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Meridian Nutcracker marks 25th season, sets auditions for Sept. 23
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian Nutcracker is marking its 25th season this year, with auditions for local children set for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Temple Theater. More than 100 local children will have the opportunity to perform alongside the professional artists of Dance Alive...
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Meridian Regional Airport gives update on new terminal construction
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - If you’ve driven by Meridian Regional Airport over the past week, you’ve probably noticed some changes in entrance and parking. The north end of the parking lot has been closed to continue construction and paving on the new terminal. The southern entrance and parking...
American Songwriter
Born 73 Years Ago Today in Mississippi, the Bluegrass Musician Glen Campbell Called the “Greatest Banjo Player in the World”
Born on this day (September 18) in 1953 in the small town of Louisville, Mississippi, Carl Jackson got his start in country music at a young age. At 14 years old, he was invited to play banjo for Jim and Jesse and the Virginia Boys, one of the most respected bluegrass bands at the time. Next, Jackson would spend 12 years as part of country legend Glen Campbell’s band before striking out on his own. Since then, he has continued to work in Nashville as a songwriter and musician. He has charted three singles and penned songs for Campbell, Terri Clark, Garth Brooks, Rhonda Vincent, and others.
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Food Lovers Make The Drive To This Mississippi Produce Stand For Just-Picked Peaches, Sweet Strawberries, And Homemade Jams
Some folks map their road trips around gas stations and rest stops. Others plan around a small Mississippi produce stand that has been feeding families for decades. People drive across the whole state just to fill their trunks with strawberries so good they refuse to name their favorite spot out loud, worried the shelves will empty before they arrive. There is a gift shop, an ice cream bar, homemade jams stacked in neat rows, and yard art waiting outside under the canopy.
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This Massive Mississippi General Store Has Hardware, Camping Gear And Homemade Foods All Under One Roof
Everything under one roof. That’s the sentence people reach for first when talking about this Mississippi general store. Hardware fills entire sections, alongside camping gear most modern stores stopped stocking long ago. Homemade foods round out the inventory, offering goods most typical retailers simply don’t carry. Nothing here...
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Photos | Laurel Food Truck Festival at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds
Beaming with congratulatory pride, Ashley E. Jones stepped across the grass carrying a trophy topped with a trio of stars, walking toward a red food truck emblazoned with the words 507 Grill. DJ Don King from iHeartRadio had just announced over the speaker that the Laurel, Mississippi, business’ brisket-covered french fries had just won first place for best main dish at the Laurel Food Truck Festival held at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 12.
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Storyteller Anne McKee: The Rose on the Hill
Rose Hill Cemetery had always caught Anne McKee’s attention when driving along 8th Street in Meridian. She noticed the neglected grounds, the overgrowth and the markers needing repair. But there was something about that cemetery. McKee had taken early retirement from General Motors, where she worked as an accounting...
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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...