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Storm damage reports in East Missississppi
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Wednesday afternoon several cities and towns across East Mississippi were hit with very strong scattered thunderstorms resulting in a lot of damage. There was a multi-vehicle wreck on North Hills Street, with no major injuries being reported. According to reports, a single vehicle rolled over on...
LCSD prepares for the new school year
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK)—The Lauderdale County School District held its monthly board meeting as the school year is set to start in a few weeks. The board approved the updates to the student handbook with changes including dress code, grading systems, and differences in the AP course load. Members also...
Chief Master Sergeant Will Uithoven leaves a legacy in Airfield Management
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - One local man is being honored in a big way, leaving a legacy for others to follow in Airfield Management. Chief Master Sergeant Will Uithoven was awarded something bigger than an award himself; an award is being named after him. The honor was presented at the...
The Meridian City Council approves the 2024 Gladys Bowyer Animal Control Grant
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian City Council accepted grant dollars to spay and neuter pets. The grant is known as the Gladys Bowyer Animal Care Grant. Brian McCary, Supervisor for City of Meridian Animal Control says this is to help slow down the population of pets being born out on the streets, and it is also to keep them safe from harm’s way.
Closure Alert for Select Trails and Parking Lots
Beginning Thursday, July 18 and lasting until Saturday, July 20, Meridian Township will be conducting asphalt rejuvenating work on various pathways and park facilities. This means that those pathways and facilities will be closed or partially closed while the work is being completed. Closure location, dates, and times are as...
Renovations to the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park nearing completion
After years of planning and raising money, the city of Meridian is getting closer to having the Frank Cochran Center back open for business. The building located in Highland Park has been under renovation for months, and you can see it coming together. Twin States News spoke with the city’s...
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