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    Meridian to mark Small Business Saturday as holiday shopping begins

    Thanksgiving this year kicks off a holiday shopping boom in Meridian as traditional Black Friday is followed closely ...

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    Mississippi Department of Health encouraging screenings during Lung Cancer Awareness Month

    Lung cancer kills more people than any other cancer in the United States, and cigarette smoking is linked ...

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    Meridian High Theater debuts ‘A Carefully Calculated Murder’ Dec. 3

    Meridian and Lauderdale County residents are invited to delve into the past as the Meridian High School department ...

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    His name is Bill

    His name is Bill, and he’s my friend. We met seven years ago on my first Sunday in ...

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    Clarkdale’s record-setting season ends against Heidelberg

    They say all good things must come to an end.

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    Raiders defeat Cougars to win MAIS state championship

    Behind the play of Jalin Trotter and a defense that produced two interception returns for touchdowns the Raiders ...

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    Raiders win state championship

    The Lamar Raiders beat Brookhaven Academy 34-17 in the MAIS Class 4A, Division III State Championship Saturday at ...

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    Training Squadron Seven holds Change of Command on board NAS Meridian

    The “Eagles” of Training Squadron Seven held a change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Station Meridian ...

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    Local spending fuels growth, safety, and community in Queen City

    In Meridian, dollars spent locally are more than just money changing hands — they’re investing directly in the ...

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    Expressing thanks to culture bearers

    Walking toward the door of Jean’s restaurant, the “Meat & Three” downtown lunch attraction, where I would order ...

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    Law Enforcement Reports for Nov. 22

    The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...

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    PHOTO GALLERY: Inaugural Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Rodeo

    Area residents watched athletes compete in calf roping, bronco riding, steer wrestling and more Friday as the Lauderdale ...

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    Our View: Giving thanks

    If you’re reading this, it’s time to move the turkey from the freezer to the fridge.   According ...

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    Lauderdale County Pet Parade Calendar Photo Contest

    Calling all pet parents: The Meridian Star is looking for the most photogenic family companions to be featured ...

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    Lady Wildcats send one to play at next level

    Meridian High School girls basketball program will be represented in Alabama come fall after the Lady Wildcats cheered ...

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    State Board of Education approves new A-F performance level cuts for 2025-26 school year

    The SBE’s decision follows state law requirements that standards for student, school and district performance increase when proficiency ...

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    SBA seeks nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week

    The U.S. Small Business Administration Mississippi District Office has launched the call for nominations for the 2026 National ...

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    Earth’s Bounty rings in the holidays with Merry NightMarket

    Meridian and Lauderdale County residents celebrated the holidays Thursday with Earth’s Bounty as the monthly farmer’s market held ...

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    Council passes bond resolution after heated debate

    The Meridian City Council voted Thursday to adopt a bond resolution and an engagement resolution starting the process ...

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    What I’m most thankful for in 2025

    “I should have stopped at that next cypress.”  The thought had just entered my mind when the sweet ...