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Updated: Apr. 17, 2021 at 2:16 PM CDT
|By Janae' Hancock
The Fleet Reserve Association held a benefit Saturday to help local Navy veteran, Ward Martin with expenses as he battles cancer.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Tom Williams
A section of downtown Meridian remains blocked off following the collapse of a building Thursday evening.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Tom Williams
The Suqualena Volunteer Fire Department is having a fundraiser this weekend to support a member who lost his home to fire.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Tom Williams
Democrats Jimmie Smith and Mayor Percy Bland talked with Newscenter 11 about what's next for their campaigns.
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Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 12:01 PM CDT
Here is everything you need to know about Tuesday's democratic primary election for mayor of Meridian. If you are registered to vote in the city of Meridian, then you will be able to cast a ballot in this election.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2021 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Tom Williams
Democratic mayoral candidate Randle Jennings said he decided to run for mayor of the city of Meridian because there is a disconnect between government and family.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 3:09 PM CDT
|By Tom Williams
Mayor Percy Bland said he's running for re-election to continue the progress he’s made over the last eight years.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Tom Williams
Democratic mayoral candidate Tyrone Johnson said he's running for mayor of Meridian because he wants to bring in new jobs and open up opportunities.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 4:25 PM CDT
|By Tom Williams
We continue highlighting candidates in Meridian's Democrat mayoral primary.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 2:58 PM CDT
Leading up to Tuesday's municipal elections, Newscenter 11 will highlight each mayoral candidate. We begin with Democrat Kim Houston.
East Mississippi Electric Power Radar
Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 9:26 PM CDT
|By Janae' Hancock
A night of dance, glamour and charity at the Temple Theater Ballroom concluded Saturday night.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 6:56 PM CDT
|By Janae' Hancock
Underground Music Meridian celebrates 25 years of business Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2021 at 11:54 AM CDT
|By Janae' Hancock
The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance handed out more than 200 masks and sanitizers Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 2:12 PM CDT
|By Janae' Hancock
Meridian Community College inducted four new members into the Hall of Fame Thursday at the McCain Theater.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2021 at 9:04 PM CDT
|By Tom Williams
A Vietnam veteran was laid to rest Friday afternoon at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Mary Ellen Eckles was full of life and a joy to be around, according to friends.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2021 at 12:46 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
Around 100 people came out to Northeast Park to honor the late tennis coach
Updated: Mar. 4, 2021 at 9:12 AM CST
ECCC graduate Kristin Chaney honored
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 4:33 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
A big announcement was made Wednesday by the city of Meridian and the Mississippi Department of Transportation. It includes new lights, cameras, wider lanes and a lot of paving.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 2:12 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
Leaves, limbs and parts of trees are piling up on the street curbs throughout the city of Meridian. Tuesday, the Council did something that would help get rid of debris more quickly.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 3:40 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
Students at Poplar Springs Elementary gave thanks to local first responders Friday. Victoria Gates’ class wrote letters and drew pictures for Meridian police officers.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 3:24 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
The giveaway will happen at the Hamasa Shriners building in Marion on Dale Dr. Cars should line up before 9:00 a.m.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 2:14 PM CST
|By Gray News staff
Country artists Chris Janson, Travis Tritt and Hailey Whitters will perform during the live broadcast, hosted by Bobby Bones.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 4:00 PM CST
|By WTOK Staff
The Meridian Exchange Club announced the recipients of its 2021 law enforcement awards.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 4:42 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
The winter storms of last week are still causing problems this week. Several parts of the viewing area have been under a boil water notice.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2021 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
In the latest First Responders we revisit someone we met in 2016. Jeremy Pogue is still a member of the fire service, but he has taken on a new career and loves it.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 1:25 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department expects two large trucks of food next Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 4:32 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
During this week’s cold weather, local charities have been helping as much as possible. The Salvation Army’s shelter on B St. has 26 beds and 12 cots. Tuesday night only 14 people were being housed.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 8:57 PM CST
Several shelters are ready and willing to serve the public during this week’s cold snap.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2021 at 12:58 AM CST
|By Ellie French
The annual Mardi Gras dog contest was held at Poplar Springs Animal Hospital
Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 6:12 PM CST
|By Janae' Hancock
Mississippi has many African-Americans who are trailblazers in their own right. One of those history makers is Philadelphia’s own Mayor James Young.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 9:51 AM CST
|By Intisar Faulkner
Mugshots Bar and Grill is participating in a month-long fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 6:10 PM CST
|By WTOK Staff
The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian’s 74th Annual Pancake Jubilee will be a little bit later than usual this year and has a new location.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 5:19 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
The plan for the Sela Ward Parkway revitalization project is getting a makeover. The new plan calls for four lanes of traffic instead of three.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 4:57 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department had its fifth food giveaway Wednesday.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 5:06 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
Residents of Clarke County have recovered from the EF-2 tornado that ripped through the town of Enterprise one year ago.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 4:47 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
The Meridian Police Dept. has teamed up with Weems alcohol and drug prevention services for something called Project Sticker Shock.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 9:39 PM CST
Sheriff Billy Sollie says Wednesday’s food drive will be the same as it was in December with cars lining up at the Lauderdale County Ag Center on Highway 19 S.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 4:49 PM CST
|By Janae' Hancock
Philadelphia Alderwoman Cassie Henson Hickman hosted a community meeting Thursday to put a stop to gun violence in the city.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 5:41 PM CST
|By WTOK Staff
Philadelphia alderwoman, Cassie Henson, is asking the community to ‘come together’ to stop gun violence.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2021 at 1:27 PM CST
|By Janae' Hancock
Neshoba Central High School held a ribbon cutting for the newest development on campus— a cafeteria.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 4:41 PM CST
Meridian leaders are once again discussing the possibility of a sports-plex in the city.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 3:32 PM CST
|By Brianna Bynum
Business owners along the route say the change will impact their businesses negatively.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 11:15 AM CST
|By Janae' Hancock
The McKay’s pulled out all the toys and energy to kick off the snow day, Monday.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 6:29 PM CST
|By WTOK Staff
A virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be livestreamed from Meridian’s historic First Union Missionary Baptist Church.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 12:09 PM CST
|By WTOK Staff
The Meridian agency reports donors stepped up to help, both online and at retail registers.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 10:57 AM CST
|By WTOK Staff
The first meeting of the year will be via conference call.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 8:32 PM CST
|By Janae' Hancock
A Philadephia couple welcomed a new life on New Year's Day 2021.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 8:17 PM CST
|By Tom Williams
The New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration has been canceled at Pearl River Resort.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 3:46 PM CST
|By WTOK Staff
Donations to The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign may be given online at meridiankettle.org.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 11:48 AM CST
|By Intisar Faulkner
Hardee’s made a special breakfast delivery to some heroes at Rush Health Systems as a token to say 'thank you.'