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Shloop, there it is, a brand-new shoe factory is being built right here in the city of meridian, offering a different product than any other shoe factory, but it really stands out when it comes to its approach to making shoes.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Coroner Clayton Cobler confirmed one person died.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
To commemorate International Women’s Day, Meridian High held a special event hoping to help out the next generation of young women.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:22 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Governor Reeves made a special appearance to announce a project that will make NAS Meridian a safer place to fly in and out of.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:27 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Swing batter batter swing, is what you can be saying with the new indoor batting facility that has opened up here in the Queen City.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 1:06 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
News 11 sat down with a professor from East Mississippi Community College to get a full understanding of what Black History Month really is.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
T.J. Harris Upper Elementary students put on a special celebration honoring Black History Month.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 5:22 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Dozens of people were gathered this morning to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department, but there was one person who has put in decades of work to get this job finished.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:22 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
-Catalytic converters are made from precious metals like Palladium and Platinum. These metals are very expensive. They are also easily accessible, which makes them an easy target for theft.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:16 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
The national vice commander of the American Legion toured the facilities at Key Field.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:27 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
On February 20, at the Meridian Children’s Museum, kids from all over the community celebrated Monday Gras.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 8:00 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Mr. Kevin Richardson has worked for the Enterprise Fire Department since 1986 and has done everything from fighting fires to saving lives after, but there is one thing he still does before every call.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
News 11 has spoken with investigators who say an arrest has been made in the theft of millions of dollars in checks from people and businesses in our area.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 7:16 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Many people have a favorite season, whether that be winter, fall, summer, or spring, but there is one season that many people enjoy more than most.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Two outstanding seniors from Lamar found out about an amazing achievement they had made.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:29 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
The Meridian Exchange Club wanted to honor our local law enforcement with a presentation of the Raymond P. Davis award ceremony.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Lamar Middle School is celebrating a Day of Love, and it is not for Valentine’s Day.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Ariana Carr was located Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:46 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
The District Attorney’s office of the Tenth Circuit Court District has been very busy over the last several years, providing thousands of victims with the help they need.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
The Kentucky Ham Meal will be served again Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:01 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Dr. Alfred Rankins said colleges and universities contribute over $289 million to the state’s general fund.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:14 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
A new probate judge was sworn in after the retirement of Michael Armistead.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:39 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
The community gathers to bring light on a national problem affecting our community.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:17 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Lauderdale County students battled it out for the title at the 2023 Spelling Bee.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:02 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Prime downtown real estate is now up for grabs.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:36 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Country Boys Farm to Table Fresh Market offers a new way to shop local and fresh.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:47 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Harrell was last seen walking on Yarbrough Carter Road Monday morning.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:24 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
ACES of Meridian is hosting a new fun way to celebrate the Mardi Gras season!
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Brain drain is the loss of educated and professional people to other states, and it is having a major impact in the magnolia state.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:20 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
A TSA Pre-Check POP-UP enrollment period is coming to MEI on February 6.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:33 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Governor Tate Reeves spoke exclusively with News 11 about his run for reelection, and the progress that east Mississippi is making and will make in the future.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:41 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
United States Sen. Roger Wicker visits Key Field to get a look at the future of refueling tankers.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:13 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Kids will learn from local illustrators how to tell their stories through art.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:29 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Phase two of the four phase East Mississippi Veterans Memorial Park is now under way.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Delbert Hosemann has officially announced his campaign for a second term as the Lieutenant governor, and on January 6th, he made a stop here in the Queen City.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Several more candidates have entered the ring as qualifying continues.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 4:13 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
The building is under new ownership.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 4:48 PM CST
|By Ross McLeod
Candidates running for office in Mississippi may now file their qualifying papers.
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