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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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.”
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...
You’ll have to hold on to your hats in the coming days
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Friday morning starts with mild temps near 60 degrees and some patchy dense fog. Rain won’t be a concern, but the winds will start to become a nuisance. An increasing pressure difference between a “High” to our east and a “Low” to our west will lead to the gusty winds over our area.
Hit & miss showers remain possible for Thursday
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A stalled front (that will eventually start moving north as a warm front) will serve as a trigger for more hit & miss showers on Thursday. The day will be far from a wash-out, but those who catch a shower or storm could get a good downpour. If you can dodge the showers, it’ll just be a warm and muggy day with highs in the low 80s.
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