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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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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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Meridian announces Mayor’s Kids’ Christmas Tree Coloring Contest
The City of Meridian invites children ages 4–12 to participate in a community-wide coloring contest to help inspire ...
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MCC Baseball players sign with universities
Two Meridian Community College Eagles are soaring to new heights after signing letters of intent Thursday to continue ...
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Southeast HOSA students raise awareness, funds for mental health
Students in Southeast Lauderdale’s Health Occupations Students of America chapter were hard at work this week raising awareness ...
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Two killed in boating accident
A boating accident Wednesday in the Toomsuba community left two Lauderdale County men dead, emergency officials said.
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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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Sheriff’s Rodeo brings fun to Agri-Center Friday
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department’s inaugural Sheriff’s Rodeo will kick off Friday evening at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Nov. 19
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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CHIN to host lung cancer awareness Lunch & Learn Dec. 18
As part of its ongoing mission to expand health education and improve access to care in Lauderdale County ...
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Mississippi pilots new program to support adolescent literacy
In a Moss Point school conference room, teachers took on the role of students — reading, discussing and ...
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Chevron Food Mart opens in Marion
Lauderdale County residents traveling through Marion have another option for food and fuel after residents and city leaders ...
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Lamar School looks to snap a 6-year drought
The Lamar Raiders will look to end a six-year drought as they face Brookhaven Academy for the MAIS ...
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Wheely Nice looks to give back through Toy Drive and Giveaway
Summer Hutchison and her children have seen their family-owned car business thrive in the year since they opened. ...
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USPS Operation Santa opens letter adoption
The U.S. Postal Service on Monday announced Operation Santa is open for letter adoption for the 2025 holiday ...
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Meridian High archery team looks to learn, grow
After nearly two seasons of inactivity, the Meridian High School archery team looks to be resurrected during an ...
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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. ...