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Meridian Basketball Coach Wheaton named to Tomorrow 25 Fellowship
Meridian High School Boys Assistant Basketball Coach Kenton Wheaton is the latest in a long line of MHS ...
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Week 6 legislative roundup
The sixth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. The House continued advancing major legislation as key ...
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Balanced scoring keys EMCC to 84-77 home win over Delta; Lady Lions fall 54-47 to Lady Trojans
Balanced scoring paced the East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team to a second straight conference victory with ...
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Meridian Community College golfer Reaux looks to continue momentum after tournament win
Golf has become a world of opportunities for Dax Reaux. Now in his sophomore year at Meridian Community ...
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Closures planned Tuesday on George Butler, Knox roads for cross-drain replacement
Portions of George Butler Road and Knox Road will be closed Tuesday to allow for repairs by Lauderdale ...
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Stacy Luker named new head football coach at Lamar
The Lamar Raiders are welcoming a new face to campus after the school on Friday named Stacy Luker ...
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Meridian community remembers Donna Jill Johnson
Donna Jill Johnson, a cherished member of the Meridian community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5. She was ...
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Wing Care Team looks to start conversation at CommuniTEA & Conversations
Millions of Americans are victims of sexual violence each year, yet many are ashamed or embarrassed to talk ...
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Never put off until tomorrow…unless
There’s an old saying, often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that goes something like this, “Never put off until ...
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Difference makers: The purpose of everyday people
It is a simple effort, but it reflects something deeply important. A city is shaped not only by ...
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Supervisors weigh vote on dump truck rollover plan
Lauderdale County supervisors are weighing a plan to sell off the county’s fleet of dump trucks and purchase ...
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Meridian police seize drugs in gang unit traffic stop
Meridian Police Department on Thursday announced the seizure of several different kinds of illegal drugs following a traffic ...
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MCM-Meridian, Atmos Energy unveil Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine
Children visiting the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian will have opportunities to earn new books to take home with them ...
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Kemper County’s Brown is ‘Tomorrow’s 25’ honoree
Winning has been a consistent staple of Shadejha Brown’s resume throughout her young career. Now, the Kemper County ...
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MDOT: Roll into Mardi Gras safely
Mardi Gras season is in full swing in Mississippi with parades in the streets, king cakes on tables ...
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Meridian pastor opens Senate in prayer
Pearl Huggins, senior pastor of First Apostolic Church in Meridian, delivered an opening prayer to the Mississippi Senate ...
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Ailey School’s Melanie Person to lead dance residency at The MAX
In advance of Ailey II’s performance at the MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian on Thursday, Feb. 12, ...
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Multi-County looks to restart revitalization of Stevenson School
The Meridian City Council on Tuesday heard a request from Multi-County Community Service Agency for funding as the ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 11
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Meridian firefighters attend CO₂ training at State Fire Academy
Two Meridian firefighters attended a CO₂ training program Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. The ...
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EMCC Lions set Feb. 18 for open football tryouts on Scooba campus
East Mississippi Community College is scheduled to conduct open football tryouts on Wednesday, Feb. 18, on the Scooba ...
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Council hears request to adopt road
The Meridian City Council is considering a request to adopt a road in the North Hills district as ...
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Chipper Jones appearance highlights support for MCC Baseball
Chipper Jones’ visit to Meridian Community College centered on baseball, education, and community support, as fans gathered for ...
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Mississippi Music Awards come to Meridian April 18
East Mississippi residents are invited to celebrate the Magnolia State’s rich musical roots as the ninth Mississippi Music ...
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NAS Meridian prepares for Wings over Meridian
The sky above Meridian and Lauderdale County may seem a bit busier than usual as Naval Air Station ...