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Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center Program: Owls and Friends comes to Meridian Public Library
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Kids did not have to visit the zoo in order to see real-life birds. But instead, they went to the library for a special treat. The Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center stopped by the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library on Tuesday for a program called “Owls and Friends.”
Teacher celebrating 47 years in education prepares for the upcoming school year
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -It’s that time of year again, when summer vacation ends, and the school year begins. Local teachers are already preparing and oftentimes prepare all summer for the upcoming academic year. Preparations can include planning lessons, upgrading classrooms, and creating welcome letters or treats for students to...
Retaining wall collapses between Meridian businesses
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A retaining wall collapsed beside businesses on Bonita Drive Monday. The wall is located on the side of Popeyes restaurant, next to Bonita Wine & Liquor. The businesses are still open. It’s likely the wall eroded over time and recent heavy rain contributed to its collapse....
Local Democrats react to President Biden dropping out of the 2024 Presidential Race
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -President Biden’s withdrawal comes just weeks before the Democratic National Convention. His staff was informed one minute before the officer letter was posted to ‘x.’. The Democratic race for the White House is in question, but Vice President Kamala Harris has taken on the challenge.
Pool at Velma Young Community Center closed
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian said the Velma Young Park pool will be closed until further notice due to heavy rain that flooded the pool house and muddied the pool. The pool at Highland Park is still open for regular hours, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Expect more rain with the potential for localized flooding
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Since the middle of last week, there are some areas that picked up anywhere from 5-10 inches of rain. However, there are other spots that have only received 1-2 inches. This week, there will be another opportunity for rounds of showers & storms... with the threat...
Meridian native wins the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The fourth annual Miss Mississippi Volunteer has been crowned and she happens to be from the Queen City. Nineteen-year-old Meridian native, Lauryl Joyner was crowned in Tupelo last month. Throughout the upcoming year, she will travel Mississippi promoting safe driving awareness and teaching better driving practices...
Mississippi least supportive state of poor residents: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A report shows that a state known for its poverty nationally does not show much grace to its poorest residents. The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that about 11.5%, or over 38.5 million Americans, live in poverty. In Mississippi, that number is roughly 561,000 people or nearly one in five […]
Texas company sidesteps charity care requirement to reopen St. Dominic’s mental health unit
Oceans does not expect to break even in its first year of operation, in part due to renovation costs, but projects it will profit $1.7 million and $2.6 million in its second and third years. The post Texas company sidesteps charity care requirement to reopen St. Dominic’s mental health unit appeared first on Mississippi Today.
Swiss company plans to set up in Mississippi, invest $176 million with potential of more than 300 jobs
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction equipment will locate in Mississippi, bringing with it more than 180 jobs and more than $175 million in investment. In a significant boost to the local economy, Liebherr has announced plans to establish distribution and manufacturing operations in Lee County. This project represents a substantial corporate investment of $176 million and will create at least 180 jobs by 2026, with the potential for further expansion that could see investments reach up to $238.4 million and job creation rise to 342 positions.
Mississippi State’s Rendon promoted to brigadier general in Mississippi National Guard this Thursday
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State alumnus Andrew Rendon, the university’s executive director for Veterans and Military Affairs, is being promoted from colonel to brigadier general in the Mississippi National Guard this Thursday, July 25. The promotion ceremony for the Guard’s commander of the 66th Troop Command is set for 1...
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