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Meridian Council extends Turkey 4 Teachers
An effort to supply each educator in Meridian with a turkey to grace their holiday table is continuing ...
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Merrehope presents 57th annual Trees of Christmas
Another festive holiday season is here as the 57th Annual Trees of Christmas at Merrehope opened on Sunday, ...
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Celebrate the season at Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian’s Winter Wonderland
The Mississippi Children’s Museum Meridian is spreading holiday cheer with the return of its annual Winter Wonderland experience, ...
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Two-time Michelin-recognized chef to headline Sipp & Savor
More than 50 chefs, master mixologists, and distillers will fill the Citizens National Bank Courtyard and line the ...
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Meridian works on MOU for Boys and Girls Club repairs
The Meridian City Council heard about ongoing efforts to clarify the city’s relationship with the Boys and Girls ...
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Expressing thanks to culture bearers
Walking toward the door of Jean’s restaurant, the “Meat & Three” downtown lunch attraction, where I would order ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Nov. 22
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Inaugural Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Rodeo
Area residents watched athletes compete in calf roping, bronco riding, steer wrestling and more Friday as the Lauderdale ...
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Our View: Giving thanks
If you’re reading this, it’s time to move the turkey from the freezer to the fridge. According ...
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Lauderdale County Pet Parade Calendar Photo Contest
Calling all pet parents: The Meridian Star is looking for the most photogenic family companions to be featured ...
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Lady Wildcats send one to play at next level
Meridian High School girls basketball program will be represented in Alabama come fall after the Lady Wildcats cheered ...
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State Board of Education approves new A-F performance level cuts for 2025-26 school year
The SBE’s decision follows state law requirements that standards for student, school and district performance increase when proficiency ...
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SBA seeks nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week
The U.S. Small Business Administration Mississippi District Office has launched the call for nominations for the 2026 National ...
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Earth’s Bounty rings in the holidays with Merry NightMarket
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents celebrated the holidays Thursday with Earth’s Bounty as the monthly farmer’s market held ...
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Council passes bond resolution after heated debate
The Meridian City Council voted Thursday to adopt a bond resolution and an engagement resolution starting the process ...
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What I’m most thankful for in 2025
“I should have stopped at that next cypress.” The thought had just entered my mind when the sweet ...
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Meridian announces Mayor’s Kids’ Christmas Tree Coloring Contest
The City of Meridian invites children ages 4–12 to participate in a community-wide coloring contest to help inspire ...
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MCC Baseball players sign with universities
Two Meridian Community College Eagles are soaring to new heights after signing letters of intent Thursday to continue ...
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Southeast HOSA students raise awareness, funds for mental health
Students in Southeast Lauderdale’s Health Occupations Students of America chapter were hard at work this week raising awareness ...
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Two killed in boating accident
A boating accident Wednesday in the Toomsuba community left two Lauderdale County men dead, emergency officials said.
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Area schools out next week for Thanksgiving break
Meridian and Lauderdale County students will enjoy a break from the classroom next week as schools mark Thanksgiving ...
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Clarkdale faces Heidelberg in third round on Friday
Clarkdale will have the opportunity to get some revenge on, but it will be daunting task.
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Traffic stop nets seized drugs and arrest
A traffic stop by local law enforcement Tuesday ended with drugs being taken off the street and one ...
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Stay safe while cooking this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. At last ...
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Sheriff’s Rodeo brings fun to Agri-Center Friday
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department’s inaugural Sheriff’s Rodeo will kick off Friday evening at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center ...