Community

Meridian Fire Department’s new Rescue 1 fire truck is officially in service.

The children of the village network are consistently extending their helping hands to the Sumter county community during the COVID pandemic.

Imagination Library celebrates the gifting of its 150 millionth book with Facebook concert.

Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Philadelphia decided to let the show go on with a few changes in place.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks opened a new office at Neshoba County Lake this week.

The Lauderdale County food giveaway is back on for Wednesday at the Lauderdale County Ag Center.

MSU-Meridian invited both Fall and Spring graduates of 2020 to a commencement ceremony Tuesday.

Santa and his elves are setting up shop at the WTOK studio this year.

Angie’s Caring Hearts Foundation Inc. & Larkin’s restaurant & Deli partnered together to provide free Thanksgiving dinner for residents today.

Checker Board and Magnolia restaurant are among many that are taking walk-in’s and reservations for the holiday.

The food giveaway set for Wednesday has been cancelled in Lauderdale County. Sheriff Billy Sollie said there was a virus outbreak at one of the distribution sites that help with bringing in the food.

In a time of trauma or medical emergency, it’s important to get the person immediate care. PHI Air Medical of Mississippi does that on a regular basis. The team gets there quickly and is able to provide a high-level of care.

Parents say they aren’t surprised about the last-minute change to remote learning, but they are concerned.

Rush Health Systems and PHI Air Medial have teamed up with Vitalant to host a blood drive Thursday, Nov. 19. at the Knights of Columbus building on Highway 19 N.

Northcrest Baptist Church is one of many organizations volunteering to package, sort, and deliver the boxes.

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department is planning another food drive for Wednesday, November 18.

Branch is the first African-American woman to be crowned Miss Mississippi USA and the first competitor from the state to win the national title.

The new Rescue 1 replaces the old rescue truck that’s been in service with the department for 20 years.

MFP partners with Ole Miss Big Event Organization to cleanup area parks and businesses

Police officer arrests, corruption allegations, unstable leadership and low morale weakened the Meridian Police Department this year.Now, there’s renewed hope under the veteran leadership of newly appointed Chief Chris Read.

A monument was replaced in the city of Philadelphia in honor of our fallen veterans.

The Neshoba Baptist Association in Philadelphia is lending a helping hand again this year.

Northeast employees say they educate students year-round about the sacrifices men and women make while serving our country.

The food ministry will still hand out food every 2nd and 4th Tuesday for the remainder of the year. But, there is a time change due to day light saving time.

In our latest First Responders, we meet Heather Addy.

An annual tradition continued for county offices Friday.

Local PT celebrates 50th birthday by exercising for Alzheimer’s

The bank partnered with the new captain of the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop H for an informal meet and greet.

Our latest First Responder is a very special one. His name is LaDarius Spivey and he’s only 10-years-old. He started his journey to become a police officer through determination.

Household hazardous waste day is Saturday in Clarke County.