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Elderly couple found dead in their Meridian home
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTVA) — Authorities found an elderly couple dead in their home in Meridian and are looking for answers as to how they died. The coroner identified the victims as Miles Herrington, 97, and Ina Herrington, 94, WTOK-TV in Meridian reported. The couple lived near the intersection of...
City of Meridian Arrest Report April 25, 2024
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Arrests. Alexa Flowers2003Simple Assault Threat, Telephone Harassment. Laura Toregerson1991Larceny Less Than Trespass, Petit Larceny. Alicia F. Yates1986Public Drunk, Disorderly Conduct. Azellia F. Davis1985Domestic Violence, Disorderly Conduct. Media Release. Meridian Police Department Media Release. Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 206 calls for service from...
Garbage pickup routes to start earlier
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian announced that residential garbage pickup routes will start at 6 a.m., effective May 1, due to higher temperatures. Customers are asked to have garbage bins at the roadside before this time to make sure you’re not missed when Waste Pro crews work your street.
Gusty winds and warm temperatures for the weekend
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Fri-YAY!!! We have made it to the end of the work week and the weather has been wonderful all week long . Today we start the day with clouds, but mostly sunny skies returns. Highs head into the upper 80s and since temps are well above the average think about ways to stay cool. Windy conditions will help bring us some relief by the afternoon as wind speeds increase up to 15mph and gusty up to 25mph.
Four Wildcats sign the dotted line
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian High School Wildcats had four basketball players sign with various colleges on Thursday. JR Yarbrough signed with Pearl River Community College. Jordan Harbour also signed with Pearl River Community College. Jordan Jones signed with East Mississippi Community College. DJ Johnson signed with Meridian Community...
DTM: Magnolia Beverage Celebrates 90 years
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Magnolia Beverage has served this community for 90 years. Mike John founded the company in 1934 as one of the first beer distributors in the state. But the history of the company started well before that. “As Magnolia Beverage, we officially started in the spring of...
Fare on Eighth brings a new standard of dining to the Queen City
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A new fresh restaurant has opened up in the heart of the Queen City, offering a new, healthier take on dining. Fare on Eighth has taken the concept of fresh and local to a new standard they are calling the “Fare Standard.” The new eatery is offering dine-in options on its grilled cheese Monday, where they offer unique grilled cheese sandwiches and fresh tacos on Wednesdays. Throughout the entire week, though, you can stop by its cooler, where they make fresh salads, sandwiches, and snacks for you to take home or enjoy in their storefront.
You’ll have to hold on to your hats in the coming days
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Friday morning starts with mild temps near 60 degrees and some patchy dense fog. Rain won’t be a concern, but the winds will start to become a nuisance. An increasing pressure difference between a “High” to our east and a “Low” to our west will lead to the gusty winds over our area.
Hit & miss showers remain possible for Thursday
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A stalled front (that will eventually start moving north as a warm front) will serve as a trigger for more hit & miss showers on Thursday. The day will be far from a wash-out, but those who catch a shower or storm could get a good downpour. If you can dodge the showers, it’ll just be a warm and muggy day with highs in the low 80s.
PM scattered showers for Wed. and Thurs.
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Happy Wednesday. Morning temperatures are already improving as we started the day in the mid to low 50s. Highs are also on the rise into the upper 70s to low 80s. Weather conditions are normalizing for today then an upward trend in temperatures continue for the rest of the week.
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...
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