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Man dies in ATV-train collision
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Authorities have identified the person who died in an ATV collision with a train Sunday night. According to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department, Chad Austin Carney, 41, was the victim who passed away. The crash happened in Toomsuba near the Simmons Wright General Store. According...
Train hits individual in Toomsuba
TOOMSUBA, Miss. (WTOK) - A man on a four wheeler fell into the path of a train Sunday night. The incident happened near the Simmons Wright Store in Toomsuba, Mississippi. News 11 will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
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...
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.
Columbus man arrested on Meridian murder warrant
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A suspect has been arrested in Columbus, Miss., on a murder warrant from Meridian. Dedtrick Montay Jones, 20, who is from Columbus, is being held there after his arrest Tuesday. Det. Chanetta Stevens confirmed early Wednesday evening that Jones’ arrest is tied to an active investigation...
City of Meridian Arrest Report May 14, 2024
Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 110 calls for service from May 13, 2024 at 6:00 AM to May 14, 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...
Mother of Julius T. Jones pleads for answers for her missing son
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Mother’s Day brings high emotions to many mothers who no longer have the privilege of seeing their children. One local mom of a missing man is making a plea to the public for answers. It has been 13 years since Julius T. Jones went missing.
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