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Sports

The torch is lit in downtown Meridian.

Opening Ceremonies of the 32nd State Games of Mississippi

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Ethan Bird
Competition continues through June 25.

News

You might find some unique items during a community yard sale stretching 125 miles.

Local vendors and boutiques line HWY 15 from Newton to Maben, MS

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Tynisha Jackson
You might find some unique items during a community yard sale stretching 125 miles.

News

One law enforcement officer injured during standoff in Brandon

More questions answered about what happened amid the Brandon standoff

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
We’re working to fill in some of the gaps in information after Thursday’s standoff that turned into a shootout in Brandon. Nearly eight hours of negotiations and exchanges of gunfire leaves one officer dead and another recovering in the hospital. Some of this story came from viewer questions. The main one, what happened to the house?

News

After years of debate, Alabama taxpayers will get a break on the state’s grocery tax. It’s one...

Alabama lawmakers prepare for final day of legislative session

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Erin Davis
After years of debate, Alabama taxpayers will get a break on the state’s grocery tax. It’s one of several bills waiting to be signed into law that will save you money.

News

This pattern brings hot temps & low rain chances

Summertime heat is expected for the weekend

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Deitra McKenzie
This pattern brings hot temps & low rain chances

News

Derrick McKey Basketball Camp kicks off

Derrick McKey Basketball Camp kicks off

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Ross McLeod
McKey hosts this camp year in and year out to connect with kids and show them their life can be anything they make of it.

Local

Tribal voters will decide the office of chief and eight council positions.

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has tribal elections next Tuesday

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WTOK Staff
The tribe will be voting on the office of chief and eight tribal council positions.

Crime

The Wayne County community is reeling after three separate shootings sent two women and a...

‘They’re all connected’: Multiple shootings injure 2 women, 1 child in Wayne County

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Ame Posey, Brandy McGill and Emily Forrester
The Wayne County community is reeling after three separate shootings sent two women and a four-year-old boy to the hospital on Friday morning. These are just the latest shootings in the county’s ongoing battle against gun violence.

State

Twenty million dollars was authorized earlier this year for a new fire rescue station and to...

Reeves touts military investment for 186th ARW

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WTOK Staff
The governor said the state is preparing its military forces ‘for the future fight.'

News

Governor Kay Ivey signed HB421 designating the State of Alabama official cookie June 2, 2023 in...

The Yellowhammer Cookie is now Alabama’s official state cookie

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Governor Kay Ivey made it official today, the Yellowhammer Cookie is now Alabama’s official state cookie.
East Mississippi Electric Power Radar
East Mississippi Electric Power Radar

Local

Meridian resident celebrates 107 years of life

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Diamond Paylor
Turning 100 years old is a major life achievement for anyone, but a local resident has taken that seven steps further.

Local

Governor Reeves touts Steve Hull Memorial Golf Classic

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Lindsey Hall
The tournament honoring the late Coach Steve Hull will be played Thursday, June 8th

News

Community Bank sets up account to benefit fallen Madison officer

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
Donations may be made at any of the 54 Community Bank locations.

Hurricane

Tropical Depression #2 became Tropical Storm Arlene on Friday

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Deitra McKenzie
The image is from the initial advisory when it was upgraded to Arlene

State

Federal judge dismisses chief justice in challenge to H.B. 1020; calls crime is a ‘cancer’ on Jackson

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
Judge says some issues brought up by NAACP could be discussed based on constitutional merits.

National

Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling’ lyricist who teamed with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer
Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, married in 1961, were one of popular music’s most successful teams.

Crime

Man and woman arrested, charged with aiding missing Hinds County escapee

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WLBT Staff
A man and woman have now been arrested in connection with the Hinds County Detention Center escapee, Joseph Spring.

State

Alabama bill to cut state’s 4% grocery tax wins final passage

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The legislation now heads to the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey.

State

Burned body identified as missing Birmingham woman

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WBRC Staff
Jermiera Ivory Fowler, 31, was last seen May 31 around 4 p.m. in the 500 block of 41st Street North.

State

Active search underway in Gluckstadt for man matching description of escapee

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Christopher Fields
Dozens of Madison County sheriff’s deputies along with other law enforcement agencies are on Weisenberger Road.

Community

Ed Abdella is cycling for another good cause this July

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Cara Shirley
He has a goal to raise $25,000 for the restoration of Merrehope.

Forecast

It’s getting hot, hot, HOT!

