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Community

MS Power is working to restore power following Sunday's storms

Power Outage Update

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Elizabeth Jackson
Mississippi Power continues to restore power in the wake of Sunday night's storms.

News

She has been in gymnastics for 13 years

Lexie Dancy has tumbled her way to the top

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Cara Shirley
One Lauderdale County student has earned the title of Level Eight Gymnast

News

A festival and a run to bring awareness to organ, tissue, and eye donation.

Allie Cat Festival held Saturday in Downtown Meridian

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
6th Annual Allie Cat Run held in Downtown Meridian

News

The Martin Community showed up today to help support their local Volunteer Fire Department.

36th Annual Martin Day

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:20 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
Residents outside of the city limits rely on volunteer fire departments in times of crisis.

News

‘Walk for O’ to honor beloved MCC teacher

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
MCC staff and students are hoping to raise money to complete the endowment for the Tanya Renia Ocampo Scholarship.

News

Loose Caboose Festival is set to celebrate 20 years

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:39 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
The annual festival reaches a huge milestone.

News

Frontline Responders: Impact of Kennis Croom

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By Ross McLeod
Its been nearly nine months since the city of meridian lost a member of its family, community, and police department. Ever since June 9, 2022, the Meridian Police Department has never been the same.

News

The Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi Association hosted a health fair

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 7:46 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
A once annual event that was put on pause due to Covid started again Saturday.

News

St. Patrick Day Car Show

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
Car show enthusiasts showed up to Hickory Pickin’ Saturday to compete and show off their pride and joy

News

Youth rodeo was held at Clarko State Park Saturday morning.

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 8:15 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
Anglers 15 and under were invited to participate in a free Youth Fishing Rodeo at Clarko State Park Saturday morning
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News

Community remembers the life of Jeff Holland

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:51 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
Jeff Holland passed away at the age of 59

Local

Wesley House expands into satellite location in Philadelphia

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:03 PM CDT
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By Tynisha Jackson
The Wesley House has been serving victims of child abuse and sexual assault for years throughout East Mississippi.

Local

Frontline Responder: Ellie Mae, visitor turned family

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By Tynisha Jackson
News 11′s Tynisha Jackson introduces us to a furry four-legged friend in Newton County.

News

The CPC is adding to their list of services

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 9:00 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
The Center for Pregnancy Choices will be offering more to the local community

News

Spring Carnival and Health Fair held in Meridian Saturday

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma hosted a health fair

News

MPSD students learning “Respectful Ways”

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST
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By Cara Shirley
MPSD is dedicated to increasing the social and emotional intelligence of students

Community

WLE goes Blue for Kannon

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:04 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Community shows support for students facing major surgery

Obits

Mr. Jacob “Dusty” Dustin Vance

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:35 AM CST
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By WTOK Staff
Jacob “Dusty” Dustin Vance

Community

Healing Harmonies to host Weekend Wellness Workshops

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:52 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
This Weekend Wellness Workshop series is in conjunction with The Spot.

Local

Meridian STEAM Break, March 13-18th

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:39 PM CST
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By Anna Baucum
Meridian businesses and the arts are coming together to bring families a fun week of activities.

Community

The Carter Foundation hosts summit

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Walk A Mile In My Shoes happened Sunday.

News

Meridian Symphony host Beethoven and Blue Jeans

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 7:33 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
It was an exciting day for the Meridian Symphony Association as they hosted their annual Beethoven and Blue Jeans BBQ at Dumont Plaza.

Community

Meridian welcomes a new Clydesdale

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 4:45 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Charlie joins the Meridian Clydesdales

Education

Enterprise High School hosts Career Day

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:50 AM CST
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By Cara Shirley
They had everything from lawyers to telecommunications to psychiatrists, and of course, broadcasting.

