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Abbey Leach, a student at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School plays on the slide in her backyard after a long day at school.
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When she's running around the house playing or doing her homework this little girl can always be found with a smile on her face.
Abbey Leach, 7, is a student at Southeast Elementary School and she works hard to do her best. Abbey is in the second grade in Mrs. Culpepper's class and said she makes all A's.
Abbey said after school she likes to skate around the house, ride four-wheelers and spend time with one of her best friends, Lauren Yeager.
While Abbey enjoys spending time playing and having fun, she knows the importance of school and what it will mean to her.
"I couldn't ask for a better student," said Leach's mother, Stephanie. "She knows school comes first and homework needs to be done first and she follows those rules."
With a spotless behavior record and a first place award from the regional science fair this year, Abbey is up and on her way in school. She said her favorite subject is math.
Abbey said the person she looks up to the most is her mom.
"She takes care of me when I'm sick," said Abbey. She said she wants to be like her mom.
She also enjoys spending time with her pet dogs, Bear, Boomer, Jack, and her rabbit, Rabbie. Abbey also loves spending time with her grandmother, Nancy Leach.
Nancy Leach plays piano at First Baptist Lauderdale and is teaching Abbey how to play the piano as well.
Abbey attends Russell Baptist Church and is on her way to being a young woman who will impact her society with a positive attitude and an addictive smile.
MEET ABBEY LEACH
• Birthplace: Meridian
• Hometown: Meridian
• Family: Parents, Jay and Stephanie Leach; brother, Jeremy
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Honing Skills
The men and women who make up Lauderdale County's volunteer fire departments all have one thing in common – the desire to protect and serve their community.
Of course these volunteers don't get paid for their service, and although some are retired, there are many, like Bo Land from the Martin community, who work full-time and have a family.
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MPD probing weekend incidents
Detectives with the Meridian Police Department are investigating two incidents that reportedly occurred Sunday, one of which was an alleged armed robbery and the other a shooting.
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Deadly accident claims two lives
Meridian police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic accident that killed two people and sent two others to a local hospital on Monday.
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Partnership formed to promote fire safety
Last year, Key Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to 116 single family fires in its seven-county service area – 48 of which were in Lauderdale County.
"That's fires with total or major destruction," said Susan Wehr, executive director of the Key Chapter. -
Happy Birthday Meridian
Sesquicentennial is a big word, but what it means is simple — A sesquicentennial is a 150th anniversary.
2010 is Meridian's sesquicentennial, and the celebrations here will begin this week and go on for the rest of the year. -
Navy League accepting scholarship applications
Each year, the Meridian Area Navy League awards two $500 scholarships to deserving students to help with costs of higher education. This year, however, the organization upped the ante and will bestow two $750 scholarships. -
Arbor Day program set for Tuesday
The Lauderdale County Welcome Center celebrates Mississippi's Arbor Day this week.
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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.
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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. -
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.
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