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Test Takers
Rhonda and Mark Bilbro from Pelahatchie prepare to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) First Responder certification at Meridian Community College’s Career Development Center. In the past year, 85 people have taken the national certified exam at the college. The couple, members of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department, came to MCC because it was the closest testing site available in the state. MCC’s Career Development Center is an authorized IT testing site for Prometric, PearsonVue and Certiport offering certifications in Microsoft, CompTIA, Novell, Cisco, IC3 and MOS. In addition, Professional licensures through ACT, Lasergrade, Promissor and PearsonVUE include ASWB, Registered Dietitian, FAA, ICC, Danb, AMT and the NREMT. The center also offers the EPA 608 certification in HVAC. For more information call (601 484-8724.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marriages and Divorces
Marriages and Divorces
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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.
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Arbor Day program set for Tuesday


