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Meridian Fire Department, Metro join forces to open medical substation
In emergencies, time is of the essence. Rapid response and quick intervention can mean the difference between life ...
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United Way recognizes partners at annual meeting
The United Way of East Mississippi recognized the businesses, organizations, agencies and individuals who have helped it achieve ...
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Roberts named head coach at Clarkdale High
Rob Roberts was named the new head coach of the Bulldogs the school announced on Friday morning. Roberts comes ...
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Buddy and the Big Windy
Early into a touching funeral message by the Rev. Mark Benson, pastor of First Christian Church, honoring Leonard ...
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Using another man’s gun
When the strutting longbeard moved, almost danced, one yard closer, I knew that was as far as he ...
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Council earmarks funding for new animal shelter
Meridian’s stray and lost animals will have better accommodations coming as the City Council on Tuesday earmarked funding ...
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MPSD Foundation to host Trailblazers of Excellence Awards Gala
The MPSD Foundation of Educational Excellence, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, is proud to ...
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Four EMCC students named All-Mississippi Academic Team members
Two Meridianites are among four East Mississippi Community College students to be named to the Phi Theta Kappa ...
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Emergency repair planned on Old Country Club Road East
Motorists traveling along Old Country Club East may need to temporarily adjust their routes as an emergency repair ...
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Mississippi class of 2024 increases Advanced Placement participation
Among the class of 2023, 6,804 or 24.8% of graduates took a total of 14,423 AP exams during ...
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Marion looks to TIF grant in grocery store deal
The Marion Board of Aldermen began the process of seeking a Tax Increment Financing bond Tuesday as town ...
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Supervisors discuss jail documentary, downtown Chick-fil-A
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday discussed a variety of county business including allowing a documentary crew to film ...
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Legislative update for Week 10
The Mississippi House reconvened at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, marking the start of the 10th week of ...
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Public Service Commission promotes EPA’s Fix a Leak Week
The Mississippi Public Service Commission is joining the Environmental Protection Agency in promoting Fix a Leak Week, March ...
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Lunch and Learn provides interactive look at colon cancer prevention
Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for both men and women in the United States, ...
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Crime spree suspects captured in Meridian
Local law enforcement is working with federal agencies after a vehicle wanted in connection with a crime spree ...
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Category 5 storms expected for Meridian area Saturday
A severe weather outbreak is expected Saturday across much of the state, and the Meridian area is no ...
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MLT debuts ’Trouble at the Tropicabana’ murder mystery
Take a walk down memory lane with the Ricardo family, Lucy and Ricky, and their friends Fred and ...
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Railroad museum invites all to Tuesday open house
Train enthusiasts, railroad buffs, historians and families are invited to an evening of fun and learning Tuesday as ...
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Sun and fun at Library Spring Shindig
Local families enjoyed a day of entertainment, adventure and learning Thursday as the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library held ...
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Public hearing set for Monday on courthouse precinct change
Meridian voters used to casting their ballots at the old Lauderdale County Courthouse on Constitution Avenue will have ...
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I-20 closure detour planned as MDOT repairs 49th Avenue overpass
Drivers heading east on Interstate 20 Monday want to keep an eye out for detour signs as The ...
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Severe weather likely this weekend
The National Weather Service in Jackson is forecasting an enhanced risk of severe weather beginning Friday afternoon, bringing ...
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First responders learn search and rescue at training facility
Meridian Public Safety Training Facility welcomed 17 first responders from throughout the state this week as they take ...
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ECCC to highlight journey of publishing children’s books
East Central Community College is excited to announce an upcoming forum entitled “Watson Goes to Print: The Journey ...