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Hodges assists at State Capitol
Boston Hodges of Meridian served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials ...
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Forest carbon credits for state landowners
Carbon is stored in high amounts in timber, of which Mississippi has an abundance. The state ranks in ...
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Longtime Circuit Clerk passes away
Local officials took to social media Friday to express condolences after the death of Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk ...
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North Hills closure planned for Sunday morning
Meridian residents traveling along North Hills Street this weekend will want to plan an alternate route as the ...
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DABBS cannabis dispensary cuts ribbon on Meridian location
Meridian officials and business leaders gathered at Dabb’s cannabis dispensary Thursday to cut the ribbon on the dispensary’s ...
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Late run lifts Newton County over Northeast Lauderdale
DECATUR — Newton County gets a get district win at home. For Northeast Lauderdale in the end ...
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Mississippi Emergency Management provides storm response update
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency on Monday provided an update on Mississippi’s response to the severe winter weather ...
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Deadline extended to Feb. 6 for sophomores to apply for State Board of Education 2026-27 junior rep spot
Due to inclement weather that impacted much of Mississippi, the application deadline for the Mississippi State Board of ...
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City moves forward with Jaycee parking, other projects
The Meridian City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with several ongoing projects throughout the city after hearing ...
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East Mississippi set to open softball season with five scheduled home doubleheaders in February
With five scheduled home doubleheaders during the month of February, East Mississippi Community College’s 2026 softball season is ...
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Council recognizes Northwest Middle basketball champions
The Meridian City Council on Tuesday recognized two basketball teams from Northwest Middle School for their achievements in ...
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Meridian High’s Hedgemon signs with Tougaloo
The Meridian High School Lady Wildcats basketball team celebrated one of their own Friday as BaLeigh Hedgemon signed ...
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Supervisors hear ambulance proposals as city considers change
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday heard proposals from three ambulance providers as county officials consider joining efforts by ...
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Supervisors hear progress update on Long Creek Dam
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday learned more about the current status of a project to repair Long Creek ...
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Mott takes strongman training to world stage
Local strongman Ryan Mott will make his long-awaited mid-professional level debut when he competes in the 2026 World ...
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Mississippi National Guard expands winter storm response
The Mississippi National Guard on Friday activated an additional 150 service members bringing the total to 650 personnel, ...
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Ice storm blessings
It’s early, early Saturday morning as I write this in peaceful solitude. It’s quiet. Coffee is good. And ...
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Defense, big fourth quarter lift Newton County over West Lauderdale
Newton County has been relying on defense. That came up big when it needed as the Cougars used ...
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Rising art educators and students
If a local illustration of benefits and wisdom associated with art teaching were to be needed, a fine ...
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The new America – police state tactics and government lies
“Are we really going to be the Gestapo?” podcaster Joe Rogan asked. “‘Where’s your papers?’ Is that what ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 31
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Getting to know our neighbors, the skunks
Skunks have a place in our lives, perhaps not human or otherwise. But the way I see it ...
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CIS celebrates heart month by promoting prevention and screenings
Cardiovascular Institute of the South is celebrating American Heart Month this February by bringing awareness to cardiovascular disease ...
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Multiple fire deaths reported as state faces extreme cold
JACKSON, Miss. – Multiple fire-related deaths have been reported this week as much of the state faces extreme ...
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Attorney General Fitch launches free app for Mississippians
Attorney General Lynn Fitch unveiled the free AGO in Action mobile app on Friday that connects Mississippians with ...