Meridian Police Department
The Meridian Police Department reported the following arrests between 8 a.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday.
• Shoplifting — Jessica B. Hunter, 19, 406 Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia.
• Shopliting — Sanittarius Judon, 20, 263 MLK Dr., Meridian.
• Contempt — Michael L. Lewis, 35, Cedar Bend Apt. G4, Meridian.
• Contempt — Rosie Osborne, 37, B-165 Eastern Gardens, Meridian.
• Contempt — Germaine A. Sims, 29, 4301 Highland Park Dr., Meridian.
• Contempt — Crystal N. Collins, 27, 107 71st Place, A126, Meridian.
• Grand larceny — James W. Wiggins, 45, 946 Powell Rd., Meridian.
• DUI — Angela M. Ozborn, 39, 1034 Graveline Rd., Lot 14, Meridian.
• Public drunk — Wayne D. Able, 56, 623 39 Ct., Meridian.
• Assault — Chicko Keyes, 34, 803 48th Ave., Meridian.
• Contemp — Harold D. Guthrie, 70, 5917 S. Hwy. 45, Meridian.
• Contempt — Willie J. Cleveland, 43, 2923 Davis St., Meridian.
• Contempt — Kenneth D. Dent, 47, 510 North Frontage Rd., Meridian.
• DUI — Edith A. Hearn, 43, 3746 Butts Rd., Toomsuba.
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Morning update for Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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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.
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Man dies of gunshot wound
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Meridian soldier to receive posthumous Purple Heart
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