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Troubling phase for Architectural Trust
Promising developments in our cultural sector seem to be everywhere these days. Note the impressive national anthem performance ...
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Railroad museum to host Declaration of Independence signing
Attention children ages 4-12! Come to Meridian Railroad Museum on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 4-5 pm and ...
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EMCC Lions earn much-needed 75-70 home win over Meridian; Lady Lions fall to MCC Lady Eagles
SCOOBA – The Lions of East Mississippi Community College got back into the win column with a much-needed ...
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Lady Eagles ready for 2026 softball season at Tommy McDonald Field
The Meridian Community College softball program enters the 2026 season with renewed energy, depth and expectations as the ...
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Area colleges to close Monday due to weather
Several colleges in the East Mississippi region are cancelling in-person classes Monday, Jan. 26, ahead of a winter ...
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Cold, wet weather to remain through weekend
Below freezing temperatures and precipitation arriving Saturday are expected to last through the weekend as a winter storm ...
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The ups and downs of life
As I write this, he’s lying beside me reluctantly wearing the “cone of shame,” doing his best imitation ...
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Meridian man sentenced to 25 years for drug crimes
A Meridian man was sentenced Tuesday to 300 months in prison for drug manufacturing and drug trafficking.
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Our View: Tourism deserves its own department
Tourism is big business in Mississippi. In fact, it’s the fourth largest industry in the state.
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Meridian Museum of Art receives $7,000 donation from Earnest Workers Circle, King’s Daughters and Sons Rest Home Foundation
The Meridian Museum of Art on Wednesday announced it is the recipient of a $7,000 contribution from the ...
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Carver, First Mississippi unveil Book Nook vending machine
Students at Carver Elementary School will be able to earn free books through reading after the school and ...
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Meridian council recognizes Magnolia basketball champs
The Meridian City Council on Tuesday recognized the Magnolia Middle School basketball team for its achievement winning the ...
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Meridian looks to build new classroom at training facility as use rises
The city of Meridian is looking to build a new classroom at its public safety training facility as ...
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Youth Court Day at Capitol focuses on improvements
Improvements to the Youth Court system are again before the Mississippi Legislature, and representatives of the judiciary and ...
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Mississippi Power volunteers kick-off 2026 with MLK Day of Service
As Mississippi Power begins its second century of service, company volunteers started the year off strongly Monday with ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 21
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Weather service warns of major winter storm
The National Weather Service in Jackson is urging residents to take precautions as a major winter storm is ...
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Dangerous cold forecast heading into weekend
Rain over the next few days is expected to give way to dangerous cold temperatures beginning Friday night ...
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Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board approves 20 more projects
Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday that during its most recent public meeting, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund ...
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Wildcats take acting talent to state competition
Meridian High School Theater students performed for hundreds of peers and judges this past weekend at the Mississippi ...
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Marion police investigating credit card skimmer
Marion Police Department is investigating after a credit card skimmer was found at a local business over the ...
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Ricky Hood receives key to the city
A Meridian icon was recognized Monday for his years of service to the community as longtime Boys and ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Meridianites celebrate Dr. King
Meridianites celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday with the annual MLK Day ...
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Week 2 Legislative Roundup
The second week of the 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature has concluded. The House continued its ...