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East Mississippi basketball teams fall at Shelton State
The East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team fell from the ranks of the unbeaten by dropping an ...
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Area schools out next week for Thanksgiving break
Meridian and Lauderdale County students will enjoy a break from the classroom next week as schools mark Thanksgiving ...
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Clarkdale faces Heidelberg in third round on Friday
Clarkdale will have the opportunity to get some revenge on, but it will be daunting task.
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Traffic stop nets seized drugs and arrest
A traffic stop by local law enforcement Tuesday ended with drugs being taken off the street and one ...
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Stay safe while cooking this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. At last ...
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Clarkdale reaches third round for first time
Behind two rushing touchdowns in a very limited possession game the Bulldogs got past Amite County 12-8 in ...
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Supervisors agree to help Marion with Town Hall dirt work
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday agreed to assist the town of Marion by doing some dirt work needed ...
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Meridian Police Department investigating fatal stabbing
An investigation is underway after one person was killed Saturday evening in a stabbing on Church Avenue. ...
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Meridian police investigate Friday armed robbery
Meridian Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect in an armed robber Friday at ...
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Seasoned artist circles back to Meridian
The exhibition of oil and watercolor paintings currently featured at Meridian Community College’s Homer Casteel Art Gallery is ...
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Dogs have taken over the world and it is really good
I am just fresh from vacation and I must tell you it is worse, or maybe better, than ...
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The Salvation Army kicks off annual Red Kettle Campaign
Meridianites joined officials with The Salvation Army in the courtyard of The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience on ...
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Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Mississippi joins Giving Tuesday
Mississippi residents can support veterans on Giving Tuesday after Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Mississippi announced Friday it has joined ...
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Prioritize safety when deer hunting
While it’s easy to get caught up in the anticipation and excitement of deer hunting, safety is an ...
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Holiday Traditions in Downtown Meridian
As the holiday season approaches, downtown Meridian transforms into a festive landscape where tradition, community and seasonal sparkle ...
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Knights send 10 to play at collegiate level
Ten student-athletes at West Lauderdale High School will continue their careers at the next level after signing commitments ...
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Gandy resigns as Meridian High football coach
Meridian High School head football coach Shelton Gandy announced his resignation Friday during a meeting with the team ...
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Supervisors discuss request for Marion Town Hall dirt work
Lauderdale County supervisors on Thursday discussed a request from the town of Marion to assist with the effort ...
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West Lauderdale’s Smith named MHSAA Coach of the Year
The West Lauderdale High School baseball team had a resounding end to their season when head coach Jason ...
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MDOT’s 12 Days of Christmas sign contest is back
JACKSON, MISS. – With Christmas right around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is aiming to spread ...
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Meridian Corvette Club wins awards at 2025 ‘Vettes by the Shore’
Members of the Meridian Corvette Club represented the Queen City well, bringing home multiple awards in the 2025 ...
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Solvitur ambulando; It is solved by walking
I’ve always loved hiking. Perhaps it goes back to those first backpacks in elementary school. Along with new ...
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Bulldog Shop hosts Robertson for book signing
Meridianites had an opportunity to meet one of the Magnolia State’s most known authors as The Bulldog Shop ...
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Clarkdale, Lamar look to advance in football playoffs
Clarkdale is trying to do something that has never happened in school history, while Lamar School is trying ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Veterans Day Parade
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents braved cold temperatures to pay tribute to the nation’s veterans Thursday during the ...