Sheila McLain

Meridian

Assistant News Director at WTOK-TV (Meridian, MS)

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Armed robbery Sunday morning in Lauderdale County

Mar 17, 2024 | wtok.com | Sheila McLain

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - A Lauderdale County store was robbed Sunday at 6:20 a.m. Sheriff Ward Calhoun said a man armed with a gun robbed the Chevron convenience store at 8505 Hwy. 39 North. Surveillance cameras captured some images of the suspect. The Black male was wearing black and white checkered flannel shirt. His head was covered with a teal-colored towel. The man left on foot. If you have any information that can help to solve this crime, call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 855-485-8477.
Newton County Principal finds a fabulous way to announce school closing

Jan 16, 2024 | wtok.com | Sheila McLain

NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - Newton County Principal Nick Smith is getting praise far and wide for his awesome musical video post on Facebook, alerting students and parents about school being cancelled because of icy weather and dangerous roads. News 11 contacted Mr. Smith for permission to repost it, which he graciously granted. “I love my job, my students, and my staff! If you can’t have a little fun once in a while, life is boring.