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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...
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....
'Shocking': Family reacts to father's not guilty plea to murder of 4 children during Bibb County birthday party
WOODSTOCK, Ala. — Kelse Kendrick's family claims she had a contagious laugh. They say her personality could brighten anyone's day, especially if her six-year-old son Kaleb and two-year-old daughter Kynli were around. “The children had her personality. They were the same way. Bubbly, loving, just full of life, full...
Jackson’s Landon Duckworth outgrows the Superman cleats to become one of the nation’s top prep quarterbacks
JACKSON — Landon Duckworth did not emerge from the shadows as a reluctant kid dragged into the sunlight, uncertain if football, with its pageantry and lore, its savagery and gore, was right for him. At the age of 6, he showed up at a Jackson park for his first...
Santa Claus visits MCM for Magic Monday: Christmas in July
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - It felt just like Christmas time at the Mississippi Children’s Museum of Meridian for their Magic Monday. The theme for Monday, July 22 was Christmas in July. Children were able to get in the Christmas spirit by doing different activities revolved around the holiday. “We...
Local Assistance: Aid for those affected by weekend storms
Severe weather season is here, and over the weekend, consistent rain caused flash flooding. While people may have routines to prepare for bad weather, businesses and organizations remain ready to assist the community. Twin States News spoke with the CEO of EMEPA, Randy Carroll who says they’re always ready for...
Boil Water Notice issued in Porterville
KEMPER COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - The Porterville Water Association issued a Boil Water Notice Monday. It affects customers on Howard Johnson Road, Kemper Springs Road and Terry Road, due to a line break. Boil-Water Notices: Precautions to Take. If you are under a boil-water notice. Do not drink tap water.
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...
Sideline View with Dale McKee
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Georgia was predicted to win the Southeastern Conference football title in the annual preseason football media poll that was conducted last week in Dallas at SEC Media Days. Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss and LSU followed the Bulldogs in the poll. Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Auburn round out the top 10. Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt were the bottom six in the poll.
Valley Grande moves closer to filling vacant council seat
Two former Valley Grande City Council members are under consideration to fill a vacant council seat that was occupied by Bruce Hughes, who died June 13. Either Tammy Troha or Lamar Morgan, who both served in the previous council seat, will replace Bruce Hughes, who died on June 13. Mayor Wayne Labbe said Monday that […] The post Valley Grande moves closer to filling vacant council seat appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Treadaway: Time for cities to crack down on crime
We’ve all seen the headlines coming out of Montgomery in the last few months. Someone gets killed or seriously injured, the mayor holds a press conference blaming everyone but himself, until the next violent incident, where it just repeats itself. We’re only halfway through 2024, and there have already...
‘I don’t have a gravesite to visit’: Pickens Co. mom wants answers after son’s disappearance 3 years ago
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A west Alabama mom wants some answers. She hasn’t seen her oldest child in three years after he left his home in Reform on foot. Paige Fields does not have proof, but she believes her son, Preston Peeks died of foul play. He was last seen Feb. 15, 2021.
Bibb County pastor recounts moments surrounding deadly shooting
Bibb County pastor Allan Kendrick recounted the moments surrounding a deadly shooting he said his grandson was involved in. Five people were killed in the West Blocton community on Thursday, July 18. 32-year-old Brandon Kendrick was charged in the shooting. During a church service Sunday at Oasis of Praise church,...
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