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WDAM in Mississippi Adds Ross McLeod as Anchor

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WDAM in Mississippi Adds Ross McLeod as Anchor

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He joins the station from WTOK in Meridian where he's worked since 2022.Read Article

Happy Birthday to the late, great "Show and Tell" singer Al Wilson

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Happy Birthday to the late, great "Show and Tell" singer Al Wilson

Today we commemorate the birthday of the late great Al Wilson, born June 19th, 1939. Smooth soul singer Al Wilson will forever be best known for his across-the-board smash hit, “Show and Tell,” but his career spanned over three decades and won for him fans around the world. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Wilson began singing and playing the drums at his church while still a pre-teen. After a stint in the armed forces, Wilson relocated to LA an…Read Article

17 local athletes were selected to compete in the State Games of Mississippi - WXXV News 25

Meridian, Mississippi · Meridian

17 local athletes were selected to compete in the State Games of Mississippi - WXXV News 25

This past week, seventeen student athletes from our viewing area have been competing at Meridian Community College for the State Games of Mississippi! After tryouts in early June, the state of Mississippi was divided into eight different districts, where the best of the best play each other all week long. District 8, which consists of our coast guys, placed second in the tournament and won silver! Congratulations to our All Star selections which…Read Article

Mississippi State’s Riley Center announces star-studded 2025-26 lineup - SuperTalk Mississippi

A star-studded list of musical acts is coming to Meridian for the 2025-26 performance series at Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and Performing, with shows that will appeal to wide-ranging audiences. The new season will include seven concerts at the restored Victorian theater, made up of well-known artists that span genres and generations. The acts include rising Americana quintet Band of Heathens, southern rock staple Marshall T…Meridian, Mississippi · Meridian Read Article

Wicker: Working to base new KC-46 in Meridian

By U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) Mid-air Refueling is in Mississippi’s Blood I recently visited Meridian to meet with men and women of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, as well as local community and business leaders. We discussed several issues, but there was one topic at the top of our…Meridian, Mississippi · Meridian See the Story

Mississippi seeing a shortage of physical therapists - WXXV News 25

Mississippi is facing a growing shortage of physical therapists, a new study predicts the problem will only get worse over the next decade. One university is launching a program to help close the gap. More than 50 million Americans turn to physical therapy each year — after surgery, recovering from an injury or to manage chronic pain. But in Southeast Mississippi, there isn’t always a doctor available. “There’s a shortage that is certainly delay…Meridian, Mississippi · Meridian Read Article

Trio Charged over Alleged Service Station Hold up with Knife

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Three people are behind bars after allegedly terrorising staff with a knife during an armed robbery at a northern suburbs service station.Meridian, Mississippi · Meridian See the Story

Carrie Underwood Teases Whether She'll Return to 'American Idol' Next Season

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With 'American Idol' coming back for season 24 in 2026, is Carrie Underwood returning to the show as a judge? Read what she and the showrunner had to say.Carrie Underwood · Meridian See the Story

Meridian man gets 41 years for multi-state drug trafficking

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Meridian man was sentenced to more than 41 years in prison for his role in a multi-state drug trafficking organization. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Samuel Boler, 33, was sentenced to 500 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Man arrested for felony shoplifting in Gluckstadt According …Meridian, Mississippi · Meridian See the Story

Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival underway in downtown Meridian - SuperTalk Mississippi

America’s longest-running music festival is underway in downtown Meridian. From now until Sunday, the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival will bring community events and a multitude of concerts for the public’s entertainment. The multi-day event named after “The Father of Country Music,” Jimmie Rodgers, began in 1953 and is celebrating its 72nd edition in the Queen City. “He influenced so many genres of music. We’re proud that he is from here in Merid…Meridian, Mississippi · Meridian Read Article

Mississippi's Jamal Roberts advances in 'American Idol' competition

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Jamal Roberts will perform again during Monday night’s episode, which airs at 7 p.m. on 16 WAPT.Meridian, Mississippi · Meridian See the Story