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Star of the Week: Andrew Sheely
Eighteen-year-old Andrew Sheely has lived in Meridian for most of his life.
But after graduating Meridian High School recently, he made a trip to Nashville, Tenn., for spiritual reasons.
"I went to Nashville seeking leadership training in the hopes that I will be involved with a Christian-based camp in the future," Sheely said.
Sheely said he eventually wants to be involved with a missions camp for teens, and the training in Nashville was crucial to that position.
"I got a first hand look at what it would be like be a staff member at one of these camps," Sheely explained.
During the two-week training, Sheely had to perform certain tasks in preparation for the staff position. Among those was being involved in a prison ministry, a task that Sheely was originally uncertain about.
"Once I began interacting with them on a personal basis, things changed, and I really enjoyed the experience when it was all said and done," he said.
During his time at the training camp, Sheely, who is also musician on the side, was even able to perform his first benefit concert — something that was unexpected for him.
"The worship leader and the missions mobilizer came up with the idea and decided to let me and other girl perform for the benefit,” he said. “It was an awesome experience being in Nashville and being able to perform in front of others."
The proceeds went to a group in Romania — an oppressed country in Eastern Europe. The two raised around $80 for the cause.
Andrew's musical roots began in church as he played in his youth group's praise band.
"Basically all our seniors who played in the band originally graduated, so I had to learn to play guitar,” he said. “I've loved it ever sense."
Sheely will begin college in the fall where he will attend Mississippi College in Clinton. There, he hopes to learn what he'll do professionally. In the meantime, Sheely says he will be getting his basics out of the way.
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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.
That means volunteer fire department members must train nights and weekends. -
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
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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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