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!
Education
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Ross McLeod
Mississippi Power and Meridian Main Street have partnered up to give ten local businesses a grant to upgrade their façades.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:01 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Five local school districts achieved an "A" rating.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
This program is working with local pediatric clinics to provide kids ages five and under with a free book at each of their visits.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Many people at Tuesday’s meeting had concerns about other projects happening within the school district that have yet to be finished.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 8:38 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
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.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:22 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
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.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Since closing building 300, Clarkdale has had to move students into what it calls module classrooms.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The United Way of East Mississippi is looking forward to working with all of our local businesses.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:15 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
These businesses are having to adapt and change how their business would normally operate.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
It happened at Dollar General, 1808 N Frontage Road.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 2:07 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
According to Marion Mayor Larry Gill, due to the construction of the bridge on Dale Drive, a major water leak has occurred.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
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.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
In 2013, the Meridian Public School District said they had nearly 10,000 suspensions that year alone, which led to concerns.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
LCSD believes this will be an investment that will benefit our local industries for decades to come.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
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.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
All of the money goes back to the first responders community.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The group wanted to show appreciation, especially on 9/11.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The Mississippi State University Extension Service in Lauderdale County is bringing a hands on education experience to its local students.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
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.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
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.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 8:55 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
“It just feels important to be able to help out in the community in whatever way possible."
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 8:45 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Clarkco State Park was full of people taking a dip in the water, grilling out, and just enjoying their day off.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
During this traffic period, MHP's presence on all state highways will be heavy.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 9:04 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
"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."
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The crew of 20 people left around 7 a.m. Thursday.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
If McMahan officially wins, she will face the Democrat candidate, Rita Jack, in November.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 9:14 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
One Mississippi was recorded in the Governor’s Studio at The MAX.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The Meridian Police Department is understaffed, and the mayor believes he might have the solution.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 8:48 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
This course taught kids the dangers of ATVs and how important it is to be safe while riding them.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Burn bans prohibit the burning of any solid fuels anywhere in the county.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 5:08 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The facility will be the home of new faculty offices, chorus and band.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 2:15 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
MBI is investigating the arrests
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The Lauderdale County School District is ramping up its CTE program and partnering with more local industries in hopes of getting them involved.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 5:12 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
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.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Whether you’re visiting downtown Meridian or just working, you might have a problem finding a place to park.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Ward Calhoun has a demanding lead in the race for the Lauderdale County Sheriff with 56% of the vote.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 11:21 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Billy Sollie has served as sheriff of Lauderdale County for 27 years.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Mississippi Power has made sure all of its workers who are in the field daily get this new piece of equipment.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The Free Clinic of Meridian is adding several exam rooms to its facility on Poplar Springs Drive.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Mississippi Power is giving back to the community by donating $350,000 to The United Way.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 12:23 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The City of Meridian addressed several items on the agenda from funding to curbside pickup downtown.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Primary elections are Tuesday, August 8.
Junior Auxiliary of Meridian handing out mini grants to teachers and organizations for art education
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Junior Auxiliary is giving away mini-grants in order to pay for the supplies and the necessary items to teach the subject.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
The town of Marion is about to take on some major construction projects, including the bridge on Dale Drive.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 8:28 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Four candidates for Mississippi Governor attended the Neshoba County Fair earlier Thursday morning.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 7:14 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Republican candidates spoke to the crowds on why they think they should be elected.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Every year, families gather to honor the lives of people who fight and who have fought for our freedom.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
One Walker brother is speaking out on the case coming to an end.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
Carlonte Walker and Carlois Walker have reached an agreement with the Decatur Police Department on the charges that were filed against them.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Ross McLeod
News 11 asked Calhoun what are some of the concerns the voters have about the sheriff’s department.