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The MAX hosts a Christmas in July event for First Saturday
Updated: 5 hours ago
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Elizabeth Jackson
The MAX hosted a Christmas in July event as a part of their 1st Saturday events.
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Fallen tow truck operator honored on son’s tow truck
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 5:31 PM CDT
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By
Tom Williams
It was an emotional and special day Friday for a local tow truck operator who lost his father in an accident four years ago.
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Butler completes new storm shelter
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By
Tom Williams
Citizens in the town of Butler will now have a safe location to go when bad weather strikes.
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Americans For Prosperity lowers gas prices briefly in Forest
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
Americans For Prosperity lowered gas prices at Cox Chevron in Forest for a couple of hours Tuesday.
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Kemper County High School FBLA is headed to Chicago for its national conference
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 7:13 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
Several students from Kemper County High School are headed to Chicago to compete at the Future Business Leaders of America Conference.
Community
History being made at Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Pastor Cora Lee Cole becomes the first woman to lead Little Hope Missionary Baptist Church in its 142-year history.
Community
Mississippi Songwriter of the Year Competition wraps up at The MAX
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 8:41 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Singers and songwriters from all over the state of Mississippi made their way to the Queen City.
Community
Meridian City Council declares state of emergency to sewer line on Sela Ward Parkway
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
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Elizabeth Jackson
A sewer line on B Street must be repaired before paving can begin on Sela Ward Parkway.
News
Meridian Architectural Trust hosts Lunch and Learn
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
The Mississippi Architectural trust hosts a Lunch and Learn for citizens to come and learn about the historic buildings here in Meridian.
Community
58th Anniversary of Goodman, Schwerner, Chaney murders
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 8:51 AM CDT
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WTOK Staff
The community will gather Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the site of the Meridian COFO building 2508 5th Street.
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The F-4 Phantom has made its way back home
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
The AF-438 has made its way back home in Meridian, after a trek across the nation. Veterans are excited to see the aircraft back where it belongs.
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World Peace Concert held in Meridian
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 8:53 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
A concert was held in Meridian in search of peace throughout the community and nation.
Community
Celebration of Life ceremony held for Officer Kennis Croom
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 8:25 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
A celebration of life ceremony was held Saturday, June 18 for Officer Kennis Croom.
Community
New businesses opening in the Queen City
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
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Ross McLeod
Meridian has yet to see a stop in growth. With two new businesses being added to the community in the past weeks one more is on its way to cutting the ribbon.
Community
Brittany Jones balloon releasing memorial
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
A memorial ceremony was held for Brittany Jones Thursday, June 16.
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Officer Kennis Croom honored in Meridian
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 6:04 PM CDT
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By
Tom Williams
One week ago, Officer Kennis Croom was shot and killed in the line of duty. Thursday, Croom was honored by fellow officers and the community.
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The Queen City hosts multiple events Thursday June 16
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
Nightmarket at The Max and Third Thursday will be happening again Thursday, June 16.
Community
Man preparing to host World Peace Concert after recent tragedies
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
A World Peace concert will be held in Meridian in the wake of recent tragedies.
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Truck catches fire, Salvation Army experiences setback
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By
Tom Williams
The local chapter of the Salvation Army has experienced another setback. This time it was a fire.
Community
Meridian Freedom Project hosts Women’s Empowerment Brunch
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 7:46 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
The Meridian Freedom Project hosted a women's empowerment brunch to kick off the summer.
Community
Officer Kennis Croom’s squad car placed in front of Meridian Police Department
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 7:22 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Fallen MPD Officer Kennis Croom's squad car was memorialized outside the Meridian Police Department.
Community
Community comes together to pray for the city
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
A prayer for the city took place on City Hall lawn earlier this morning.
Community
Group of second grade students host fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
A group of children raised $800 for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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Lower lake at Bonita dropped for dam inspection
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By
Tom Williams
Some people might have noticed that one of the lakes at Bonita Lakes Park is lower than usual.
Community
World Changers are back in Meridian
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
The organization World Changers comes back to Meridian to lend a helping hand.
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Excited customers flock to new Starbucks at Threefoot Hotel
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By
Tom Williams
Starbucks opened to some excited customers early Wednesday morning. This is Meridian's first full Starbucks location.
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COVID sparks lifeguard shortage
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 9:00 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
Some shortages come in the form of products or goods, but one facing the country is a lifeguard shortage.
Community
8th Street temporarily closing for paving
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
A portion of 8th St will be closed starting Wednesday, June 7th for paving.
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Painting on Jimmie Rodgers mural has been completed
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
A new mural in the heart of Meridian honors Jimmie Rodgers.
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Organization preparing to put historical marker in Kemper County
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
An organization is preparing to place a historical marker in Kemper County to remember three black sharecroppers.
Community
Stop the Violence Rally brings a grieving community together
Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
A Stop the Violence Rally was hosted by the non-profit organization The Voice of Grieving Hearts.
Community
Gas prices and Mississippi State Games Travelers
Updated: Jun. 4, 2022 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Rising gas prices have impacted families traveling for the State Games
Community
Mississippi Children’s Museum preparing for second annual Mingle at the Museum fundraiser
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
The event will be open to guests 21 and over.
Community
Community speaks on what Memorial Day means to them
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
One member of the community spoke about what Memorial Day means to them.
Community
Free Summer reading program being offered by retired teachers
Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Two retired teachers are hoping to help children improve their reading skills.
Community
Cancer fundraising benefit held in Dalewood
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
The community of Dalewood came together to raise money for one of their own.
Community
Boy has wish granted through the Make a Wish Foundation
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Ethan Armstrong will be taking a trip to Florida courtesy of the Make a Wish Foundation.
Community
Former Middleton Attendance Center students come together for their class reunion
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 8:51 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Middleton Attendance Center Class of 1970 celebrated their 52nd class reunion at their former school.
Community
New Starbucks coming soon
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By
Ross McLeod
The new location will open in early June.
Community
Meridian Parks & Recreation hosting “Touch a Truck” event Saturday morning
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Meridian Parks & Recreation is hosting their annual "Touch a Truck" event this weekend.
Community
Motorcyclists make their way to the Queen City for “Run for the Wall”
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 8:37 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Meridian is an overnight stop on Run for the Wall’s Southern Route.
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Frontline Responders: Paramedic Allison Mayfield
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 4:48 PM CDT
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By
Tom Williams
Since 2007, Mayfield has lived a life of public service by responding to medical calls and being right there for someone in a time of need.
Community
Folds of Honor hosted at Winn Dixie
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Customers could also donate money while shopping in the store.
Community
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp preparing for summer campers
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp will start hosting weeklong overnight and day camp events in the month of June.
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National EMS Week
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By
Tom Williams
This week is National EMS Week. It’s a time to celebrate the dedication of paramedics, EMTs, ambulance drivers and dispatchers.
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Threefoot Brewing receives award, adds business hours
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By
Tom Williams
Business continues to go well for Threefoot Brewing.
Community
Teens participate in Youth Job Fair at Velma Young Community Center
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Teens came out to the Velma Young Center and had the chance to talk to some people about their future.
Community
Members of the community speak to the city council about drainage issues
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 9:46 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
The residents say the ditch was last cleared between 2003 and 2006.
Community
Ninety-one percent of LSCD 3rd graders pass reading assessment on first attempt
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
Passing the test is a requirement to advance to the fourth grade.
Community
Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival comes to a close
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Jackson
The 69th Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival ended Sunday.
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