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Heidelberg alderwoman charged with misdemeanor simple assault
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - An alderwoman for the Town of Heidelberg was arrested on Friday in connection to an incident that reportedly happened last week. According to an online report from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Carolyn McFarland was arrested on one misdemeanor count of simple assault. A...
Shubuta mayor swearing in ceremony
QUITMAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The new mayor of Shubuta was sworn in today at the Clarke County Courthouse. Cedric Chapman made his position as mayor official as he recited his oath of office in front family, friends, and colleagues. After the swearing in process was over, newly sworn in Mayor...
City of Meridian Arrest Report May 3, 2024
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 218 calls for service from May 2, 2024 at 6:00 AM to May 3, 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...
Jones College’s Wayne County Center showcase graduating utility linemen
ELLISVILLE – Seven, new utility linemen, Pacen Odom of Richton, Brady Graham of Waynesboro, DeAnthony Barnes-Jones of Laurel, Baylor Williams of Stateline, Donquerious Feazell of Collins, Gabriel Roberts of Columbia, and Jaden McCree of Laurel, are ready to join the workforce following the Utility Lineman Showcase and graduation ceremony held recently at Jones College’s Wayne County Center in Waynesboro. After 16 weeks of classroom and hands-on training, these students have earned several credentials including, Utility Lineman, Commercial Driving License, OSHA, NCCER-Core, Forklift/heavy equipment and CPR. Utility Lineman instructor, Mark Patrick explained after students earn their CDL the initial seven weeks, the last nine weeks are spent on classroom instruction with 12 tests they have to pass and then lineman training includes three weeks on the poles. At the Lineman Showcase, these students climbed the poles and demonstrated their technical skills at four different stations in front of friends, family and prospective employers.
Accident at North Hills Street and Hwy 39
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A two-car collision took place in Meridian between an SUV and a smaller vehicle. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 39 and North Hills Street. An ambulance did arrive at the scene; however, no one was taken to seek medical attention. The accident closed...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Crestwood Elementary classroom additions
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A groundbreaking ceremony took place on the campus of Crestwood Elementary School on Friday morning. This is big and exciting news for Crestwood Elementary as it is making room for two new standard classrooms and a larger room that will be used as a multipurpose room.
On-and-off rain heading into the weekend
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - No matter where you go this weekend, it might be wise to keep an umbrella with you! We’ll see multiple rounds of rain over the next few days, mostly in the late afternoon and evening hours. Saturday and Sunday won’t be a complete washout, though...
Texas man arrested for murder of elderly couple in Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTVA) — A Texas man is accused of murdering an elderly couple in Meridian. Meridian Police identified the man as Maurice Christie, 29, of San Antonio. He faces two counts of capital murder for the deaths of Miles Herrington, 97, and Ina Herrington, 94. Authorities found them...
Suspect with outstanding warrants for burglary, grand larceny in Jasper Co. in custody
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A suspect who had outstanding warrants in Jasper County is now in custody. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, 26-year-old Johnathan Lukas McDonald, 26 of Ellisville had outstanding warrants for burglary and grand larceny. McDonald is believed to have been involved in several...
Boil water notice issued for some Sandersville residents
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) -A boil water notice has now been issued for some residents of Sandersville. The Town of Sandersville said residents and businesses who are west of the railroad crossing are under the notice until further notice. Residents can call Sandersville at (602) 649-3068 for more information. Want more...
Warmth and rain for the weekend
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Fri-YAY! Once again morning fog may hinder your morning drive, so be on the lookout for that. Highs will rise to the mid to low 80s with overnight lows in the mid to low 60s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms return late Friday afternoon lasting through the evening. Rain is very hit or miss but you want to keep your rain gear handy.
MHP, Homeland Security to participate in training exercise
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) will assist Homeland Security in a training exercise on May 1-2, 2024. According to MHP officials, the exercise will occur in Hinds, Rankin, Smith, Jasper, and Jones Counties. Drivers may see vehicles accompanied by a trooper making frequent stops in those counties. Some may see participants […]
Dense fog advisory issued for Southwest Alabama until Saturday morning
On Saturday at 3:52 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory valid for Saturday between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service states, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving...
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