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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorses Shomari Figures
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorsed Shomari Figures for U.S. House 2nd Congressional District during a press conference on Tuesday in Montgomery. Reed, a Democrat like Figures, said it was important to elect leaders who would advance equality, justice, and economic opportunity, particularly in the face of challenges to the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights […]
Former Lauderdale Co. teacher charged with making terroristic threats
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A former Lauderdale County teacher has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats on social media. Daniel Christian Johnson, 36, formerly taught at Clarkdale. Sheriff Ward Calhoun said Johnson was arrested after the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department and Meridian Police Department partnered with the FBI...
Warning about child predators on internet issued by Mississippi U.S. Attorney
As kids return to school, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi launched an on-line video public service announcement (PSA) designed to raise awareness about the increasing number of child predators seeking to exploit children on the internet. The PSA video, which is available on-line, features...
N.H. Pilate Middle School receives “Healthy School” Grant
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The N.H. Pilate Middle School earned the title “Healthy School” in recognition of implementing exemplary school health and wellness initiatives and programs. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation announced the N.H. Pilate Middle School in Newton, as a 2024 Healthy School...
Canes beat Clarke County 23-15, set sights on Chickasaw
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Coming off its season-opening win over Clarke County, Flomaton is setting its sights on Chickasaw tomorrow night on the road. The Hurricanes defeated then Class 2A No. 6 CCHS 23-15 on Aug. 22 in a Thursday night opener. FHS head football coach Doug Vickery...
Library in Meridian offers free tech classes with MSU in September
The Meridian-Lauderdale Public Library is partnering with Mississippi State University's technology outreach center to help folks unlock their digital potential with a free hands-on technology class. Each Thursday in September they will teach skills from computer basics to online safety and security. The first class will be held September 5...
School officials host ribbon cutting for Meridian Wildcats' jumbotron
Ray Stadium was full of excitement this morning during the official unveiling of the new state-of-the-art jumbotron. All of the sponsors displayed on the new scoreboard showed up to support, like the City of Meridian itself. “This is a part of Meridian, this is a staple of Meridian, and this...
City of Meridian Arrest Report August 29, 2024
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Arrests. Andrea N. Espy1977Simple Assault Threat, Willful Trespassing. Santedra S. Ray1996Shoplifting, Willful Trespassing. Randrius Q. Bryant1994Domestic Violence x2, Petit Larceny x3, Resisting Arrest. Jarmesha T. Hampton-Jones1998Willful Trespassing. Media Release. Meridian Police Department Media Release. Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 161 calls for service...
Southern Miss football lands Bay Springs' Malaki Page in 2025 recruiting class
Southern Miss football landed a commitment from three-star running back/linebacker Malaki Page of Bay Springs Wednesday for the class of 2025. Page announced his decision on social media. He also had offers from Ole Miss and Arkansas State, according to his 247Sports profile. Page, 6-foot, 195 pounds, is expected to play linebacker at...
Aggravated Assault, Felony Receiving Stolen Property, and Many Felony Drug Charges in Leake and Attala
SHAWUNACY BOONE, 26, of Carthage, Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault, LCSO. Bond N/A. LISA CHAMBLEE-TAYLOR, 30, of Lena, Possession of Paraphernalia, LCSO. Bond $1,000. JEROME M GENTRY, 61, of Kosciusko, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, ACSO. Bond $5,000. MARK A GRAY, 40, of Carthage, Felony Obstruction – Retaliation...
Man wanted for Mississippi homicide arrested in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – A man wanted in connection to a Lauderdale County homicide was arrested in Pearl. Pearl police said officers stopped a Chevy Camaro around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29 for speeding on Interstate 20. During the traffic stop, officers said they discovered that the driver, Onorious Earl Campbell, was wanted for […]
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