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Local high school senior wins the opportunity of a lifetime on Wednesday

On Wednesday, ChuckDarius Edwards won the opportunity of a lifetime, the chance to ride off in a new vehicle.
On Wednesday, ChuckDarius Edwards won the opportunity of a lifetime, the chance to ride off in...

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Meridian Police Department
Meridian police report significant crime reductions since July 2025

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Cash and narcotics take from a home in the 3800 block of 32nd Street
Meridian man arrested after drug bust

Forecast

Wednesday afternoon will be warm despite the showers and clouds
Another warm day with showers in the picture

TOP HEADLINES

Sports

Brenton McKenzie signs with Belhaven University to play football

Two Panthers Sign the Dotted Line

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Carmen Corley
Brenton McKenzie signed with Belhaven University to continue his football career and Quon’ya Brown signed with Culver-Stockton College for track and field.

Sports

Total Pain Care Team of the Week: Neshoba Central Softball Team

Total Pain Care Team of the Week: Neshoba Central Softball Team

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Carmen Corley
The Lady Rockets are 17-2 on the season with a perfect 6-0 record in district play.

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Visit Meridian speaks on weekend economic and tourism impacts

Visit Meridian speaks on weekend economic and tourism impacts

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:31 PM CDT
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By Zack Rogers
Hotels were near capacity all weekend, as people flew, bussed, and drove into Meridian for the jam-packed weekend.

Sports

Sideline View with Dale McKee

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:25 PM CDT
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By Lindsey Hall
Dale has been covering sports in our region for over four decades

News

After-prom party shooting in Mississippi leaves two brothers dead

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:41 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
Investigators have not yet released the names of the victims.

News

On Saturday, Lauderdale County collected hazardous waste for its amnesty day.

Lauderdale County’s Solid Waste Amnesty Day set for April 18th

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
From 8 a.m. - noon, you can head to the Lauderdale County Road Department at 210 Windmill Drive.
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Two Panthers Sign the Dotted Line

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Total Pain Care Team of the Week: Neshoba Central Softball Team

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Visit Meridian speaks on weekend economic and tourism impacts

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Lauderdale County’s Solid Waste Amnesty Day set for April 18th

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The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department needs your help finding Devonta Hillie.

Crimenet: Devonta Hillie

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:33 AM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department needs your help finding Devonta Hillie.

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Wings Over Meridian Full Recap

Wings Over Meridian Full Recap

Updated: Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Zack Rogers
Sunday was the second and final day of Wings over Meridian, with even more high-flying fighter action for fans of aviation to enjoy.

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Wings Over Meridian takes flight at NAS Meridian

Wings Over Meridian takes flight at NAS Meridian

Updated: Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Zack Rogers
Fans of aviation flocked to NAS Meridian to see some of the finest flyers and fighters in the air today.

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Zeta Phi Beta celebrates youth achievement and community contribution

Zeta Phi Beta celebrates youth achievement and community contribution

Updated: Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
This event is a jewel in the celebration of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s Finer Womanhood Month

Local

Meridian Underground Music celebrates 30 years with massive block party

Meridian Underground Music celebrates 30 years with massive block party

Updated: Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
The event happened at 22nd and 8th street, including several live bands and fun attractions.

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2026 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade 2026 brings family fun to downtown Jackson

Updated: Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Teddy Reidy
The Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade was back as a sea of green and some Irish fun was on full display in downtown Jackson.

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Fire crews from Harrison County Fire Rescue (HCFR) and Jackson County Fire Protection (JCFP)...

UPDATE: Stephen Earl Drive fire fully contained, Mississippi Forestry Commission says

Updated: Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:32 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Fire crews battled a fire on Stephen Earl Drive in the Latimer community on Saturday as critical conditions prompted a Red Flag Warning for the area.

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Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart said the crash happened around 1 p.m. at Pump Branch Road,...

Mother, her 2 daughters among 5 killed in collision between train and van in Stone County

Updated: Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:40 PM CDT
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By Tyler Bell, WLOX Staff and Patrick Wright
Sheriff Todd Stewart said there were six people in the van at the time of the crash.

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Road work continues on Meehan area county roads

Road work continues on Meehan area county roads

Updated: Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:25 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
State Aid project includes chip sealing, micro sealing on four routes

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MSU Meridian official speaks on Baptist Anderson partnership

MSU Meridian official speaks on Baptist Anderson partnership

Updated: Mar. 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM CDT
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By Zack Rogers
MSU Meridian and Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center announced a new collaboration on Wednesday.

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First pediatric flu death reported this season in Mississippi

Updated: Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:49 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
The first pediatric death during the 2025-2026 flu season has been reported in Mississippi.

Forecast

More scattered showers and storms carry over into the middle and back of your week

More scattered showers and storms carry over into the middle and back of your week

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Zack Rogers
Rain chances continue to stick around heading into Wednesday and the back half of your week.

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Forecast

Showers will bring in some heavy rainfall this afternoon

Scattered showers and storms will move in this afternoon

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Tori Alvarado
Showers moving in this afternoon could bring along some heavy rainfall in some spots

Sports

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Meridian’s Flag Football Team Played at Ray Stadium for First Time Today

Updated: Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Brett Stephens
It was a historic day at Meridian High School as the second-year Lady Wildcats flag football team played its first home game at The Ray on Thursday afternoon.

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All-Scholastic Sports Team: Hunter Walton

Updated: Mar. 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM CDT
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By Brett Stephens
To pursue excellence, you have to take it one step at a time. For Hunter Walton, he takes this idea literally.

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Joiner Peoples Signs the Dotted Line

Updated: Mar. 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Brett Stephens
We had a student athlete sign the dotted line over at Newton County today. Joiner Peoples signed today to take his talents to join the West Alabama rodeo team in Livingston.

Forecast

An umbrella will come in handy this week

Carry the umbrella this week... showers may find you

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Deitra McKenzie
Each day, there will be a chance for a little 'liquid sunshine'

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Lauderdale County completes road improvements project

Updated: Mar. 26, 2026 at 1:34 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
The Lauderdale County Road & Bridge Department completed multiple roadway improvements across the county as part of an ongoing infrastructure program.

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Blue Angels land at NAS Meridian ahead of Wings Over Meridian

Blue Angels land at NAS Meridian ahead of Wings Over Meridian

Updated: Mar. 26, 2026 at 7:45 PM CDT
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By Zack Rogers
This is the first time the Angels have been in Meridian in 15 years to perform, celebrating the 65th anniversary of NAS Meridian and the 80th anniversary of the Blue Angels.

Sports

Zauria Clark warming up for a meet at Meridian High School

Zauria Clark Making Her Name Known

Updated: Mar. 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM CDT
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By Carmen Corley
Off the track, she matches her athletic drive with the same focus in the classroom, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and participating in clubs.

Forecast

Rain chances will slowly increase throughout the week

Rain chances return and stick with us through the week

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By Tori Alvarado
Chances for rain will only increase as we go throughout the week

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SILVER STAR HOTEL & CASINO

Pearl River Resort to close buffet at Silver Star Casino

Updated: Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:08 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
Silver Star Hotel & Casino location will shut down Friday after food service review
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