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Wildcats honor longtime Teacher and Coach Larry Weems
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian Wildcats honored longtime Teacher and Coach Larry Weems at Halftime of Thursday night’s game. Weems is set to retire after 49 years of service in Education, and he spent more than 30 of those years with the Meridian Public School District!. Several people...
Meridian Wildcats host Quitman Panthers
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian Wildcats opened up their season against the Quitman Panthers at Ray Stadium. The 4-A on 7-A matchup featured one of the best players in the state running back Akylin Deer, who recently committed to the University of Alabama. When the final horn sounded it...
Newton High School hosts “commit to graduate” ceremony
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Newton High School class of 2028 held their “commit to graduate” ceremony tonight. The freshmen tigers walked across the stage to pledge themselves to academic success during their time at Newton and into college. The ceremony is also a time for faculty and...
Lauderdale County homicide suspect arrested after Pearl traffic stop
Officers said the driver of a Chevy Camaro was stopped for speeding about 1 a.m. A check revealed the driver, Onorious Earl Campbell, was wanted for homicide out of Lauderdale County. He was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Rankin County Jail.
Experts weigh in on head trauma in high school football
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Concerns of sports-related head injuries are rising amid a recent death of an Alabama high school football player who passed away over the weekend from a traumatic brain injury. According to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the annual incidence of sports related concussion is estimated at 300,000. McKenzie Grier, […]
Alabama gas prices down 54 cents compared to same time last year
(The Center Square) — Going into Labor Day weekend, Alabama's gas prices are down 54 cents compared to last year and are fifth-lowest nationally, according to data from the American Automobile Association. AAA says the Yellowhammer State's statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.96, down from $3.02 last week and down 13.5% compared to the same time last year, when the average price was $3.42. The highest recorded average price for Alabama occurred on June 14, 2022 at $4.63 per gallon. ...
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