Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 143 calls for service from August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM to August 13, ...

While there are two active disturbances to monitor in the Atlantic Ocean, there is also an area to watch out in the Pacific ...

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office is preparing safety and sobriety checkpoints for the "Drive Sober, Get Pulled Over" campaign running August 19 through September 7 to keep impaired drivers off ...

If you suspect a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately and call 911 and Atmos Energy’s 24-hour toll-free emergency number at 866.322.8667.

As of Thursday morning, Cristobal has weakened into a post-tropical system. However, there are still two other active disturbances your First Alert Weather Team is monitoring for potential tropical ...

Local emergency management, fire, and public safety officials addressed reports of gas leaks Tuesday at East Mississippi State Hospital, several nursing homes, and residences across Meridian and ...

MARION, Miss. (WTOK) - Construction is underway in Marion, with major progress being made on its new Town Hall. This $1.6-$1.7 million project will better serve its residents, and workers at Town Hall ...

Cristobal is on the verge of fizzling out as it moves over cooler waters and gets disrupted by wind shear. Yet, as the 3rd named system of this hurricane season fizzles out, we’re monitoring two other ...

We do have heat advisories in effect for all of our viewing area, so it’s important to practice heat safety because heat related illnesses can start to settle in if you’re not careful. Learn more ...

This year’s honorees are Wyatt Benvenutti of Bay St. Louis, Debra Everett of Collinsville, and Mark Flores of Hattiesburg.

While classes at MSU Meridian don't officially start back for another week, one group of students is alraedy hard at work.