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Going home to Mississippi
This week many former Mississippians traveled south – going home. The ole girl, Mississippi, had called her children ...
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Bright light times on Poplar Springs
Stretching north out of downtown, winding through woodsy terrain, laced with distinctive older homes, Poplar Springs Drive has ...
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Clarkdale Bulldogs set records in first year under Roberts
The Clarkdale High School football team's season started with a lot of unanswered questions. When it ended, it ...
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Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree
Thanksgiving week always gets me thinking about Christmas. It’s not that I have a tendency to look past ...
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Unique Christmas gifts you can only find in Meridian
As the holiday season sparkles into life, Meridian, Mississippi, is not just lighting up its streets — it’s ...
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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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Meridian to mark Small Business Saturday as holiday shopping begins
Thanksgiving this year kicks off a holiday shopping boom in Meridian as traditional Black Friday is followed closely ...
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Mississippi Department of Health encouraging screenings during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung cancer kills more people than any other cancer in the United States, and cigarette smoking is linked ...
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Meridian High Theater debuts ‘A Carefully Calculated Murder’ Dec. 3
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents are invited to delve into the past as the Meridian High School department ...
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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 ...