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Meridian celebrates July 4 at Bonita Lakes
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents Friday marked 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence as ...
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Stay cool and safe amid summer’s high temps
Heat stroke can happen to anyone, especially when working or exercising outside. During a heat stroke, the body's ...
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MSU to host bunch grape workshop July 11 in Poplarville
Mississippi State University will host a half-day grape workshop on July 11 for anyone interested in growing bunch ...
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Turner earns recognition for National German Exam performance
Toomsuba resident and former Northeast High School student Thomas Turner is being recognized for his scholastic achievement on ...
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CHIN hosts Hypertension and Stroke Awareness Lunch and Learn July 17
In keeping with its mission to improve access to quality healthcare through community education and outreach, the Community ...
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MCC Practical Nursing Program earns national accreditation renewal
Meridian Community College’s Practical Nursing Program is once again setting the bar high — earning continuing national accreditation ...
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LCSD trains on high-stress situations
Deputies with the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department participated in two four-hour trainings last week in different sessions at ...
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Tax Collector announces annual land sale dates
Lauderdale County residents will want to make sure their property taxes are paid in full as the tax ...
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Sales tax holiday set for July 11-13
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents will have an opportunity to save on their back-to-school shopping next weekend with ...
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MDOT urges residents to avoid drinking and driving this Fourth of July holiday
With Independence Day just around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation urges holiday travelers to make smart ...
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UPDATE: Boil water notice lifted for Linmoor Estates
The City of Meridian Public Works Department has issued a boil water notice for the Linmoor Estates Subdivision.
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Marion mayor, board sworn in
During a patriotic festival atmosphere, the familiar faces of Marion's aldermen and its mayor were sworn in by ...
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Meridian men arrested in Newton fireworks theft
Meridian men were among four arrested Monday in connection with a theft at a fireworks stand in Newton, ...
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Council confirms new police chief, department heads
Meridian Police Department has a new leader after the City Council on Tuesday confirmed Mayor Percy Bland’s appointment ...
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Webb & Stephens begins American flag retirement program to honor veterans
Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes announced its flag retirement program June 20 as an initiative aimed at honoring ...
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Meridian swears in new mayor, council members
Meridianites ushered in a new era of city leadership Monday as a new mayor and five City Council ...
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Gas, grocery tax changes begin July 1
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents will pay more at the pump but less at the register after two ...
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Meridian man sentenced for fentanyl, gun possession
A Meridian man was sentenced on to 188 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl ...
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Africanized honey bees not established in Mississippi
A Mississippi State University expert says he has no evidence that Africanized honey bees are established in Mississippi ...
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DUI presentation shows effects of impaired driving
During an impaired driving presentation on Thursday, two small bodies tracked the movement of the speaker as she ...
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Rains continue to disrupt planting, give crops trouble
Rainfall at well above normal accumulations is impacting the state’s row crops, mostly in a negative way.
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UPDATE: Boil water lifted for Linmoor Estates
Meridian Public Works Department has issued a boil water notice for the area of Linmoor Estates Subdivision, the ...
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Native author reads to library visitors during Juneteenth
During the Juneteenth celebration, author Brenda Y. Cole-Averett visited the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library June 20 to read ...
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Reeves signs bill allowing military, local government cooperation
Military leaders and local officials celebrated Thursday as Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill allowing local governments and ...
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Extension releases latest book on municipal government
New and experienced municipal officials have an updated reference resource available through the Mississippi State University Extension Service.