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Meridian High hosts inaugural Academies Steering Committee meeting
Community leaders in business, art, healthcare and education toured Meridian High School on Thursday as school officials hosted ...
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When technology came to the duck hole
As the story goes, Jerry Jeff Walker took his inspiration for the song “Mr. Bojangles” from a homeless ...
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Meridian man arrested in firearms disturbance
A Meridian man is facing firearms charges after Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department responded to a disturbance call Tuesday ...
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Arts & Community Events Society to present Plein Air & Urban Sketchers Festival Grand Prize Award painting to Visit Meridian
Meridian’s Arts & Community Events Society will present the Grand Prize Award winning painting from its Oct. 4 ...
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Law enforcement learn new skills at MBI training
More than 100 law enforcement officers from throughout the state were in Meridian Wednesday as Meridian Police Department, ...
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Downtown Meridian offers head start to holidays at Retail Open House
East Mississippi residents are invited to get a head start on their holiday shopping Thursday as Downtown Meridian ...
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MCC Detention Officer Academy graduates prepare to serve their community
When Officer River Traweek put on his uniform for the first time, it felt like following in his ...
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Be a Tourist in Our Own Town: Celebrate the Season by Shopping Local and Experiencing Meridian’s Holiday Magic
Every year when the twinkling lights appear, I’m reminded of why I love calling Meridian home. The holidays ...
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Williamson closes soccer career at The Citadel
A brilliant soccer career that started in Lauderdale County and carried Alice Williamson to high ground is coming ...
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Residents enjoy busy weekend in Downtown Meridian
Meridian residents and visitors enjoyed a busy weekend of activities and events in downtown Meridian on Saturday, with ...
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EMCC Lions post pair of decisive wins in hoops season debut at Raider Classic in Florida
Outscoring their opposition, 169-112, over two games, the Lions of East Mississippi Community College posted decisive wins over ...
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Lauderdale County supervisors expand Jimmie Rogers Parkway project
The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved an expansion to the county’s ongoing project running water ...
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Week 10 football scores
Meridian and Lauderdale County student athletes balanced Halloween festivities and sportsmanship during Week 10 of the 2025 High ...
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Lauderdale County to host unclaimed property event
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents may have money belonging to them waiting to be claimed, and the county ...
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The Salvation Army of Meridian 2025 Angel Tree program kicks off Thursday
The Salvation Army of Meridian will mark the official start of its 2025 Angel Tree Program at 10 ...
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Meridianites join Jamal Roberts in Breast Cancer awareness event
Dozens of pink-clad Meridianites marched through the streets of downtown Thursday as American Idol winner Jamal Roberts hosted ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Family fun abounds at MPD Trunk-or-Treat
Meridian children and families collected candy, munched popcorn and tested their courage Thursday as Meridian Police Department held ...
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Lauderdale County looks to buy coroner vehicle, address space issues
Lauderdale County supervisors are moving forward with plans to purchase a vehicle for the coroner’s office, as well ...
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Gov. Reeves reinstates Presidential Fitness Test for Mississippi students
Meridian and Lauderdale County students may see their physical fitness tested beginning next year after Gov. Tate Reeves ...
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EMCC basketball teams set for season-opening road trips to the Sunshine State
The East Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams will be spending Halloween day within the Florida ...
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Meridian native takes children on journey to MSU in new book ‘Mississippi State From A to Z’
Mississippi children can learn about Mississippi State University through the alphabet and rhyme though Meridian native Ginny Walker ...
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Meridian council to vote on service agreement with LPK Architects
The Meridian City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a professional services agreement between the city’s Community ...
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Ag Commissioner announces Wild Hog Control Program application period
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced Wednesday the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will begin ...
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Mississippi peanut crop looks good near harvest end
The majority of Mississippi’s peanut crop is out of the ground and looking good, with recent rain across ...
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Waste Pro to end leachate contract with Meridian
The city of Meridian will see a decline in the amount of leachate it processes at its wastewater ...