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Body found in Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - County officials have confirmed that a body has been found in Meridian. News 11 spoke with the Lauderdale Emergency Management Agency Assistant Director Greg Chatham, who said that a body had been found in the 5200 block of S Lake Dr. News 11 will keep you...
Man arrested for murder, other charges in Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Jason Jarrod Bobo has been arrested by the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. Bobo is being charged with murder, aggravated assault, and conspiracy. No bond has been set. This case is being handled by the Meridian Police Department and is an old indictment made by the...
MPD announces arrest in double-homicide
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - UPDATE: The Meridian Police Department Criminal Investigation Division and Gang Unit has announced the arrest of a suspect for the double homicide of Miles and Ina Herrington. A press conference is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Earlier:. Meridian Police said Monday detectives continue working...
New business coming soon to Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Construction has begun for a new business coming to Meridian. ‘Academy’ will be located next to the Hobby Lobby in Meridian Crossroads. This follows an announcement by the Meridian City Council a couple of months ago. Academy is now advertising for job positions. For information about...
Cuba man dies in Saturday night crash
A 48-year-old man has died after his vehicle hit a fallen tree on Wire Road 1 in Cuba, left the roadway and struck a second tree, causing his the car to overturn. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency identified the victim as Orlando Artis, 48, of Cuba. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The crash […] The post Cuba man dies in Saturday night crash appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
First Alert: Severe storms possible Monday PM
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Monday! We start the week off with the potential for severe weather, nearing lunchtime showers and scattered thunderstorms hold a level 1 marginal risk with all forms of severe weather possible. Even though it is a low end threat keep your weather guard up between 12pm and 5pm is when the rain will move into our area.
Tuesday brightens up our week
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Monday was a gloomy kick-off to our week due to an abundance of clouds along with scattered showers & storms. That system moves out for our Tuesday...allowing for the sunshine to return and brighten up our workweek!. Morning low clouds or even patchy dense fog may...
Honoring Miles and Ina Herrington at Druid Hills United Methodist Church
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A time of prayer and conversation was held at Druid Hills United Methodist Church to honor the lives of Ina and Miles Herrington. This was a time for the friends, family, and community who knew and loved them to come together and talk about the memories, loving encounters, and give testimonies on how they have impacted not only their lives but others in the community as well.
Preparing your pool for the summer
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Temperatures are on the rise and summer is quickly approaching,. There has never been a better time to make sure your swimming pool is in working order. We caught up with Mrs. Wendy Richardson with All Around Pool and Spa to find out what’s most important...
Rain returns heading into the early week
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Overall, the weekend is shaping up really nicely, given you don’t mind the wind! We’ll continue to see windy conditions last into Sunday, with a high in the lower 80s and rolling clouds. Overnight Sunday into Monday, clouds build in as an upper-level disturbance brings our next big rainmaker.
Sunday service to remember the Herringtons
Submitted by Pastor Cheryl Farr, Druid Hills United Methodist Church. MERIDIAN, Miss. - In the wake of the tragic loss of a beloved elderly couple in our community, we extend a heartfelt invitation to all members of our city to join us in a time of prayer and reflection. This gathering will be held at Druid Hills United Methodist Church, 3565 State Blvd, Meridian, Miss., on Apr. 28, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., as we come together in solidarity to mourn, seek comfort, and find strength in each other’s presence. It is a time to lift our voices in prayer, asking for peace and strength for our community and the families most profoundly affected by this senseless act of violence.
City of Meridian Arrest Report April 26, 2024
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 225 calls for service from April 25, 2024 at 6:00 AM to April 26, 2024 at 6:00 AM. The following were reported to the Meridian Police Department. Robbery. There were no robberies reported. Commercial Burglary. There were no commercial burglaries reported. Church...
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