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Woman arrested in fatal 2024 vehicle incident
Meridian Police Department on Thursday announced the arrest of a woman in connection with a fatal motor vehicle ...
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MSU-Meridian announces new leadership structure
Mississippi State University Provost and Executive Vice President David R. Shaw today announced changes at MSU-Meridian that reflect ...
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Meridian man sentenced for possessing firearm as a felon
A Meridian man was sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 13, to 42 months of incarceration for being a felon ...
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Meridian weighs pump rental, purchase as emergency order ends
The city of Meridian is looking at options for renting or purchasing pumps for a sewer bypass as ...
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A time for self reflection
A bit of self-reflection to start off a new year feels appropriate. After an action-packed few days at ...
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Wesley House announces “Heroes of Hope” Mardi Gras Gala
Wesley House Community Center on Tuesday announced its annual “Heroes of Hope” Mardi Gras Gala, an evening of ...
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Meridian looks to tackle speeders with radar cameras
Meridian drivers will want to watch their speed as the city looks to crack down on people driving ...
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Alley project almost done with underground phase
An alley beautification project in downtown Meridian is almost done with underground work and will begin above-ground improvements ...
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Lauderdale County tourism sees growth as state pushes for standalone agency
Lauderdale County and the Queen City are seeing more people coming for a visit, according to new numbers ...
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Metro adds two new vehicles to fleet
Metro Ambulance is improving its ability to provide emergency care for Lauderdale County residents with two new vehicles ...
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Airmen from the 186th recognized with prestigious 2026 Excellence and Leadership Awards
Six airmen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing in Meridian, have been honored with distinguished awards. The awards ...
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East Mississippi basketball teams fall at Itawamba
In their first hoops doubleheader of the new calendar year, the East Mississippi Community College basketball teams fell ...
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Week 1 Legislative Roundup
The Mississippi State Legislature began its 2026 regular session on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Lawmakers convened at the Mississippi ...
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Meridian sisters earn state medals on wrestling mat
When Kody Biggs showed videos of Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling to his young daughters, Myj and Sailor Cabilao, four ...
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Today is a big day
Today is a big day in my life. Today I will meet for the first time a new ...
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Precipitous events loom for next year’s elections
Even amidst a new legislative session and mid-term elections, Republican rumblings about next year’s elections grow as precipitous ...
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When granddaughter comes to town
Recalling granddaughter Savannah’s forays to the glass dish holding chocolates in our living room, my wife took precautions ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 10
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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MCC salutes Fall Semester 2025 honor students
Meridian Community College recognizes scholastic achievements by publishing the President's and Dean’s lists after the completion of the ...
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Mississippi Humanities Council launches new program for communities to honor state’s freedom story
The Mississippi Humanities Council announced Friday it is launching Witness: The Freedom Memory Project, a statewide initiative inviting ...
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Local chess teams make their mark in state tournaments
Northwest Middle School head chess coach and Meridian High School interim head coach Daniel Roberts knows his way ...
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Heavy rain expected Friday; flood watch in effect
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents will want to keep an eye on the sky Friday as heavy rains ...
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Saints get past Tigers in Region 5-3A matchup
RIDGELAND — It wasn’t pretty, but St. Andrew’s got a district win at home.
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Our View: Transparency missing from school choice debate
State Legislators convened this week in Jackson for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session, and both the ...