Community

Local film company finishes movie at Temple Theatre

Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Meridian movie makers finish feature film at Temple Theatre Sunday

News

7th annual Renaissance Festival announces return to Hattiesburg Zoo

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 11:53 PM CST
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By Trey Howard
Renaissance Festival returns to Hattiesburg Zoo

News

Marion PD hopes to make residents a little safer

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 4:05 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Marion Police are installing and checking smoke detectors.

News

MPD hopes to work better with community through Neighborhood Watch programs

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:48 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Citizens concerned with crime in their neighborhoods were invited to speak directly with law enforcement.

News

Meridian celebrates Mardi Gras

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 9:30 AM CST
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By Cara Shirley
There were plenty of beads and candy for everyone

Community

Leadership Lauderdale needs your suitcases

Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 6:06 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Leadership Lauderdale is looking to help local foster children

Community

A SPOT for special need families this Valentines Day

Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 5:54 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Special needs families had a SPOT just for them this Valentines Day

Community

Focusing on the hearts of women

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Cardiologists Dr. Eesha Khan, of Ochsner Rush Health, hopes that younger women begin to focus more on their heart health.

News

60th Annual Kentucky Ham Meal continues Wednesday

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
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By Ross McLeod
The Kentucky Ham Meal will be served again Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Community

MLT is closing out 90 seasons with BIG plans for more

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
MLT closes out 90 season of history in our area

Community

Maverick, a therapy K9 brings HOPE to Meridian.

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 8:09 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Maverick brings HOPE to Meridian

Community

The MCC Arts And Letters Series presented Shrek The Musical Jr Saturday

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 7:54 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
The MCC Arts And Letters Series presented Shrek The Musical Jr Saturday.

Community

The Meridian Little Theatre is celebrating its 90th season differently this year

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:33 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Each year Meridian Little Theatre hosts a dinner theater event that is an important fundraiser for the non-profit. This year is different.

Community

Meridian High School hosts Wildcat Clash Chess Tournament

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 2:06 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Players from ages 6 and up competed for trophies and to increase their chess rating.

News

Cane Creek Solar, LLC speaks out about Clarke County project

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Solar Panel company reaches out after News 11 reports on solar facility

News

Solar panel farm in Clarke County has some residents upset

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:28 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Solar Panel Farm has Clarke County residents unhappy

Community

MLT showcased a one act play Saturday night

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 7:56 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Congratulations to the cast for making it to regionals

News

Hattiesburg Zoo opening water park, new animal habitats in 2023

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
Several new exhibits, along with the much anticipated Serengeti Springs Water Park, are set to open at the Hattiesburg Zoo in 2023.

Community

Arti Gras Project Runway raises money for Hope Village

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Hope Village teamed up with the Aces to host the Arti Gras Project Runway

Community

Philadelphia celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Philadelphia honors MLK with a parade

News

Out of School Youth Program launched at ECCC

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 3:36 PM CST
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By WTOK Staff
In the future, the school is wanting to expand into both Neshoba and Leake counties.

News

Frontline Responders: Adrian Cross strives to serve hometown

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 8:00 PM CST
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By Tynisha Jackson
You can call her an advocate, volunteer, and even a community leader. Adrian Cross wears many hats as she serves her community.

Local

Meridian Salvation Army: ‘Thank you for support’

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:40 AM CST
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By WTOK Staff
The Salvation Army appreciates the many donors, supporters, volunteers, and community partners for supporting its Red Kettle Campaign during the holiday season.

Community

Dreams Do Come True, Center For Girls “Queen B” scholarship awarded

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:52 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Today was a very special day for one member of the "Queen B" group here in Meridian

Entertainment

Famous Mississippians make Rolling Stone “Top 200″ list

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
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By Cara Shirley
Rolling Stone Magazine put out a list of the top 200 singers of all time. Mississippi holds claim to several.

News

Legendary radio host “The Kenman” dies at 65, memorial set for Jan. 7

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 10:23 AM CST
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By Ross McLeod
Legendary radio host Ken Stokes passes away at age 65 after his long battle with prostate cancer.
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