Diamond Paylor

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KEMPER COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) -According to Kemper County Sheriff James Moore, arrests were made Wednesday in a multi-agency investigation that included: the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Philadelphia Police Department, the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.

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MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Artinis at the Museum will be held June 19th from 6 pm until 8 pm, as this is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Meridian Museum of Art. This is an annual event in which the museum collects art created by local artists and sells it through a silent auction. Stacy Howell, Co-Chair for Artinis at the Museum, says that the money raised at this event will be going to the Meridian Museum of Art, as they host various programs.

1 week ago | wtok.com | Diamond Paylor

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -One of Meridian’s historic carousels is about to undergo some major renovations. Tuesday evening, the Meridian City Council approved a bid to start renovations on the house of the carousel, as it is set to begin August 1st, and will intel renovations on the windows, AC units, and much more. Alongside the bid’s approval, they were also approved to apply for a Crescent grant, which covers the actual carousel itself.

1 week ago | wtok.com | Diamond Paylor

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -On Friday, Sheriff Anthony Chancelor released information that his department had been researching body-worn cameras. This became a reality on Thursday, June 12th, when the first round of cameras was purchased, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office was able to obtain 15 of the Motorola Watchguard body camera systems, thanks to the countless hours of research from Chief Deputy Billy Lewis.

1 week ago | wtok.com | Diamond Paylor

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -On Sunday, the Carter Foundation celebrated its 11th annual Carter Foundation Day, as many of their friends, families, and supporters gathered outside for an evening of fun, fellowship, and love. The Carter Foundation Day began as a way to promote unity in an increased time of violence, as he dedicated this year’s event to his brother. Misty Carter talks more about how it’s such a blessing to be here 11 years later.