[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING MERIDIAN NEWS ANCHOR JOHN JOHNSON

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 7, 2025

  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember one of 
Meridian's finest in the world of local news: John Johnson. John 
Johnson was one of the first African-American news directors in 
Mississippi and the Southeast. He served as the anchorman and news 
director at WTOK-TV for many years. His dedication to his community 
showed in how he built up the next generation of local news anchors 
across his 32 years of service. His impact on many careers can be seen 
in the life of the community and the growth of WTOK. John Johnson will 
be remembered throughout Meridian and Mississippi for his dedication to 
leadership and service to his community.

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