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MDOC searching for escaped inmate

Young is believed to be wearing an MDOC yellow jumpsuit. He is 5′9″ and has dreadlocks longer than the picture provided.
Ryan Young, 28

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Bikers United for Children Toy Run collection
Bikers United for Children Toy Run

Local

Sign detailing the day's art exhibit.
JCTCA hosts first ever art exhibit

News

Our best chance for rain was earlier in the day but we still do have a chance for some...
An isolated shower is expected tonight, but we will clear out into Sunday!

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Sports

Alabama defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis (91) and Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs (2)...

No. 8 Alabama takes down No. 1 Georgia to win the SEC Title

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Eve Hernandez
No. 1 Georgia’s 29-game winning streak comes to an end as No. 8 Alabama gets a 27-24 upset championship win over the top ranked team in the country.

News

4-year-old shoots uncle in Jackson

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
The incident is under investigation.

News

Today at the MSU Riley Center people gathered for the Christmas Bazaar which gave people an...

Christmas Bazaar at the Riley Center

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Chase Franks
Today at the MSU Riley Center people gathered for the Christmas Bazaar which gave people an opportunity to shop locally.

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This event allowed people to throw things out that they wouldn’t normally be able to put into...

Household Hazardous Waste Day

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Chase Franks
This event allowed people to throw things out that they wouldn’t normally be able to put into their trashcan or dumpster such as old tires, used oil, cell phones, pesticides, and things of that nature.

Forecast

It's officially the first weekend of December

Mild this weekend, and you’ll need an umbrella Saturday

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 7:39 PM CST
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By Deitra McKenzie
It's officially the first weekend of December

Politics

The Mississippi House of Representatives will have a new leader in 2024. Republican House...

Rep. Jason White discusses plans for new role as Speaker of the House

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 7:41 PM CST
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
The Mississippi House of Representatives will have a new leader in 2024. Republican House members elected Rep. Jason White to serve as the next Speaker of the House.
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MSU Riley Center Christmas Bazaar

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No. 8 Alabama defeats No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in the 2023 SEC Championship.
No. 8 Alabama celebrates SEC title win over No. 1 Georgia

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Flier for sip and shop

Sip and Shop 2023 was a big success

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 10:13 PM CST
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By Ross McLeod
The business owners who were a part of this year’s event were extremely pleased with the turnout.

News

Sawgrass farms sells trees in Marion

New Christmas tree stand open in Marion

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 5:20 PM CST
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By Ross McLeod
Due to the drought our area has faced recently, many local tree farms have already closed for the Christmas season, but one farm began selling on Friday.

Education

State Education Task Force releases new report

Governor Ivey’s Commission releases statewide education report

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 9:22 PM CST
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By Bria Chatman
The board has met eight times throughout the year to come up with the plans including ways to recruit, retain, and develop more educators.

Sports

Head coach Nick Saban and players make opening comments ahead of SEC clash in Atlanta

Gameday Preview: Alabama vs Georgia

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Patrick Talbot and Eve Hernandez
Nick Saban and his Crimson Tide are set to take on the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs in Saturday's SEC championship.

Sports

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is sacked by Mississippi State defensive tackle Jaden...

Jaden Crumedy declares for NFL Draft

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 10:09 PM CST
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By Patrick Johnstone
Crumedy becomes second Mississippi State player to declare for the draft this week

Local

There are other opportunities to donate toys through Wednesday, Dec. 6.

WTOK’s Toython helping meet community needs

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 4:29 PM CST
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By Lindsey Hall
There are other opportunities to donate toys through Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Local

Pancakes breakfast served at the Pancake Day.

Scottish Rite annual Pancake Day

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 7:37 PM CST
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By Nick Ogelle
Today’s event was from 7am to 2pm and all funds earned at today’s event went towards local dyslexia programs.

Local

Meridian’s Candy Cane Christmas Parade is going on as scheduled Saturday evening.

Meridian going ahead with Christmas Parade

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 11:16 AM CST
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By WTOK Staff
Lineup time for participants and floats is 3 p.m. Saturday.

Sports

Callaway High standout wide receiver decommits from Ole Miss

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 5:52 PM CST
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By Garrett Busby
Scott had been committed to Ole Miss since March 10.

State

Hunters may submit deer for testing at established freezer locations or participating...

Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in harvested buck in south Mississippi

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
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By WTOK Staff
Hunters may submit deer for testing at established freezer locations or participating taxidermists.

National

FILE - Jussie Smollett arrives at the BET Awards, June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.  An appeals...

Appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett’s convictions and jail sentence

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 1:26 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and ED WHITE
The former "Empire" actor now will have to finish a 150-day stint in jail that was part of his sentence

National

FILE - In this image taken from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin...

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times is charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 7:48 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
An incarcerated former gang member and FBI informant was charged Friday with attempted murder in the stabbing last week of ex-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin at a federal prison in Arizona.

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Crime

Matthew "Cole" Nester, 23

Man arrested in Brandon after allegedly stealing multiple cars

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 9:05 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Anyone with information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for up to a $2,500 reward.

National

Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may...

Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 4:53 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday.

News

An early morning wreck involving multiple 18-wheelers has shut down southbound traffic on I-59...

Multiple 18-wheelers in Heidelberg wreck, damage bridge; MDOT says repairs next week

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 8:58 AM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
An early morning wreck involving multiple 18-wheelers has shut down southbound traffic on I-59 near Heidelberg.

Forecast

Stormy Saturday morning

First Alert: Storms late Fri. into Sat. morning hold a low potential for severe weather

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 8:17 AM CST
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By Avaionia Smith
Stay updated with Storm Team 11

Politics

State Representative Andy Whitt says it’s time to clean up illegal gaming in the state. It...

State lawmakers looking into illegal gaming legislation after raid at casino in Lowndes County

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 11:03 PM CST
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By Josh Gauntt
State lawmakers are looking into illegal gaming legislation after raid at casino in Lowndes County.

National

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., faces reporters at the Capitol in Washington, early Thursday, Nov....

House expels Republican Rep. George Santos of New York in a bipartisan vote

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 2:01 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
The first-term Republican congressman was at grave risk of becoming just the sixth member of the House to be ousted by colleagues.

Local

Toython continues until 6 p.m., at both Meridian Walmart Supercenters at Bonita and Highway 19...

WTOK’s 34th Annual Toython

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 3:40 PM CST
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By WTOK Staff
Toython continues until 6 p.m.

State

Alabama's Christmas tree was lit outside the Capitol during a special ceremony on Dec. 1, 2023.

Alabama state Christmas tree lights up

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
The Alabama state Christmas tree has been lit.

National

FILE - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is shown Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, before...

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 8:02 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and MARK SHERMAN
O’Connor was an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court.

Education

Jackson State’s new president discusses priorities for university

Jackson State’s new president discusses priorities for university

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 8:31 PM CST
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By Joseph Doehring
Whether his goals are related to the recent on-campus killing of Jaylen Burns or not remains unanswered.
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