Meridian Star

Local News

November 2, 2009

Scouting

Ken Kercheval, left, executive director of area Boy Scouts, was the guest speaker at the Meridian Civitan Club meeting last week. He is pictured with Lance Word, Meridian Civitan Club president. The Meridian Civitan Club meets each Tuesday at noon.

Local News
  • Arbor Day program set for Tuesday

        The Lauderdale County Welcome Center celebrates Mississippi's Arbor Day this week.

    February 8, 2010

  • templeband.JPG Fans show team spirit at Temple viewing of Super Bowl XLIV

        The smell of hot nachos and cold beer is all around you. You can see beads of sweat falling from Peyton Manning's brow as he hurls the ball. The voice of the announcer booms on the loudspeakers.

    February 8, 2010 2 Photos

  • star of week mcc student.JPG Star of The Week: Megan Mowdy

        Meridian Community College Sophomore Megan Mowdy lives to sing, and she loves to share her passion for music.
        20-year-old Megan is a Kemper County resident, and her love of music helped her to become the first member of her family to attend college.

    February 8, 2010 1 Photo

  • star of week mcc student.JPG 4-H leader is driving force behind community service

        MISSISSIPPI STATE – Newton’s business and civic leaders have always expected a visit from Johnnie Mae Walker on behalf of the annual 4-H bike-a-thon for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, but they grew worried when other people appeared in her place.

     

    February 8, 2010 1 Photo

  • 4-H 100204_walker200-1.jpg 4-H leader is driving force behind community service

        MISSISSIPPI STATE – Newton’s business and civic leaders have always expected a visit from Johnnie Mae Walker on behalf of the annual 4-H bike-a-thon for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, but they grew worried when other people appeared in her place.

    February 8, 2010 1 Photo

  • Course teaches basic landscape design

        Those with a desire to learn the latest in a variety of landscape maintenance topics will have a chance to do so in a two-day short course offered through Mississippi State University and the University of Arkansas.

    February 8, 2010

  • Two local men graduate from Air Force basic training

    Air Force Airmen Cordarius R. Coleman and Robert A. McNamara graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

    February 7, 2010

  • Boy Scouts, Happy Birthday!

        Nolan Reynerson was understandably out of breath after helping to set up the Pinewood Derby ramp at Bonita Lakes Mall Friday afternoon.

    February 7, 2010

  • Marriages and Divorces

    Marriages and Divorces

    February 7, 2010

  • darksundays.jpg Meridian Mardi Gras

      As chilly winds blew through the deserted streets of Meridian Saturday, the Dumont Plaza was alive with Cajun flair and live music under an otherwise dull sky.

    February 7, 2010 2 Photos

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