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Mississippi woman arrested following interstate drug operation
KENTWOOD --- A Mississippi woman has been arrested on multiple drug charges during a drug interdiction operation on Interstate 55 in the Kentwood area. Amari Williams, 23, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on August 26 for one count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance.
Mississippi man brings largest melon to weigh-off
WASHINGTON – The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth Weigh Off was held Saturday in Washington. This year’s winner was RC Vaughn from Coffeeville, Mississippi, winning the state record. He has been growing for 8 years. His weighed 270.8 pounds. The prize was $600. Kenny Crawford, from Hornerville , Missouri has...
Rain and cooler temps for the middle and lateweek
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - After our usual bout of afternoon showers, things are expected to cool down overnight tonight and stay cooler throughout the rest of the week. Tonight, we’ll drop down into the lower 70s with showers and thunderstorms through the early half of the evening. Clouds stick with us overnight, with some showers lasting through the midnight hour, but letting up by the earliest hours of Wednesday morning.
Peak Hurricane Season brings multiple points of interest
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - With the apex of Hurricane Season now upon us, we’re seeing multiple areas of activity in the Atlantic basin. As of current, all three points are relatively low potential, but have the potential to ramp up within the next week or so. One area in...
Prosecutors for Rankin County teen accused of killing her mother request a gag order
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. — Prosecutors for a Rankin County teen accused of shooting and killing her mother inside their home have filed a motion asking a judge to issue a gag order against the teen's defense attorneys. The motion was filed on August 8, in Rankin County Circuit Court.
East Central Community College hosts Suicide Awareness and Prevention events
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Tuesday, ECCC started their Suicide Awareness and Prevention Events. They are committed to raising awareness about mental health issues and preventing suicide on college campuses. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year old’s in the world, according to World Health Organization.
Wayne Co. man arrested for first-degree murder
STATE LINE, Miss. (WDAM) - A Wayne Co. man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a Sunday morning shooting in State Line. Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1 a.m. to shots fired near Chicora Road. Mitchell Evans, 40, was arrested and charged...
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson meets with county officials in Wayne Co.
WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WDAM) - Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson met with poultry producers, members of County Boards of Supervisors, economic developers and bankers in Waynesboro last week to give an update on a pending ad valorem tax increase. The tax increase could impact Mississippi poultry houses. Gipson offered a short-term solution...
Mississippi Braves last run: What’s next for Trustmark Park
PEARL, Miss. — It’s the last homestand series for the Mississippi Braves. After 20 years in Pearl, the Major League franchise is moving the Double-A farm club to Georgia. Sources tell 16 WAPT News that an independent league baseball club will be coming to Trustmark Park, but the official word isn’t expected to be announced until Monday. Meanwhile, there’s a big week of events this week to send the M-Braves off in style.
City Council approves funding for new projects
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian City Council met this morning to discuss new projects. These projects include construction and repairs for the animal shelter. A new skateboard park and playground will be built at Ben Arthur Davis Park. Repairs are coming to the City of Meridian trolley, the Union...
4 teens arrested after Hattiesburg chase involving stolen car
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police arrested an 18-year-old and three juveniles after a chase involving a stolen vehicle, authorities said. Police said they attempted to stop the teenagers near Hardy Street and U.S. Highway 49 around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1. They said the vehicle was driving carelessly, making several illegal turns. According […]
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