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Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 17
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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2026 Pet Parade Calendars available now
Trying to stay on schedule this year? The Meridian Star's 2026 Pet Parade Calendar can help and is ...
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Big fourth quarter rallies Bay Springs over Clarkdale
Behind a big fourth quarter along with play of Octavius McCormick the Bulldogs were able to rally past ...
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EMCC to host MHSAA Middle School Basketball Invitational on Scooba campus
For the fourth consecutive year, East Mississippi Community College has been selected to serve as a tournament host ...
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Sen. Hickman visits with Meridian students
Students from Pentecostal Christian Academy in Meridian visited with Sen. Rod Hickman at the State Capitol on Thursday. ...
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Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian celebrates America’s 250th with Storytelling Festival
Families are invited to experience the power of storytelling at the Mississippi Children’s Museum - Meridian during the ...
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Mahjong Mississippi to benefit Hope Village March 27-28
Hundreds of mahjong players from throughout the United States have Meridian in their sights as the Queen City ...
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Parks cleanup underway
Crews are working hard this week as cleanup projects are underway at several city parks. Workers used heavy ...
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Mid-America League unveils Meridian team name, logo
East Mississippi residents will be able to enjoy professional baseball in Meridian after the city was awarded a ...
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18th Avenue to close Thursday for paving
Meridian drivers will need to plan accordingly after the city announced Wednesday a portion of 18th Avenue will ...
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Jimmie Rodgers Foundation announces lineup for 73rd annual festival
Thousands of music lovers will descend on Meridian this spring as the annual Jimmie Rodgers Festival returns for ...
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Dillon shines as Northwest Rankin holds off Meridian
Northwest Rankin gets pay back. Behind the play of standout junior Deshawn Dillon the Cougars held off Meridian ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 14
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Wesley House announces “Heroes of Hope” Mardi Gras Gala
Wesley House Community Center on Tuesday announced its annual “Heroes of Hope” Mardi Gras Gala, an evening of ...
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Meridian looks to tackle speeders with radar cameras
Meridian drivers will want to watch their speed as the city looks to crack down on people driving ...
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Alley project almost done with underground phase
An alley beautification project in downtown Meridian is almost done with underground work and will begin above-ground improvements ...
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Lauderdale County tourism sees growth as state pushes for standalone agency
Lauderdale County and the Queen City are seeing more people coming for a visit, according to new numbers ...
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Metro adds two new vehicles to fleet
Metro Ambulance is improving its ability to provide emergency care for Lauderdale County residents with two new vehicles ...
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Airmen from the 186th recognized with prestigious 2026 Excellence and Leadership Awards
Six airmen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing in Meridian, have been honored with distinguished awards. The awards ...
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East Mississippi basketball teams fall at Itawamba
In their first hoops doubleheader of the new calendar year, the East Mississippi Community College basketball teams fell ...
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Week 1 Legislative Roundup
The Mississippi State Legislature began its 2026 regular session on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Lawmakers convened at the Mississippi ...
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Meridian sisters earn state medals on wrestling mat
When Kody Biggs showed videos of Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling to his young daughters, Myj and Sailor Cabilao, four ...
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Today is a big day in my life. Today I will meet for the first time a new ...
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Precipitous events loom for next year’s elections
Even amidst a new legislative session and mid-term elections, Republican rumblings about next year’s elections grow as precipitous ...