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Graduating swarm of Yellow Jackets is 32 strong
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 overcame COVID four years ago. Lindley Ferguson was the valedictorian and reminded students that […] The post Graduating swarm of Yellow Jackets is 32 strong 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.
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...
Touch a Truck in Highland Park
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian Parks and Recreation hosted a Touch Truck today at Highland Park. It was an interactive event that put kids in the driver’s seat. From 10 a.m. to noon children were allowed to get behind the wheel of fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, work trucks, and a variety of different vehicles.
Lady Devils fall just short of state title after game three thriller
Throughout the 1A playoffs, the Stringer Lady Red Devils had not been forced to a game three. That changed in the State Championship series when they faced a heavy senior-led Pine Grove team who mustered just a bit more than the Lady Devils could handle, ending their chances of bringing a title back to Jasper County.
Kia of Meridian speaks out after Tuesday’s shooting
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Tuesday afternoon a local business and three vehicles were damaged during a shooting on the Highway 39 bypass. The Kia of Meridian experienced something no one ever hopes of: a stray bullet came flying through the window of its storefront. The shock of this incident left...
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. […]
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...
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...
Shooting in Meridian, no injuries reported
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Around 3:20 p.m., a shooting occurred near the Highway 39 Bypass. Several vehicles, as well as local businesses, were shot into. According to MPD, no injuries were reported as a result of this incident. If you have any information regarding the shooting, please call 769-298-5111.
The Stronger Together Foundation hosted a Private Screening and Q & A at the Meridian Community College McCain Theater
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - On Saturday, The Stronger Together Foundation hosted a private screening and Q&A for a Tribal film. The film began at 4:30 PM, as members of the community and from around the area gathered inside the room. The film took viewers on a journey through the remarkable stories of three U.S. combat veterans who shared their experiences for the first time.
Press’d Salon & Spa grand opening
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian welcomed a brand-new business to our downtown area. Press’d Salon and Spa is officially open for business. Press’d is a full-service salon and spa open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and open by appointment on the weekends. The grand...
Youth Villages speaks on social media effects for Mental Health Awareness Month
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The week of May 20-24 is the last week of Youth Villages’ Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign. They ended their series with the focus being on mental health and social media. Experts from Youth Villages discussed social media use by young people and the negative...
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