LATEST NEWS
Man killed in crash in Sumter County on Saturday
SUMTER COUNTY, Ala. (WTVA) – A 48-year-old Cuba, Alabama man was killed on Saturday. Around 7:15, Orlando Artis was driving his 2000 Pontiac Bonneville when he hit a fallen tree in the roadway, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The ALEA says he went off the road, hit...
Elderly couple found dead in their Meridian home
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTVA) — Authorities found an elderly couple dead in their home in Meridian and are looking for answers as to how they died. The coroner identified the victims as Miles Herrington, 97, and Ina Herrington, 94, WTOK-TV in Meridian reported. The couple lived near the intersection of...
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...
Mississippi coaching legend Bob Tyler passes away
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - News 11 can confirm the reports that coaching legend, Bob Tyler, passed away early Sunday morning. Tyler was 91 years old. Tyler was the head football coach at Meridian High from 1965-1967, leading the team to back-to-back Big Eight state titles in 66′ and 67′. The 66′ team also won the first State Championship in school history after an undefeated season.
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.
A warm and windy weekend
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The weekend is finally here, and it’ll be an overall nice one to get out and enjoy. However, the only fly in the ointment will be the WIND. Gusty winds are expected throughout the weekend with gusts that are over 30 mph on Saturday and near 30 mph on Sunday. So, it’s important for any outdoor events to make preparations for the winds via paperweights for tables, tightly securing tents, not having loose items that can easily blow away, etc.
Gusty winds and warm temperatures for the weekend
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Fri-YAY!!! We have made it to the end of the work week and the weather has been wonderful all week long . Today we start the day with clouds, but mostly sunny skies returns. Highs head into the upper 80s and since temps are well above the average think about ways to stay cool. Windy conditions will help bring us some relief by the afternoon as wind speeds increase up to 15mph and gusty up to 25mph.
Temporary closure planned for rail crossing at James Chaney Drive/49th Ave.
MERIDIAN, Miss. (City of Meridian) - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad has scheduled a temporary road closure for Thursday, May 2, at the railroad crossing on James Chaney Drive/49th Avenue, south of First Street and north of Interchange Road. The area will be closed to through traffic from 3:30 a.m.to...
West Alabama hires Tiffany Morton to lead the women’s basketball program
LIVINGSTON, Ala. (WTOK) - The University of West Alabama announced the hiring of their next head women’s basketball coach, Tiffany Morton, on Saturday. Interim Athletic Director, Brett Gilliland said in a statement, “Tiffany fits the values of who we are as an athletic department and University. She brings a wealth of experience from every level of college basketball to our program. We are excited to announce she is a part of the UWA family.”
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.