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Mykia Horton

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Aug 26, 2026
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  1. Article · Aug 26, 2026 · Mykia Horton

    Meridian Reacts to Dolly Parton’s Death at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum (opens the original)

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    MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - he passing of cultural icon Dolly Parton is being felt far beyond the country music world, reaching deep into the heart of East Mississippi. At the Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Meridian, Parton’s unique connection to the “Father of Country Music” holds a particularly profound meaning today. In 1970, Parton recorded her own version of Jimmie Rodgers’ classic “Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel No. 8).” The song became her first solo top-ten hit, peaking at No. 3 on the country ch

  2. Article · Aug 22, 2026 · Mykia Horton

    Wolfe Studio Celebrates 80 Years of Inspiring Mississippi Artists at The MAX (opens the original)

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    MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - For eight decades, Wolfe Studio has been putting Mississippi creativity on display, and on Saturday, artists and art lovers gathered at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in Meridian to celebrate that historic legacy. Inside, the vibrant hum of an active workshop filled the room as community members rolled up their sleeves and began creating, their laughter and shared excitement filling the public space. “Well, I think early on my parents gave the

  3. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Mykia Horton

    Making a Living as a Mississippi Artist: Local Artist Share Secrets to Career Success at The MAX (opens the original)

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    MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - More than 100 artists from across Mississippi came together at Mississippi’s Arts + Entertainment Experience, known as The MAX, on Friday for the “A Day for Artists” event. Creative professionals gathered to share their work, network, and discuss strategies to build sustainable careers in the state. For Meridian native Brejen Allen, making a living as a full-time artist is already a reality. A mixed-media painter who specializes in Southern landscapes, Allen studied at E

  4. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Mykia Horton

    Historic E.F. Young Hotel Sign Finds New Home in Downtown Meridian (opens the original)

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    MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The historic E.F. Young Hotel sign is getting a new home tonight as the community came together to celebrate its legacy and place in Meridian’s history. First established in 1946, the E.F. Young Hotel was once the Mecca and the anchor of downtown Meridian. The hotel sat at the center of the city’s bustling African American business district, serving as a hub where Black professionals, businesses, and community leaders gathered. While the hotel itself is now gone, its his

  5. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Mykia Horton

    Philadelphia Roundabout Construction Sparks Safety Debates and Driver Adjustments (opens the original)

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    MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A new roundabout is taking shape in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and it is already changing the way local drivers navigate the area. The project, currently under construction by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) at the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 16, is designed to significantly improve safety and streamline the flow of traffic, though some residents remain skeptical. MDOT spokesperson Michael Flood emphasized that the main goal of the project

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