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Central Methodist hosts ‘Night to Shine’ for special needs royalty

Meridian will be buzzing Friday as royalty descends upon the city. Queens and kings will trip the light ...

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St. John brings Loblolly King Cakes to Meridian

If you take it on the road, Loblolly King Cake lovers will come in droves to meet you. ...

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NAS Meridian recaps busy 2024, looks toward future goals

The past 12 months have been busy on board Naval Air Station Meridian, sailors, marines and local community ...

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CHIN to host heart health awareness lunch and learn

The Community Health Improvement Network will host al unch and learn event focusing on ways to maintain a ...

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Nine charged in fatal shooting

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Mississippi Association of Educators welcomes new executive director

With a distinguished career in education and advocacy, Jones brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment ...

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Meridian City Council to meet Tuesday

The Meridian City Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 4, for its first regular meeting of the month, beginning ...

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Lindsey qualifies for mayor race

Meridian City Councilwoman Ty Bell Lindsey on Friday filed qualifying paperwork to run in the city’s 2025 mayoral ...

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Beard assists at state Capitol

Ethan Beard of Meridian recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate at the state Capitol.

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Smith announces race for Ward 5 Council seat

Meridian business owner Jatara Smith announced Friday she is running as a candidate for City Council representing Ward ...

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State Treasurer returns more than $17K to Meridian

The City of Meridian has a few more dollars to spend than it originally budgeted for after State ...

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Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music announces annual festival

Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music and the Ellis Theater announce the launch of a planned annual outdoor ...

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Meridian Mayor Smith launches reelection campaign

Meridian Mayor Jimmie Smith asked voters to give him four more years on the job Thursday as he ...

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Jack declares candidacy for Meridian Mayor

Longtime Meridian policewoman Rita Jack launched her political campaign for mayor Thursday with a kickoff event at Dumont ...

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Civitan Club marks A Night of Giving

Meridian nonprofit organizations will be able to continue their work helping people in the community after the Meridian ...

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Work to cause low water pressure on Hwy 11/80

Businesses and residents along Highway 11/80 may experience low water pressure Wednesday, Feb. 5, as contractors work in ...

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EMCC alumnus Jonathan Russell making waves in South Florida construction industry

Jonathan Russell, an All American dual-sport athlete, who played football and baseball for East Mississippi Community College, launched ...

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Meridian students showcase ideas in FlexFactor competition

Meridian Public School District students showcased their innovation, creativity and business acumen Wednesday as the top nine teams ...

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Norwood announces run for House District 82

Longtime Lauderdale County Supervisor Joe Norwood Sr. announced his candidacy Wednesday for state House District 82.

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West Lauderdale choir performs at Capitol

The West Lauderdale High School choir performed Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the second floor rotunda as part of ...