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Fatal Logging Accident Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Worker in Lauderdale County
Josh McGee of Union, Mississippi lost his life yesterday afternoon. As of now there are no details of what exactly happened. Lauderdale County Sheriff Ward Calhoun only told us they responded to the scene. And the Lauderdale coroner confirmed McGee has been transferred to the funeral home.
DOJ: State Again Stepping on Kids' Rights
JACKSON — The last time the U.S. Department of Justice investigated the treatment of youth in Mississippi's criminal-justice system--in 2006 at the Walnut Grove Youth Correction Facility--it led to a class-action lawsuit. It seems that history is repeating itself. On Aug. 10, the DOJ released a new investigative report...
Tragic accident leaves 23-year-old from Union dead, family asking for help to support his new family
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A logging accident occurred Monday afternoon in Lauderdale County. This accident claimed the life of 23-year-old Josh McGee, of Union. According to Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan, his body was released to the funeral home for arrangements. Please keep this family in your prayers as they...
Inmate found dead at East Mississippi Correctional Facility
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Lauderdale County Coroner Stella McMahan confirms that an inmate was found unresponsive at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility on Saturday afternoon. The identity and cause of death of the inmate have not been released. The body has been sent off for an autopsy to determine the...
United Way of East Mississippi hosts Stuff the Bus for Lauderdale County
You know the school year is approaching when The United Way of East Mississippi hosts its traditional Stuff the Bus campaign. School buses were parked at three different locations throughout Meridian Thursday accepting donations from the community. Twin States News spoke with a United Way summer intern, Anabelle Anderson, about...
Local Miss Hospitality titleholders prepare for state competition
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - It’s time for the annual Mississippi’s Miss Hospitality competition and three young ladies are preparing to represent our area. This year Kaity Quinn is representing Meridian, Michaela McDonald is representing Lauderdale County and Laura Kate Robinson is representing Clarke County. Ladies from across the...
Local Miss Hospitality titleholders prepare for state program
www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-07-04 23:41:46 SUMMARY: The annual Mississippi's Miss Hospitality competition is celebrating its 75th anniversary, focusing on tourism and economic development. Three ladies, Katie Quinn from Meridian, […] The post Local Miss Hospitality titleholders prepare for state program appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. Related posts: Mississippi Miss Hospitality prep begins Driving Through Meridian: MSU’s Leading Meteorology Department Sumter County Welcome Center hosts event celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week
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