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LCSD works on proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Lauderdale County School District is considering a proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year that estimates revenues at $77.2 million dollars and projected expenses of $89.5 million dollars. This budget is still in the preliminary stages as the district is waiting on numbers from the Lauderdale...
WEEK OF THE 4TH: Celebrate Independence Day -- legally
The 4th of July is only a few days away, and while preparing for the celebration, it could be important to make sure festivities are legal within the city limits. Meridian Police Chief, Deborah Young explains the city’s ordinance. “There are fines for those who are caught doing those...
Garbage will be picked up as usual on July 4th in Meridian, Lauderdale County
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Waste Pro will run its regular garbage pickup schedule in the City of Meridian on the Fourth of July. Customers may set out up to three garbage bags, along with their 96-gallon cart. ADSI will also run its regular schedule in Lauderdale County on Independence Day.
Lauderdale Co. Grand Jury calls for more police training, new jail
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Lauderdale County Grand Jury has again made recommendations about training for the Meridian Police Department and that a new county jail be built. Its report for the June term was released Wednesday. The panel called for protocol to be established for training of all police...
Credit Unions celebrate 90 years of continued service
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -1st Mississippi Federal Credit Union is helping to celebrate 90 years. They are proud to be a part of the Credit Union Movement, often described as people helping people. The Credit Union has served Lauderdale and Clarke Counties for over 50 years and continues caring for its...
Charge upgraded against Mississippi mother accused of killing two-year-old son
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss (WJTV) – A charge has been upgraded against a Mississippi mother who was arrested in connection to the death of her two-year-old son. According to the Lauderdale County Detention Center’s website, 35-year-old Adrienne McDevitt has been charged with capital murder after she was initially charged with murder. The Meridian Star reported the incident occurred […]
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