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At Lake High School in Scott County, the Un-Team will never be forgotten
The undefeated, untied, un-scored upon 1974 Lake Hornets will be back in Scott County this Saturday to be honored by the Scott County Sports Hall of Fame. The post At Lake High School in Scott County, the Un-Team will never be forgotten appeared first on Mississippi Today.
Man found hanging in motel
The death of a man found hanging in a Philadelphia motel room Monday morning is under investigation. “Foul play is not suspected but has not been ruled out at this time as we are still investigating this case,” according to Police Chief Eric Lyons. The 32-year-old Native American...
City of Meridian Arrest Report April 24, 2024
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 138 calls for service from April 23, 2024 at 6:00 AM to April 24, 2024 at 6:00 AM. The following were reported to the Meridian Police Department. Robbery. There were no robberies reported. Commercial Burglary. At 4:57 PM on April 23, 2024,...
Taste of Philly scheduled for Saturday
Philadelphia Elementary will host its second annual Taste of Philly fundraising event on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 406 Stribling Street. Organized by the Philadelphia Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), this community event is a day of food, music, games, and more all free to the public.
Union Police make felony arrest after traffic stop
UNION, Miss. (WTOK) - Union Police said a routine traffic stop Sunday resulted in the arrest of a felony drug offender. The Department said Officer Joshua Grimes made the stop around 8 p.m. on Highway 15 after seeing a driver speeding and the car missing a headlight. Nikilette Jim, of...
UPDATE: Missing Florence man found alive in ravine
The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office says Jimmy Reed Butler has been found safe. Butler, 82, of Florence was found between County Road 8 and County Road 10 in the Green Hill area on Monday afternoon. Sheriff Joe Hamilton said Butler was located after two nights. The sheriff's office said he...
Yellowjackets lose in 1st round
The Union Yellowjackets saw their baseball season come to an end in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs. After falling 10-7 to Sebastopol on Monday, Union took on Ingomar in first-round play, falling 10-7 on Friday and 7-3 on Saturday. Union ends the season with a 14-10 record.
West Lauderdale Elementary School surprises two students with a military welcome home reunion
COLLINSVILLE, Miss. (WTOK) -Two students got the surprise of a lifetime, one that they will never forget. West Lauderdale Elementary School faculty and staff planned a special ceremony honoring students who have parents that are in the military but the ceremony quickly turned into two students reuniting with their dad.
Enjoy lovely weather, but keep pollen levels in mind
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Tuesday! Another cool start the morning but sunny skies and warmer weather is what we can expect through the afternoon. It is perfect picnic weather with today being National Picnic Day it is only right that you enjoy your lunch outside. South winds will pick...
Lady Yellowjackets win district crown
It was a big week for the Union softball team. Union split a pair of games with Sebastopol but took the district championship after winning 8-5 on Monday but losing 4-3 on Tuesday. Union then took two games from Water Valley, winning 14-0 and 12-0 and didn’t give up a hit or a walk in a doubleheader sweep.
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