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Castagno praises MSU Riley Center as 20th anniversary approaches
Paul Castagno was working as a theatre professor at the University of Alabama in 1991 when he was ...
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A hint of Fall in the air
I know it arrived in the Northern Hemisphere in September, the 22nd to be exact. However, for me ...
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Lauderdale County supervisors look to expand Government Center parking
Lauderdale County supervisors are exploring options that would see additional parking capacity added to the Lauderdale County Government ...
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Local schools revisit security at athletic events following state shootings
Several local schools are making adjustments to security and operations for athletic events following a weekend of shootings ...
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EMCC Lions step out of division to play host to Pearl River during Thursday MACCC action
Stepping out of divisional play for the final time this regular season, the Lions of East Mississippi Community ...
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Meridian City Council set to adopt new water rates as bond issue approaches
The Meridian City Council is expected to vote to adopt new water rates for city customers at its ...
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Three Meridian police officers promoted to Captain
Meridian Police Department will see experienced officers step into leadership roles after three officers were promoted to Captain ...
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Meridian to host Grassroots Mayor’s Job Fair Oct. 22
Mayor Percy Bland announced Monday a collaborative initiative between the city of Meridian, Meridian Community College, and Specialty ...
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Children see new side to Meridian during Ward 4 Airport Day
It was a busy day at the airport Monday, but instead of helping travelers reach their destinations Meridian ...
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Meridian Candy Crawl set for Saturday, Oct. 25
Ghouls, ghosts, goblins and more will take over downtown Meridian on Saturday, Oct. 25, as the city of ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Meridian High Alumni Day draws crowds to Highland Park
Highland Park was filled with music, laughter and the smells of good food Saturday as graduates of Meridian ...
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Mississippi Children’s BOO!seum – Meridian is Oct. 18
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is gearing up for a spook-tacular day on Saturday, Oct. 18, and ...
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Sheriff says Toomsuba remains not human
Remains found Oct. 1 in the Toomsuba community is not human as originally thought, the Lauderdale County Sheriff's ...
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Meridian celebrates Wildcats with homecoming parade
The Queen City bled blue Thursday as the community turned out in support of its students with the ...
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Art Crawl showcases local creators
Art appreciators and artists alike enjoyed an evening in downtown Thursday during Meridian Main Street’s Art Crawl. The ...
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Post Office sells special stamp for Breast Cancer research
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers they can help fund ...
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The MAX Welcomes William “Bill” Ferris for conversation, book signing
The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience invites all for an unforgettable morning in conversation with William “Bill” Ferris ...
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Two Meridian facilities named in Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026’
Care for Meridian’s aging residents or those needing extra assistance rivals that anywhere else in the country, according ...
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Meridian police find bones in abandoned house
Meridian Police Department is awaiting testing results on bones found in an abandoned house on Thursday to determine ...
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Meridian High E-Sports team heads into second year
The popularity of E-sports has continued to grow over the past two years.
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The Riley Foundation celebrates 2025 interns
Pictured are students who participated in the 2025 Riley Foundation Summer Intern Program, front row Catherine Freeman, Mary ...
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MSU-Meridian expands with faculty, community support
Mississippi State University-Meridian held its annual fall State of the State tailgate gathering Friday, Oct. 3, with an ...
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Meridian to demolish more than 70 structures
More than 70 condemned homes and businesses are slated to be torn down after the Meridian City Council ...
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Meridian High Homecoming Parade set for Thursday
Meridian High School will have its annual Homecoming Parade Thursday, Oct. 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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Marion makes strides in Tuesday meeting
Marion aldermen marked their first meeting of the 2026 fiscal year Tuesday with big steps forward on several ...