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24 pounds of suspected cocaine seized during Scott County traffic stop
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Scott County deputies arrested a man after investigators said they found 24 pounds of suspected cocaine. Investigators said the interdiction team for the sheriff’s office made a traffic stop on a 2011 Acura that was traveling eastbound on Interstate 20 on Thursday, May 16. The driver was identified as Bautista […]
City of Meridian Arrest Report May 17, 2024
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 149 calls for service from May 16, 2024 at 6:00 AM to May 17, 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...
Columbus man charged in connection with Meridian homicide
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK/WCBI) – We have new information about the Columbus man charged in connection with a Meridian homicide. 20-year-old Dedtrick Jones was accused of shooting and killing Marvin Horn Jr. Our state-wide news partner WTOK reports the shooting happened on March 10 on Mosby Road, in Meridian. Bond...
Bobcat senior challenges classmates to love, put faith in the Lord
BOGUE CHITTO — The 2024 graduating class at Bogue Chitto is 51 strong. Caps were tossed in the air to celebrate the big occasion Thursday. On gym floor space reserved for graduate families, a seat was saved for fallen deputy William Durr. He was one of eight officers honored this week by the Lincoln County […] The post Bobcat senior challenges classmates to love, put faith in the Lord appeared first on Daily Leader.
Weather Alert Day: Heavy rain and severe storms ring in the weekend
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We had some rain pass through in the early morning hours of Friday, but we’ve still got more coming throughout today and Saturday. One of the biggest threats today is flooding. We already got between 1 and 3 inches of rain earlier this week, and today’s menagerie could bring between 2 and 5 inches to some places. Most counties around and south of I-20 are under a flood watch throughout today until Saturday afternoon. These storms also bring a risk of severe weather, namely damaging winds and a possible hail threat, especially towards/after midday, when daytime heating can really help drive these storms to full power. As always, the threat of an isolated spin-up tornado cannot be ruled out either.
Enterprise senior says class ‘weathered storm unlike any other,’
ENTERPRISE — Yellow Jacket seniors entered the next chapter of life Thursday evening as storms started to hit Lincoln County. Enterprise celebrated the graduation of 32 seniors. Alex Sales was the salutatorian and spoke about how the group of students had overcome COVID four years ago. He said the day was a momentous occasion as […] The post Enterprise senior says class ‘weathered storm unlike any other,’ appeared first on Daily Leader.
Morton couple arrested with drugs
A man and woman from Morton were arrested after a traffic stop yielded drugs on Friday around lunchtime. The driver, Robert Watkins, 36, 1957 Highway 80, Morton, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, according to Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark. A rear-seat passenger in the car,...
Incident occurred at Magnolia Middle surrounding edibles being distributed on school grounds
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - According to the Meridian Public School District, an incident occurred where students had received edibles, which are foods laced with cannabis, on school grounds. The district released this statement:. “There was an incident that occurred today at Magnolia Middle School which is being handled according to...
IHL approves two new MSU-Meridian healthcare schools
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) approved Mississippi State University’s (MSU) proposal to establish two new schools in downtown Meridian. On Thursday, May 16, the IHL approved the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing, which will be located on the MSU-Meridian Riley Campus. […]
Court of Appeals upholds life conviction for Bogue Chitto man convicted of murder
The Mississippi Supreme Court’s Court of Appeals has affirmed the convictions and sentences for a Bogue Chitto man convicted of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm as a felon. In 2018, Troy Galarza was arrested and charged with the murder of Wesley Watts after Watts was reported missing and last seen on Galarza’s Triple […] The post Court of Appeals upholds life conviction for Bogue Chitto man convicted of murder appeared first on Daily Leader.
FIRST ALERT: Friday’s severe threat could linger into Saturday
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Calm midweek conditions will be bookended by severe conditions on both the start and end of this week. All of our viewing area is under a Slight (2/5) risk by the Storm Prediction Center for Friday. We’ll see rain moving in overnight Thursday and into Friday AM as another cold front and associated low-pressure system rolls through in the first half of our weekend, with ample moisture to feed severe potential.
Northeast Lauderdale Class of 2024 graduation
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Northeast Lauderdale High School class of 2024 put on their cap gowns to walk across the stage at the Lauderdale County Agri Center. Friends and family gathered to celebrate a great moment with their students and honor 4 years of hard work. This year’s graduation...
Driving Through Meridian: Old Kudzu Brewing LLC
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Kudzu business started with owners Trey Watts and his father, Kenneth Watts. Kenneth says that a small gift turned into a lifelong partnership for Old Kudzu Brewing Company. “It really started out with a little beer kit, my son tried to make beer out on his...
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