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New morning mercies
“How many times have I made this walk, climbed this hill?” The thought came to mind as I ...
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Drug task force search yields one arrest
A Meridian man is facing criminal charges after the East Mississippi Drug Task Force and Lauderdale County SWAT ...
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Meridian Pet Mayor fundraiser registration now open
Meridian pet owners are invited to share some photographs of their furry companions for a good cause as ...
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Baseball returns to Meridian High with ribbon cutting for new field
Meridian High School athletics entered into a new era Wednesday as community leaders and school officials cut the ...
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West Lauderdale football sends two to college level
The West Lauderdale High School football team is sending two of its members to compete at the next ...
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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 ...
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Meridian man found guilty of sexual battery of a child
A Meridian man was sentenced to life in prison Friday after being found guilty of sex crimes against ...
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Lauderdale County students visit reality fair, CTE center
Students in Lauderdale County School District on Thursday were given firsthand experience in managing a household budget at ...
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Children mark America 250 with Declaration signing
Local children and families came out to the Meridian Railroad Museum on Thursday to sign a copy of ...
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Raiders recognized at state capitol
Sens. Jeff Tate, Tyler McCaughn and Rep. Billy Adam Calvert on Thursday, led presentation of Senate Resolution 25, ...
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Supervisors discuss striping for county roads, Long Creek Reservoir dam
Several more roads in Lauderdale County are up to receive striping and reflectors as county supervisors are expected ...
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Our View: Domestic violence registry is unfortunately needed
State Senators and Representatives from all areas of Mississippi are in Jackson as the 2026 Legislative Session continues. ...