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Avaionia Smith
You can stay cool by relaxing in the pool

News

MUNA Federal awards scholarships to high school seniors

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Tynisha Jackson
Five high school seniors were selected as recipients of MUNA Federal Credit Union’s Inaugural Community Scholarship Program.

State

‘Sorely missed‘: Madison Police honor officer killed in 8-hour standoff

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By Christopher Fields
Horren Randy Tyler was a 7-year veteran of the Madison Police Department and retired Ridgeland police chief.

Forecast

The heat is on for the first weekend of June

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Deitra McKenzie
It's going to feel like summer for sure

News

UMMC to shut down LGBTQ+ clinic amid political pressure

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By Molly Minta, Mississippi Today
The University of Mississippi Medical Center will dissolve the LGBTQ+ clinic that came under lawmakers’ scrutiny last fall because it offered gender-affirming care like hormone therapy and puberty blockers to trans minors.

News

State epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers to retire, effective June 30

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Byers has served with the department for 30 years.

News

Remembering Char’Dae Knowlin

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
News 11 spoke exclusively with the family of Char'Dae Knowlin.

Local

Names released in deadly Wednesday wreck

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
The multi-vehicle wreck claimed three people from Meridian and one from Lisman, Ala.

News

Alabama Senate approves Gang Bill, awaits Gov. Ivey’s signature

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:12 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
The bill creates stiff penalties for members of criminal enterprises and their criminal activity.

Hurricane

Tropical Depression #2 has formed on the 1st day of Hurricane Season

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:57 PM CDT
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By Deitra McKenzie
This is its initial advisory from Thursday 6/1

Local

City showcases plans for revived Frank Cochran Center

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:29 PM CDT
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By City of Meridian
The 2,000-seat capacity makes it the City of Meridian's largest convention space, primarily used for rentals and special events.

News

Governor Ivey signs education trust fund and general fund budget

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the state’s budgets, including the General Fund and the supplemental and the Education Trust Fund and its supplemental.

Weather

Mississippi Power crews are storm ready as hurricane season begins

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By Bill Snyder
The calendar says June 1. But for Mississippi Power, it’s always storm season. The company has already responded to several bad weather events locally and regionally.

Crime

Man charged with aiding and abetting Hinds County escapee, sheriff says

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 2:06 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Search for the detainee is still ongoing, days after he escaped.

State

Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions as politics loom over headquarters decision

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
None of the locations are in Huntsville, Ala.

Politics

NAACP dismisses federal challenge against Gov. Tate Reeves

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Judge has yet to rule on motion to dismiss chief justice from case.

News

Here’s what experts are predicting for the 2023 Hurricane Season

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:53 AM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Hurricane Season begins June 1st, and there's a lot of talk about how El Nino and record ocean heat will affect storm development.

News

The deeper meaning behind National Donut Day

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:51 AM CDT
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By The Salvation Army
This food-focused holiday is among the few with roots in charitable service.

National

FDA warns consumers not to use off-brand versions of Ozempic, Wegovy

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:40 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Consumers should only use semaglutide prescribed by a health care provider and filled by a licensed pharmacy, FDA said.

News

Cocaine trafficker gets 10 years behind bars, Rankin Co. DA announces

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:37 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Arrest was made by Pearl Police Department in late 2020.

Forecast

June brings hot temps and the official start of hurricane season

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 7:20 AM CDT
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By Avaionia Smith
Hydrate and plan for the season

News

1 officer dead, 1 officer wounded during standoff in Brandon neighborhood

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:22 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff and Courtney Ann Jackson
The officer killed was with the Madison Police Department.

Crime

Meridian Police charge suspect in recent shooting

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:39 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
Zavion T. Sims, 21, was charged with shooting into a dwelling.

News

Police find homemade gun during fatal Picayune traffic stop

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Around 4:39 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop when the driver shot themselves, according to Chief Joe Quave.

News

Kemper County Sheriff’s Department hosts Mental Health Awareness Lunch and Learn

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Ross McLeod
Kemper County Sheriff’s Department wanted to host an event highlighting all of the services that are offered in the county.

Forecast

Hello to a new month

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Deitra McKenzie
A few showers are possible as we kick off June

News

Dede Mogollon says farewell to ‘Visit Meridian’ tourism

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
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By Tynisha Jackson
Mogollon has been the Executive Director for Visit Meridian Tourism for 10 ½ years.

News

Dentzel Carousel opens for summer hours

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Christen Hyde
The City of Meridian invites the community out to enjoy this one-of-a-kind attraction.

Local

Stronger Together Foundation works to help families affected by suicide

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Christen Hyde
The veteran-founded non-profit helps connect people to available resources.
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