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First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

New MPD Building Ready to Go

Meridian, Miss.But Acting Police Chief James Sharpe took Newscenter 11 on a tour of the facility Tuesday.Structural issues and a lack of space plague the current facility.Sharpe says the new location on 22nd Avenue South is functional and may very well ... [Published WTOK-TV - 7 hours ago]

Entities: AVENUE SOUTH LTD

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Runoffs Oust Two from City Council

Meridian, Miss.Ward 2 Councilwoman Mary Perry, in office since 1999, was defeated by Kenneth Dustin Markham. Since there is no other opposition, Markham will be sworn in to office July 1.Ward 4 Councilman Jesse Palmer, Sr., lost a bid for his seventh ... [Published WTOK-TV - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Thomas Everett, Jesse Palmer, Houston (Texas, United States)

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Kemper County - May 21, 2013

Click the image to the right to view the Kemper County Arrest Report (it will view as a slideshow). ... [Published WTOK-TV - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Arrests

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

NOAA National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Strong to Severe Storms Possible

Another warm and humid day for us today will lead to the potential to see some strong to severe storms tonight and then again as we work through our Wednesday afternoon. Before I go any further, I want to be very clear that any weather we see will not ... [Published WTOK-TV - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Tornado, Carthage, NOAA National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Mississippi

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

West Alabama Church Vandalized

A west Alabama congregation is left in shock after its church was vandalized recently with satanic graffiti. Around 6 AM Monday, members of Hope Baptist Church, which is located outside the town of Sweet Water, discovered that their church had been covered ... [Published WTOK-TV - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Vandalism, Baptist, Demopolis (United States)

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Turner Named MPSD Parent of the Year

Dr. Alvin Taylor (left) and Ronald Turner (Photo courtesy: Meridian Public School District)Meridian, Miss."Mr. Turner is a dedicated parent and strong community leader that commits a lot of time and effort to the Meridian Public School District," said ... [Published WTOK-TV - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Ronald Turner, Carver, Populus

First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 1 reports

Clarkdale Elementary Awards Day

Clarkdale Elementary students received awards Monday for work they have done all through the year.The names of third and fourth graders were called as they received recognition from their classmates and families."We try to create an atmosphere of accomplishment ... [Published WTOK-TV - 14 hours ago]

Entities: Atmosphere

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

Meridian Democratic Primary Runoffs Tuesday

Meridian, Miss."Only people who are supporting our Democrats may vote in this runoff because it's basically an extension of the Democratic Primary which we've already had."Under State law, voters who voted in one party's primary may not vote in a runoff ... [Published WTOK-TV - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Democratic Primaries, Republican Primaries, Elections

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

Law Enforcement to Have School Training Drill

Law enforcement will be involved in a training drill at a school later this week.The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department and supporting agencies will have the drill Wednesday morning at West Lauderdale Elementary School.The purpose is to simulate conditions ... [Published WTOK-TV - 19 hours ago]

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Hudnall Favors Having City Manager

Meridian, Miss.Independent candidate Wally Hudnall is proposing a change from the strong-mayor form of government to a weak mayor/city manager form of government.Meridian was under that government for many years, up until the mid 1980s.Hudnall says a ... [Published WTOK-TV - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Meridian Community College, John Robert, Robert Smith

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Local Tourism Could Be Banner Year

Meridian and Lauderdale County say they are on track for a record breaking year for tourism. Early numbers show that crowds for the Jimmie Rodgers Festival this past weekend were the event's largest in seven years. With numerous other activities set for ... [Published WTOK-TV - May 21 2013]

Entities: Banner, Tourism, Mississippi

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Mississippi Power Names Holland New CEO

Jackson, Miss.Mississippi Power Co. has named Ed Holland as president, replacing Ed Day.The subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Co. said Monday that Day is retiring and will be replaced immediately.Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon ... [Published WTOK-TV - May 21 2013]

Entities: Ed Holland, Mississippi Power, Southern Company, lignite, Pipeline

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"We don't really need to feel sorry for this church because God's got this church!" says Pastor Sakon

West Alabama Church Vandalized [Published WTOK-TV - 13 hours ago]

"Mr. Turner is truly a giver of his time, energy, and talents," said MHS principal, Victor Hubbard. "He is loyal to Meridian High, and he is very supportive of our athletic programs as well as other school events."

Turner Named MPSD Parent of the Year [Published WTOK-TV - 13 hours ago]

"We try to create an atmosphere of accomplishment here, as of course do most schools," said principal, John Lisenbe. "And when we get to the end of the year, we like to reward our students for hard work and so that's what this is all about."

Clarkdale Elementary Awards Day [Published WTOK-TV - 14 hours ago]

"As always, anytime we have the opportunity to vote, people should get out and vote because that is a very important civic responsibility."

Meridian Democratic Primary Runoffs Tuesday [Published WTOK-TV - 17 hours ago]

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Runoffs Oust Two from City Council [Published WTOK-TV - 7 hours ago]
New MPD Building Ready to Go [Published WTOK-TV - 7 hours ago]
Kemper County - May 21, 2013 [Published WTOK-TV - 9 hours ago]
West Alabama Church Vandalized [Published WTOK-TV - 13 hours ago]
Strong to Severe Storms Possible [Published WTOK-TV - 13 hours ago]
Turner Named MPSD Parent of the Year [Published WTOK-TV - 13 hours ago]
Clarkdale Elementary Awards Day [Published WTOK-TV - 14 hours ago]
Meridian Democratic Primary Runoffs Tuesday [Published WTOK-TV - 17 hours ago]
Law Enforcement to Have School Training Drill [Published WTOK-TV - 19 hours ago]
Hudnall Favors Having City Manager [Published WTOK-TV - 20 hours ago]
Local Tourism Could Be Banner Year [Published WTOK-TV - May 21 2013]
Mississippi Power Names Holland New CEO [Published WTOK-TV - May 21 2013]
2013 Run for the Wall [Published WTOK-TV - May 21 2013]
MPD Shooting Investigation [Published WTOK-TV - May 21 2013]
Robberies Reported to Police [Published WTOK-TV - May 21 2013]
Monday, May 20 Forecast Discussion [Published WTOK-TV - May 20 2013]
Water Authority Working on Problem [Published WTOK-TV - May 20 2013]
Forged Prescription Arrests [Published WTOK-TV - May 20 2013]
Houston, Palmer Talk Fighting Crime [Published WTOK-TV - May 20 2013]
Recent Tornadoes Claim Three Lives [Published WTOK-TV - May 20 2013]
Local Authorities Searching for Missing Man [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]
Man Killed After Shooting at Police [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]
"Poker Run" Prepares for "Run for the Wall" [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]
Saturday 5/18 Forecast Discussion [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]
Cars, Talent Competition, Concert Highlight Sat... [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]
Drug Roundup Arrest [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]
Cuba Day Contributes to City's Beautification [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]
Two Injured, One Arrested in Saturday Shooting [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]
Little Support for Private School Tax Credit Delay [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]
Houston, Palmer Discuss Appointing City Leaders [Published WTOK-TV - May 19 2013]