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Law Enforcement Reports for March 4
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Meridian council approves Intellisafe contract to tackle school zone speeding
Drivers failing to abide by school zone speed limits may soon pay a price after the Meridian City ...
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Meridian Public School District wins Leadership in Governance Award
The Meridian Public School District was honored with the prestigious Leadership in Governance Award during the Celebration Luncheon ...
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History comes to life in downtown Meridian
History came alive in downtown Meridian on Saturday as local storytellers shared the tales of years past. Adopting ...
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College & Career Fair opens opportunities for Ross Collins students
Ross Collins Career and Technical Center hosted its 2026 College & Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 27, in ...
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A.I. boom a challenge for homeland manufacturers
A.I. data center spending in America has created a boom for overseas manufacturers, not so much for manufacturers ...
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My little corner of the world
Today the world roars with crazy stuff, and I am happy to live in my little corner of ...
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Strong fourth quarter lifts Biloxi over Meridian
POPLARVILLE — For a second year in a row Biloxi is headed back to the Mississippi Coliseum and for ...
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Recalling Meridian’s classic pilot hangout
It might seem to carry no significance for military pilots stationed in or passing through Meridian, that closed ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 28
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Meridian leaders unveil Mississippi Freedom Trail marker in African American Business District
Meridian’s African American Business District was once a thriving spot for Black residents to shop, mingle and have ...
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EMCC student earns prestigious Phi Theta Kappa scholar award
East Mississippi Community College sophomore Emma Morgan was at work when she received an email stating she was ...
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Local students serve as Senate pages
Five local students recently served as pages for the Mississippi State Senate, where they ran errands for state ...
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Clarkdale sends three to collegiate level
The Clarkdale Bulldogs celebrated Thursday as three student athletes signed to continue their careers at the next level. ...
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Supervisors consider waiving second quote on heavy equipment repairs
Lauderdale County supervisors are considering measures to cut costs and speed up repairs of heavy equipment. The Board ...
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Ode to a turkey vest
It was one of the “must have” items at this year’s NWTF Convention according to the hot-off-the-presses article ...
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Scouting America councils merge to form Mississippi Riverlands Council
The Andrew Jackson Council, based in Flowood, and the Choctaw Area Council in Meridian, have approved the merger ...
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Meridian police officers recognized at inaugural awards ceremony
Law enforcement and officials from Meridian, Lauderdale County and the surrounding area took time Wednesday to recognize several ...
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Rodriguez named AC2 Whitney Powell Memorial Military Citizen of the Year
Naval Air Station Meridian officers joined community leaders and Mississippi Council of the Navy League members Wednesday to ...
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The Montgomery Institute awarded $20,000 grant to Launch ABC PreK Arts-Integrated Pilot in Meridian
The Montgomery Institute has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Phil Hardin Foundation to launch the ABC ...
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Council to vote on Intellisafe contract, Key Field sewer study
The Meridian City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a contract with technology company Intellisafe to begin ...
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Community Foundation of East Mississippi celebrates lasting impact of designated endowments
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi hosted its annual Designated Endowment Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the ...
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EMCC basketball teams set for regular-season stretch drive
The East Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams are looking to their remaining pair of regular-season ...
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When taxpayers incentivize jobs, the state should protect workers’ privacy in union votes
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced in December that the state will invest over $100 million in economic development ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 25
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...