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Man dies in ATV-train collision
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Authorities have identified the person who died in an ATV collision with a train Sunday night. According to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department, Chad Austin Carney, 41, was the victim who passed away. The crash happened in Toomsuba near the Simmons Wright General Store. According...
Shooting in Meridian, no injuries reported
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Around 3:20 p.m., a shooting occurred near the Highway 39 Bypass. Several vehicles, as well as local businesses, were shot into. According to MPD, no injuries were reported as a result of this incident. If you have any information regarding the shooting, please call 769-298-5111.
Midweek sunshine before lateweek rain
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - After rain on Monday and a dreary start to Tuesday, Wednesday looks to make it all worthwhile. Today, sunny skies prevail with a high in the mid 80s. That will carry over into Thursday with a high in the upper 80s. Clouds increase throughout the latter half of Thursday ahead of yet another cold front moving in on Friday. Friday will have a high in the low 80s with rain throughout the day with/ahead of an associated cold front.
Train hits individual in Toomsuba
TOOMSUBA, Miss. (WTOK) - A man on a four wheeler fell into the path of a train Sunday night. The incident happened near the Simmons Wright Store in Toomsuba, Mississippi. News 11 will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
City of Meridian Arrest Report May 14, 2024
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 110 calls for service from May 13, 2024 at 6:00 AM to May 14, 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...
A much drier Tuesday, but isolated storms are possible
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Tuesday morning starts with mid-upper 60s, and a blanket of clouds. The wave of rain we experienced Monday night will be long gone, but an upper-level trough of low will clip our region... and it could help produce isolated showers and storms. FIRST ALERT:. This will...
Finally, a dry & sun-filled day
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian has had at least a trace of rain most days this month thus far, and this week started on a soggy note. Thankfully, our Wednesday brings rain-free conditions and a good bit of sunshine! So, get out and enjoy the nice warm day with highs reaching the seasonable mid 80s.
Thunderstorms with damaging winds and quarter-sized hail in Choctaw and Washington counties Monday
On Monday at 4:45 a.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 5:30 a.m. for Choctaw and Washington counties. The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 4:45 a.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a...
High school students can work out for free this summer at Planet Fitness
(Gray News) - High school students can get a free gym membership this summer. Planet Fitness is offering teens ages 14 to 19 a free membership to the gym this summer starting on June 1 with its High School Summer Pass. The free membership will last until Aug. 31. Teens...
The 71st annual Jimmie Rodgers Festival held Jimmie’s Jam Session at the MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -A special week of music continued as we honor the legacy of Jimmie Rodgers. On Tuesday night, musicians from around the area registered for Jimmie’s Jam Session to showcase their talents by playing and singing songs they have written in their lives. Steve Wilkerson was the...
Mother of Julius T. Jones pleads for answers for her missing son
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Mother’s Day brings high emotions to many mothers who no longer have the privilege of seeing their children. One local mom of a missing man is making a plea to the public for answers. It has been 13 years since Julius T. Jones went missing.
Weather Alert Day: Severe storm & flood risk Monday
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As we kick-off this new work week, it’s going to be a soaker. Due to numerous upper-level disturbances sliding across our region, we can expect rounds of rain between now and Tuesday morning. Each round could bring a good dose of rain, and the rain could be heavy and prolonged at times...leading to big flooding concerns. Areas south of I-20 are under a Flood Watch now through Tuesday morning due to being the most favorable areas to get upwards of 3 inches... possibly up to 5 inches. The rest of our area may not get as much, but could still receive anywhere from 1-3 inches.
Severe threat has fizzled for Monday night
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - UPDATE: Severe threat is over for the night. Heavy rain this morning made the commute a soggy one for sure, rainfall estimates ranged from 1-3″ on average. Thankfully, that rain moved out by Midday... and the rest of the afternoon has been rather pleasant. Yet, another wave of rain is on the way, and there’s a low-end threat for isolated severe storms affiliated with it. Damaging wind and hail are the main threats, but even those threats are low as our overall severe risk has lessened due to a lack of instability in our area.
Vitalant hosts Spring Fling Blood Drive
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -May is a month to celebrate moms and appreciate all the sacrifices they make. Studies show that 1 in 83 moms need a blood transfusion after childbirth. This is one reason why Vitalant is hosting a Spring Fling Blood Drive and needs people to donate. They have...
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