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Prevent foodborne illness during the holidays
With Thanksgiving almost here and Christmas right around the corner, the Mississippi State Department of Health encourages everyone ...
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Dr. Jeremy Jackson is named inaugural Brodell Chair in Dermatology at UMMC
Guests from across the country gathered for a celebration that honored the legacy of the University of Mississippi ...
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‘Servant and Friend:’ Community remembers Ondray Harris Sr.
Judge Ondray M. Harris Sr. passed away Nov. 19, doing what he loved, spending a leisurely morning fishing ...
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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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His name is Bill
His name is Bill, and he’s my friend. We met seven years ago on my first Sunday in ...
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Clarkdale’s record-setting season ends against Heidelberg
They say all good things must come to an end.
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Raiders defeat Cougars to win MAIS state championship
Behind the play of Jalin Trotter and a defense that produced two interception returns for touchdowns the Raiders ...
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Raiders win state championship
The Lamar Raiders beat Brookhaven Academy 34-17 in the MAIS Class 4A, Division III State Championship Saturday at ...
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Training Squadron Seven holds Change of Command on board NAS Meridian
The “Eagles” of Training Squadron Seven held a change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Station Meridian ...
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Local spending fuels growth, safety, and community in Queen City
In Meridian, dollars spent locally are more than just money changing hands — they’re investing directly in the ...
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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 ...