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City of Meridian responds to claim up to $40,000 owed to Kemper Neshoba Correctional FacilityMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - According to Sheriff James Moore, the City of Meridian is behind in payments to the Kemper Neshoba Correctional Facility. Moore says the facility is currently housing three inmates from the Meridian Police Department. Meridian currently owes the facility around $38,000-$40,000, according to Sheriff Moore. Meridian Police...
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Care Lodge receives donation from MEGAMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A local non-profit is spreading generosity around the community. Motivating and Elevating Godly Attitudes (MEGA) delivered hygiene bags, water bottles and a $1,000 check to Care Lodge this weekend. MEGA teaches young women lessons on self-esteem, social skills, and manners. They frequently donate to many different...
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First day of classes at Meridian Community CollegeMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Monday was the start of meridian community college class courses. Every year, students must prepare for their first day of class. Whether it’s they are a freshman or a sophomore, they all have their first day. From feeling nervous, to being excited, each student was...
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Ernesto continues to weaken in the North AtlanticMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As Ernesto continues to venture out into the North Atlantic, its days are basically numbered. With no warm water to feed it, the storm is expected to disperse into a post-tropical low by the middle of this week. The National Hurricane Center’s forecasts have it losing...
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Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office conducting sobriety checkpointsLAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department is conducting sobriety checkpoints in conjunction with the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Here’s the schedule:. 20 August 2024 @ 2300 – Jeff Davis Rd @ Southeast Middle School. 21 August 2024 @ 1930 –...
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Entergy Corporation - Entergy Mississippi storm update – 8/20/24, 5 p.m.Insights > Entergy Mississippi storm update - 8/20/24,. Sunday evening thunderstorms brought heavy rains, strong winds, and lightning strikes into our service territory, causing fallen trees and broken tree limbs resulting in a peak outage count of 21,103. With a continued strong restoration effort last night and today, as of.
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WBBM News Radio US Marshals: Escaped inmate from Mississippi barricaded in Near West Side restaurantAn escaped inmate from Mississippi has barricaded himself inside a restaurant on the City’s Near West Side. The U.S. Marshals Service says Joshua Zimmerman is wanted for murder and armed robbery.
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Low water causes annual summer woes for Dorena Hickman ferryDuring this time of year, low water on the Mississippi River has become an annual problem concerning the daily operation of the Dorena-Hickman ferry. The ferry was forced to close early on Tuesday afternoon by low water at the ramp. For the ferry to operate, the Mississippi River needs a...
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The Daily LeaderUSFWS releases 2024 Waterfowl Breeding Population SurveyJACKSON — The United States Fish and Wildlife Service published the 2024 Waterfowl Population survey Tuesday. The survey contains data about the estimated number of breeding waterfowl and available habitat and is used to set future hunting regulations. Pond counts are a key indicator of crucial duck habitat and potential breeding capabilities in the prairie […]The post USFWS releases 2024 Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey appeared first on Daily Leader.
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Lawmakers weigh possible changes to certificate of need lawMississippitoday.org – Gwen Dilworth – 2024-08-20 15:40:00. A new committee convened this week at the Capitol to discuss changes to the state's law requiring medical facilities to seek state approval before offering new or expanded services. Health leaders said there is room to strengthen the law with reforms...
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Among the notable landmarks, Meridian's Carnegie Library was constructed in 1912 and has transformed into the Meridian Museum of Art, enriching the city's cultural tapestry. Also prominent is the Grand Opera House, which opened its doors in 1890 adjacent to the Marks-Rothenberg Department Store.
Picayunay is a small city located in Pearl River County. It is also one of the poorest cities in Mississippi. The poverty rate in Picayune is 33.3%, which is 42% greater than. the average poverty rate in the state.
Its county seat is Mayersville. With a per-capita income of $18,598, Issaquena County is, by that measure, one of the poorest counties in the United States. Mississippi's location within the U.S. Issaquena County is located in the Mississippi Delta region.
Other notable natives include Miss America 1986 Susan Akin; James Chaney, an activist who was one of three civil rights workers murdered in 1964; singer Paul Davis; and Hartley Peavey, founder of Peavey Electronics headquartered in Meridian.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Meridian, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%), White (Hispanic) (1.12%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.572%).
By 1906 the population had almost doubled again to reach 28,000, and the city was given the nickname "The Queen City." Between 1890 and 1930, Meridian was the largest city in Mississippi and a leading center for manufacturing in the South.
[5] As for overall family poverty rates, the black rate is 75.7 percent, while the rate for white families is 15.2 percent. * Includes Lake Providence.
Within Mississippi, more than 91% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Meridian. Importantly, when you compare Meridian to other communities of similar population, then Meridian crime rate (violent and property crimes combined) is quite a bit higher than average.
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