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Meditations of a Transcendentalist Turkey Hunter
I’ve spent a lot of time in the woods of late. Such is the way of things for ...
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Suspect wanted in 2024 shooting
The Meridian Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a 2024 shooting ...
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Supervisors discuss planning commission, community growth
Lauderdale County supervisors were cheering amongst the loudest in January when Compass Datacenters announced an 8-year, $10 billon ...
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Jimmie Rodgers Foundation announces leadership transition
The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation will have new leadership going into the 72nd Jimmie Rodgers Festival after the foundation ...
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GALLERY: MSU, Main Street team up for Blooms & Scoops
Mississippi State University Meridian students and local community members enjoyed colorful flower bouquets and silky ice cream during ...
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MPSD scholars celebrated for ACT success
Meridian City Council members celebrated some of the city’s brightest young minds Tuesday as they welcomed Meridian Public ...
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Breakfast with the Bunnies brings Easter excitement
The Junior Auxiliary of Meridian Crown Club invites all to celebrate the Easter season at Breakfast With The ...
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Council passes resolution honoring Polly Heidelberg
The Meridian City Council moved forward with a plan to honor one of the Queen City’s unsung Civil ...
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Clarkdale schools delayed due to power failure
Students at Clarkdale Attendance Center will begin classes later than their peers at other Lauderdale County schools after ...
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East Mississippi Correctional Facility gives appreciation awards
East Mississippi Correctional Facility presented appreciation awards to three guests for their continued support at a Community Relations ...
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Art Collective holds community paint day
Local officials rolled up their sleeves and grabbed paint brushes Saturday morning as the Meridian Museum Art Collective ...
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‘Lord, have mercy’: Food aid cuts leave Mississippi families hungry for help
After a busy morning, more than 20 cars stretched down Main Street in Poplarville as over 300 people ...
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Foundation to hold free prostate cancer screenings at Sumter County Health Department
Men age 40 and over will be able to get screened for prostate cancer at no cost as ...
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CHIN Lunch & Learn to highlight mental health resources
Mental health emergencies like suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, self-harm and domestic violence are increasingly affecting communities across the ...
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Jazz Fest brings the music to MPSD students
Middle and High School students from Meridian Public School District received a first-hand education in music Friday as ...
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Clarkdale students serve in state House
Clarkdale High School’s Laura Lee and Bella Mathis served as pages recently in the state House of Representatives ...
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Meridian primary elections set for Tuesday
Voting precincts within the city of Meridian will be open Tuesday as residents cast their votes in the ...
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Legislative update for 11th week
March 17 marked the 11th week of the 2025 legislative session, and lawmakers began with a moment of ...
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Carter Foundation invites all to 4th Anniversary Celebration
All are invited as The Carter Foundation marks the fourth anniversary of its Youth Academy on Eight Street ...
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Choctaw Indian Fair celebrates 75th year with expanded line-up
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is celebrating 75 years of the Choctaw Indian Fair with an expanded ...
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JA 2025 charity ball goes to the races
It’s time again for one of Meridian’s longest-running charitable events – the Junior Auxiliary Charity Ball. The event ...
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More volunteers needed for Saturday’s civic clean-up day
The next Meridian and Lauderdale County Good Citizen Clean-up Day is set for Saturday, March 29, from 9 ...
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Grady tapped to lead Magnolia Middle School for new school year
The Meridian Public School District is excited to announce that Amy Grady has been named the new principal ...
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House District 82 race heads to runoff
A race for state representative for House District 82 is heading to a runoff after none of the ...
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Meridian Fire Department, Metro join forces to open medical substation
In emergencies, time is of the essence. Rapid response and quick intervention can mean the difference between life ...