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City of Meridian Arrest Report November 6, 2026

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Arrests. Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 120 calls for service from November 5, 2026, at 6:00 AM to November 6, 2026, at 6:00 AM. The following were reported to the Meridian Police Department. Robbery. There were no robberies reported. Commercial Burglary. There were...

Meridian, MS · 2d
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This Big Meridian Flea Market Is Where Mississippi Kids Spend Their Allowance On Toys, Dolls, And Old Books

We only stopped because the parking lot looked busy and the kids needed to stretch their legs. Twenty minutes later, my youngest was clutching a doll she paid for with her own money, and my oldest was deep in a stack of old books. This big, plain building in eastern...

Meridian, MS · 16h
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Barefield’s Hospital-Area Surrender Offers a Different Ending to a 100-MPH Pursuit

A Newton County pursuit that deputies said exceeded 100 miles per hour ended with the driver pulling over near the hospital and surrendering. The Neshoba Democrat reported that Michael Chad Barefield, 28, of Little Rock, was arrested Oct. 27 at Range Avenue and West Hospital Road and charged with felony pursuit, five counts of disobeying a traffic control device, four counts of improper passing, failure to signal a lane change and following too closely.

Newton County, MS · 2d
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Gaylon Turner scores 13 points for East Central CC

DECATUR, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School graduate Gaylon Turner scored 13 points for East Central Community College on Thursday night. Turner, a sophomore guard, shot 5 of 9 from the field, including two 3-pointers. He also grabbed two rebounds and was one of only two Warriors to score in double figures.

Decatur, MS · 1d
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Nursing homes in Meridian received a special visit and donation ahead of the holiday season

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Multiple different nursing homes received a special visit and a donation from a group of volunteers Friday morning. Zachary Ball Sr., the organizer of this event, has been collecting donations since August to be able to give back to nursing homes in the community ahead of the holiday season. The items collected will help to keep elders in the community warm ahead of the cooler temperatures coming in during the winter months.

Meridian, MS · 2d

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Restoration of Mississippi’s Merci Train is complete

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced the restoration work of the state’s Merci Train, a post-World War II gift from France, has been completed. Located behind the Old Capitol Museum and the GM&O Train Depot, the gray boxcar is one of...

Mississippi · 2d

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Set The Alarm Early For These 7 Mississippi Bakeries Still Baking The Slow, Old-Fashioned Way

A wrong turn on a hungry morning led me to a glass case of glazed donuts and a smell I still remember. Mississippi is full of bakeries that open before sunrise and still do things the slow, careful way. Some have been rolling dough for about a hundred years, and...

Biloxi, MS · 21h

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Free smoke alarms headed to fire departments across Mississippi

Mississippi fire departments will soon distribute free smoke alarms as the State Fire Marshal's Office works to reduce fire-related deaths. Meridian Fire Chief Michael Evans shares safety tips, including testing alarms monthly and ensuring proper ventilation for gas appliances.

Mississippi · 2d

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Meridian Railroad Museum celebrates Railfest

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian Railroad Museum held its annual Railfest this afternoon, celebrating one of the driving forces of Meridian. Railroad commerce has been a major artery for Meridian, since its founding in the late 1700s. This celebration of that history immortalizes every stage of the way, from...

Meridian, MS · 1d