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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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MCC to induct alumni into Hall of Fame, celebrating excellence and legacy
Meridian Community College alumni who have excelled in their respective professions and life missions and have elevated MCC's ...
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Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian to host Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration
Families are invited to celebrate reading, creativity and playful learning at Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration at Mississippi ...
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Second quarter surge sparks Meridian past Jones, 74-61
ELLISVILLE – Meridian used a 15-2 run over the final part of the second quarter and went on ...
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Terry named DYW 2027
On Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 girls in their junior year of high school participated in the Lauderdale County ...
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Primary absentee voting deadline two weeks out
Lauderdale County residents who will be unable to make it to their voting precinct on March 10 have ...
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Marion Police, Metro to hold First Aid & CPR training Saturday
Cardiac emergencies can happen to anyone at any time and anywhere, but those who receive prompt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, ...
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I voted
I voted in my first presidential election at the age of 18. My birthday that year fell ten ...
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Gomez leaves legacy at Southeast Lauderdale
As his prep days dwindle to an end and senior Ross Gomez's time at Southeast Lauderdale High School ...
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Meridian Wildcats defeat West Harrison to advance to second playoff round
The Meridian High School Wildcats defeated the West Harrison Hurricanes in a home matchup Saturday night in the ...
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Lady Knights defeat New Albany for state championship
RIDGELAND — For West Lauderdale the job has been finished. Aubri Cooper scored two goals as the Lady Knights ...
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The Great Choctaw Chief Pushmataha
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is amazing to think that we Meridianites actually walk the ...
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Mississippi education makes national news
The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal featured Mississippi education recently. In a surprising story ...
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Looking for wins in the war against litter
Some time ago, as I was traveling far from home, a Meridian acquaintance called with a disconcerting report ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 21
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Vayda named MSU-Meridian Physician Assistant department head, program director
Mississippi State University has named Pamela Vayda department head and program director for the Meridian-based Master of Physician ...
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African Children’s Choir visits Northeast Elementary
Students at Northeast Elementary School ended the school week with a visit from special guests as the African ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: ECMF celebrates Black History
Staff and inmates at East Mississippi Correctional Facility welcomed community leaders Friday as the facility hosted its annual ...
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Quitman author publishes new book
Quitman’s Erle E. “Bubby” Johnston invites readers to explore the history of Forest High School in his recently ...
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State Games Athletes of the Year honored at State Capitol
Two of the State Games of Mississippi 2025 Ochsner Rush Athletes of the Year were recognized by the ...
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Road tripping and bucket listing with friends
I finally made it. Over the 53-year history of the National Wild Turkey Federation there have been 50 ...