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First Alert: Storms to monitor in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

While there are two active disturbances to monitor in the Atlantic Ocean, there is also an area to watch out in the Pacific ...
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City of Meridian Arrest Report August 13, 2026

Meridian Police Department was requested to respond to 143 calls for service from August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM to August 13, ...
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First Alert: Temperatures could potentially reach 100 degrees this weekend

Happy Friday! Our Friday morning has started out with mostly clear skies and with temperatures mostly in the upper 70s. We ...
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Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office preparing checkpoints for ‘Drive Sober, Get Pulled Over’ Labor Day campaign

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 ...
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State Games 2026 Ochsner Rush Health Athletes of the Year Named

This year’s honorees are Wyatt Benvenutti of Bay St. Louis, Debra Everett of Collinsville, and Mark Flores of Hattiesburg.
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The MAX announces Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Hall of Fame 2026-2027 class

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) has announced five new inductees to the ...
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Residents encouraged to ’Think Big, Start Small’ at Business After Hours

Stennis Institute Project Director Chance McDavid's presentation brought a wealth of knowledge to Tuesday's networking event.
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Atmos Energy releases statement to the City after suspected gas leaks

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.
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Gas leak reports prompt response across Meridian; no leaks found

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 ...
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City of Meridian, MPD and Meridian Public Schools to enforce daytime curfew as students return to class

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian, the Meridian Police Department and the Meridian Public School District Campus ...
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First Alert: Cristobal has weakened, but other areas are slowly strengthening

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 ...