Ross McLeod
Anchor/Multimedia Journalist/Producer
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!
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Mississippi Power and Meridian Main Street have partnered up to give ten local businesses a grant to upgrade their façades.
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Five local school districts achieved an "A" rating.
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This program is working with local pediatric clinics to provide kids ages five and under with a free book at each of their visits.
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Many people at Tuesday’s meeting had concerns about other projects happening within the school district that have yet to be finished.
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This operations group now serves the KC-135 Boeing Stratotanker but is hoping to make the change to the KC-46A Pegasus, the newest generation of tankers.
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This fundraiser allows the United Way of East Mississippi to give free books to children under the age of five in the four counties it serves.
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Since closing building 300, Clarkdale has had to move students into what it calls module classrooms.
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The United Way of East Mississippi is looking forward to working with all of our local businesses.
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These businesses are having to adapt and change how their business would normally operate.
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It happened at Dollar General, 1808 N Frontage Road.
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According to Marion Mayor Larry Gill, due to the construction of the bridge on Dale Drive, a major water leak has occurred.
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The campaign trail is hot, and Presley believes that his method of being in the public eye is his ticket to the governor’s office.
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In 2013, the Meridian Public School District said they had nearly 10,000 suspensions that year alone, which led to concerns.
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LCSD believes this will be an investment that will benefit our local industries for decades to come.
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As a way to combat homelessness in Meridian, the Mississippi United to End Homelessness organization is working to provide affordable housing in the Queen City.
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All of the money goes back to the first responders community.
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The group wanted to show appreciation, especially on 9/11.
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The Mississippi State University Extension Service in Lauderdale County is bringing a hands on education experience to its local students.
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Since the annexation of parcel 1 in 2008, the residents in that area of Meridian have paid over ten and a half million dollars in city taxes alone.
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The Community Development Department of Meridian worked with the Meridian City Council to create new amendments to the ordinance pertaining to sidewalk cleanliness in downtown Meridian.
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“It just feels important to be able to help out in the community in whatever way possible."
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Clarkco State Park was full of people taking a dip in the water, grilling out, and just enjoying their day off.
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During this traffic period, MHP's presence on all state highways will be heavy.
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"It is a story of bigger and better-paying jobs for our state. It’s a story of more and better educational achievement levels for our kids."
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The crew of 20 people left around 7 a.m. Thursday.
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If McMahan officially wins, she will face the Democrat candidate, Rita Jack, in November.
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One Mississippi was recorded in the Governor’s Studio at The MAX.
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The Meridian Police Department is understaffed, and the mayor believes he might have the solution.
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This course taught kids the dangers of ATVs and how important it is to be safe while riding them.
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Burn bans prohibit the burning of any solid fuels anywhere in the county.
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The facility will be the home of new faculty offices, chorus and band.
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MBI is investigating the arrests
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The Lauderdale County School District is ramping up its CTE program and partnering with more local industries in hopes of getting them involved.
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The halls of Meridian Community College were filled with excited students and staff as classes returned for the first day of a new school year.
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Whether you’re visiting downtown Meridian or just working, you might have a problem finding a place to park.
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Ward Calhoun has a demanding lead in the race for the Lauderdale County Sheriff with 56% of the vote.
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Billy Sollie has served as sheriff of Lauderdale County for 27 years.
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Mississippi Power has made sure all of its workers who are in the field daily get this new piece of equipment.
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The Free Clinic of Meridian is adding several exam rooms to its facility on Poplar Springs Drive.
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Mississippi Power is giving back to the community by donating $350,000 to The United Way.
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The City of Meridian addressed several items on the agenda from funding to curbside pickup downtown.
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Primary elections are Tuesday, August 8.
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Junior Auxiliary of Meridian handing out mini grants to teachers and organizations for art education
Junior Auxiliary is giving away mini-grants in order to pay for the supplies and the necessary items to teach the subject.
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The town of Marion is about to take on some major construction projects, including the bridge on Dale Drive.
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Four candidates for Mississippi Governor attended the Neshoba County Fair earlier Thursday morning.
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Republican candidates spoke to the crowds on why they think they should be elected.
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Every year, families gather to honor the lives of people who fight and who have fought for our freedom.
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One Walker brother is speaking out on the case coming to an end.
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Carlonte Walker and Carlois Walker have reached an agreement with the Decatur Police Department on the charges that were filed against them.
News 11 asked Calhoun what are some of the concerns the voters have about the sheriff’s department.
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