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Mississippi Creators Take Center Stage at Two October Events at The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Mississippi stories are heading to comic-book pages and television screens this month. The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, known as The MAX, will host two events featuring Mississippi creators: The Jackson Comics Experience on Saturday, Oct. 17, and a conversation with television creator Laura Kittrell on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Philadelphia, MS theater hosting 2026 Neshoba Now Showcase on Nov. 15
The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, will host the Neshoba Now Showcase on November 15, highlighting the creative talents of local youth across Neshoba County and the surrounding area. The special afternoon event will feature performances by members of the Boys & Girls Club, local students, and participants from the...
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Federal food program aims to expand resources for local care facilities
A federal food reimbursement program is helping eligible child and adult care facilities provide healthy meals while easing food costs. Local leaders say the program could free up resources for organizations serving people experiencing food insecurity.
Neshoba Democrat
Ham Jam set for Oct. 10 downtown
The 25th annual Ham Jam Arts Festival is set for Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown, featuring food, music, and fun. Ham Jam is hosted by the Philadelphia Main Street Association, an organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown and the commercial district. The Ham Jam starts...
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Firefighters from Attala and Philadelphia Graduate State Fire Academy
Two young men will graduate the Mississippi State Fire Academy on Thursday, Oct. 1 and are serving our communities at their local fire departments. Kristopher Keshon Brown of the Attala County Fire Department and John Cutrer of the Philadelphia Fire Department have both completed the seven-week firefighter training course. Firefighter...
Neshoba Democrat
Vowell receives CDP Lifetime Achievement Award
David Vowell, longtime president of the Community Development Partnership, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the CDP’s annual banquet Monday night. The new award honors Vowell for more than 25 years of service to the organization. In a special video presentation, several community leaders spoke about Vowell’s dedication to...
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Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Day in Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - If you need a safe and convenient way to dispose of common household materials that require special handling, the City of Meridian can help. Public Works will host another household hazardous waste day. This event will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two different locations in the Queen City. Drop-off points will be set up at Meridian Public Works Office downtown and at the North Hills shopping center. Shandrick Glass, with the city talks about their main goal for this event.
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Meridian to raise water rates October 1st
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Residents of Meridian will see a change in their water bills coming very soon. Rates are set to rise by 7 percent starting October 1st, with a flat recovery fee of 3 dollars for water, and 10 dollars for sewer. This is down from the 9...
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Lauderdale County completes parking expansion at Government Complex
Lauderdale County residents visiting the Government Complex now have additional parking options following the completion of a parking expansion project designed to improve access to county services. Additional parking spaces have been added to Lot B, located between the Lauderdale County Government Center and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. The...
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Rose Hill Cemetery Tour brings Meridian’s past to life
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Most people would agree, dead men tell no tales, but on the last Saturday of every September, Meridian’s history comes to life. From its feuded founding in the early 1800s, to the story of the Gipsy Queen, the Rose Hill Players bring the past to the present.