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Graphic novelist John Jennings returning home for weeklong residency at The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Acclaimed graphic novelist and Mississippi native John Jennings is heading back to his home state for a weeklong residency featuring free community events, educational outreach, and public discussions. The residency follows the June debut of “John Jennings: Build Your World,” an interactive exhibition currently running at the...
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Young Professionals of Meridian Announces Grammy-Winning, Grammy- Nominated Headliners for Second Annual NYE Bash in Downtown Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Young Professionals of Meridian (YPM) is excited to announce its second annual NYE Bash, building on the success of last year’s inaugural celebration. Set for 6 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, the community festival will feature live music, food and drink vendors,...
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Mavis Staples to perform Oct. 15 at Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, MS
Legendary American music icon and civil rights figure Mavis Staples is set to perform live at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on Thursday, October 15. Now 86, the multi-Grammy winner and Kennedy Center Honoree brings a storied seven-decade career to the stage, carrying forward a rich legacy of gospel, soul, and social activist music.
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TSA Precheck returns to Meridian Regional Airport
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - For those who like to travel, TSA Precheck begins Tuesday, September 15 at Meridian Regional Airport. This program provides a way to bypass the long lines at the airport, sidestepping TSA checks, allowing for a quicker boarding process. In order to get pre-checked, you will need...
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Carthage Songwriter Mike Wootan Shares Powerful 9/11 Story (Audio)
(Brian Montgomery) Carthage songwriter Mike Wootan joined B-MO in the MO’rning on September 11 to share the story behind his patriotic song, “Stand Tall America.”. Wootan was also a finalist in this year’s Mississippi Songwriter of the Year competition with his song, “Four Lane Junkie.”. Less...
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North Mississippi Allstars to perform at Ellis Theater in Neshoba County
The North Mississippi Allstars will perform live at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on Thursday, September 24. Formed in 1996 by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson, the band was inspired by their father, Jim Dickinson, and regional blues icons such as R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Otha Turner. Since...
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Born 129 Years Ago Today in Mississippi, the “Father of Country Music” Whose Legacy Influenced Everyone From Lynyrd Skynyrd to Bob Dylan
Jimmie Rodgers’ all-too-brief career has cast a long shadow. Releasing the country music standard “Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)”, Rodgers catapulted to national fame when the song topped the Victor sales list for 14 straight weeks. He produced more than 120 songs with the label, leaving behind a blueprint studied by the likes of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Ernest Tubb.
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Laurel Airport Authority receives grant for improvements
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - New safety improvements are coming to the Laurel Municipal Airport thanks to a $2.4 million federal grant. The grant comes from the Federal Aviation Administration to fund vital safety area improvements and enhance runway development. Laurel airport manager Donna Black said the entire project has three...
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Full Moon on 5th welcomes Grits & Greens to downtown Meridian Sept. 4
The heart of Meridian will glow September 4 with another highly anticipated Full Moon on 5th block party. Grits & Greens from Hattiesburg will make the trip up I-59 to perform on stage. Kicking off at 6 p.m., the free community event promises to transform 5th Street, between 22nd and...
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‘When A Woman’s Fed Up’ stage play coming to Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A national touring stage play, “When A Woman’s Fed Up,” will be held at the Meridian Temple Theater on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The production was written by the late David Payton, according to promoter Nate Tarver. The touring production...
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Aie’s Taste of Thai: Food, music, and a giving heart
Meet Onjira Phukingngoen Scrimpshire. We call her Aie. At a young age, she moved from Thailand and grew up in her stepfather’s hometown, Enterprise, Clarke County, Mississippi. But memories of cooking rice in the dark with her grandmother before school never faded. “Food was part of life from an...
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Meridian could be a Labor Day destination as travelers hit the road
As gas prices continue to rise ahead of Labor Day, Meridian could become a destination spot for many travelers as well as a stopping point for people on their way to the beach or to the mountains due to Interstate 20/59 coming straight through the heart of the Queen City.
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NightMarket Returns to The MAX with Live Music, Food Trucks, and Free Museum Access
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The NightMarket is returning to The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) on Thursday, Sept. 17, offering a packed evening of local shopping, food, and live entertainment in downtown Meridian. Running from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the community event features fresh produce, handmade goods,...
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Dolly's legacy of giving inspires local fundraiser
Dolly Parton’s legacy of giving back is continuing in Philadelphia through a T-shirt fundraiser benefiting the local Imagination Library. TMaes + Southern Avenue Boutique is selling Dolly-themed shirts, with all profits going to the Imagination Library. Parton’s Imagination Library is a book-gifting program that provides free, age-appropriate books to...
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Fall market returns with seasonal foods and family activities
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Earth’s Bounty vendors are preparing to offer a variety of foods for school lunches and after-school snacks, along with ingredients to create meals for chilly nights, as summer ends and fall approaches. Community Development Director Terrell encourages residents to attend Saturday for a family-friendly day of...
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The Grindhouse: Neshoba County Café Serves Noir Atmosphere and ‘Mookie Cuffins’
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.-—Moonbeam Hallows, owner of The Grindhouse coffee shop in Philadelphia, Mississippi, glides between the kitchen island and the espresso machine on July 8, 2026, fulfilling customers’ needs as she has regularly since reopening the noir café in 2024. Housed on Main Street, the coffee shop contains purple and black walls that ring of 2000s pop-punk, while aromatic notes of caramel dance through the air.