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Meet WTOK News Director Lauren Carson
SUMMARY: Welcome back to the midday news with Lauren Carson, the new news director at WTK TV. Lauren has been with WTK since May 2006, initially as a sports intern. She worked her way up, taking on various roles and responsibilities within the station. She emphasizes the close-knit, family-like culture at WTK and encourages the community to welcome new staff members. Lauren also acknowledges the responsibility of leading the news department, following in the footsteps of previous directors. She aims to bridge communication between different departments and ensure the station continues to provide quality news coverage. Overall, she is dedicated to her role and the WTK community.
She started with WTOK as a sports intern in 2006. Lauren has extensive experience in TV news, production, programming and sales.
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SUMMARY: John Horn is projected to win the Jackson Democratic mayoral primary runoff, securing approximately 75% of the vote against incumbent Mayor Chak Lumbum’s 25%. Election analysts, Dr. Deandre Oie and Russ Latino, discuss the implications of Horn’s decisive victory, viewing it as a significant rejection of Lumumba’s administration amid ongoing challenges such as the water crisis and public safety concerns. Latino emphasizes Horn’s experience and ability to foster collaboration, whereas Oie notes Lumumba’s struggle to transition from an advocate to a politician. The discussion points to a desire for effective leadership and change in Jackson’s governance.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi Move is offering free rides to polling precincts for Tuesday’s runoff elections through its Roll2ThePolls service. Despite challenges like low turnout and rainy weather, the service aims to help voters, especially those with mobility issues, get to the polls. Yolanda Beard, a regular user, finds the service essential due to her spinal pain, while others appreciate the convenience it offers, particularly for those who can’t afford cars. Voters are preparing to make their voices heard in the elections, which run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow.
Need a ride? Mississippi Move offers free rides for runoff election
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SUMMARY: Tonight’s weather remains pleasantly warm, with temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s, dropping to mid and lower 60s by evening. Easter Sunday will be mostly cloudy with high temperatures reaching the mid-80s, and a slight chance of afternoon showers, although many will stay dry. A cold front arrives Monday morning, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and into Tuesday. Winds could gust up to 25 mph on Sunday and Monday. The week ahead features lows in the 80s, with rain persisting but no severe threats anticipated. Enjoy Easter while preparing for potential showers.
WTOK Weather – Zack Rogers 4/19/25
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