blivingston@themeridianstar.com
Authorities with the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday afternoon they are searching for two men in connection with a pair of home burglaries that occurred around noon Tuesday.
One of he suspects has been identified as Daveon Marshaun Hardy, 25, of 713 Victory Village in Meridian. LCSD Chief Dep. Ward Calhoun said he and another man who has yet to be identified are wanted on two counts of burglary to a dwelling.
"At around noon Tuesday, a homeowner who lives on Morgan Road west of Meridian came home for lunch and reportedly saw Hardy and another suspect running from the residence," said Calhoun. "We also believe these two individuals are responsible for another home burglary in the general area at about the same time."
Calhoun asks the public to help in providing information as to the whereabouts of Hardy and the identity of the second male suspect. If you have information pertaining to this incident you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 601-485-1860.
Local News
LCSD searches for burglary suspects
- Local News
-
-
Morning update for Wednesday, May 30, 2012
-
In memory of those who died
A 21-gun salute is a common part of any Memorial Day program.
But the release of 21 snow white doves representing the peace we enjoy today because of those who have fallen in battle was a rare treat of the Second Annual Memorial Day Program held Monday afternoon at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian. -
Choctaw Expressions to be showcased
The Mississippi Craft Center will present Choctaw Expressions as the featured cultural and historical exhibit for the month of June.
The presentation will showcase the rich and unique heritage of the Mississippi Choctaw Indians with traditional cultural arts and artifacts. The exhibition is set to open to the public on Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The Mississippi Craft Center, located in Ridgeland, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission and will highlight this unique event through June 30. -
Earth’s Bounty Festival Saturday
Residents in the Meridian area will have the opportunity to purchase locally grown or made products throughout the summer and fall through the Earth’s Bounty festival.
The expanded version of the current farmer's market will take place on the first Saturday of every month from June-November at Singing Brakeman Park in Meridian near Union Station. -
WWI soldier’s family receives Purple Heart
About three weeks before the end of WW I, two young officers with the 320 Machine Gun Battalion crept through the battered moonscape of France on a mission to find new positions for their weapons.
-
Man dies of gunshot wound
Investigators with the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Saturday morning in which one person died.
- Marriages & Divorces: Sunday, May 27, 2012
-
Leading Edges uses technology to enhance advertising
If local advertising agency Leading Edges has its way, pretty soon you will be using your iPhone or iPad to bring its clients' ads to life.
-
Meridian soldier to receive posthumous Purple Heart
- Partnership in place for safety blitz
- More Local News Headlines
-

