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Marion aldermen move forward with town hall project

Efforts to build a new Town Hall in Marion are moving forward after the Board of Aldermen took ...

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One arrested in weekend arson investigation

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department announced a suspect is in custody Monday in connection with an arson investigation involving ...

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Metro’s Reynolds, Tubby recognized for heroic service

Two first responders were recognized Monday with a proclamation by the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors for their ...

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The Salvation Army’s Fisher bids farewell to Meridian

As he prepares to take on new challenges in Gadsden, Alabama, The Salvation Army of Meridian Commanding Officer ...

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GALLERY: 11th annual Carter Foundation Day

Meridianites enjoyed good food, music and camaraderie Sunday as they celebrated one of the city’s difference makers at ...

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Supervisors declare emergency for York Road bridge, discuss Ponds Road

Lauderdale County crews are moving forward with repairs to a bridge on York Road after the Board of ...

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Call prompts police response to Islamic Center

Reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of Mississippi and Alabama are untrue, police say after ...

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MSDH encourages proactive steps during Men’s Health Month

The Mississippi State Department of Health joins other public health agencies and organizations across the country in highlighting ...

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Meridian police announce arrests in recent investigations

Meridian Police Department announced two suspects have been arrested in connection with recent incidents in the community.

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Juneteenth Heritage Festival seeks to bring everyone to the party

The city of Meridian’s vibrant heritage and freedom celebration of Juneteenth, set to kick off Thursday, centers around ...

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Students learn by doing at MPSD’s Camp IGNITE

Approximately 50 students from third through eighth grades put their skills to the test this week as they ...

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Blankenship joins Meridian Star as publisher

Robert Blankenship has been named publisher of the Meridian Star, Meridian Magazine, meridianstar.com, and all other affiliated print ...

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United Way, Habitat for Humanity join forces for Day of Action

Residents of 36th Place no longer have an eyesore in their neighborhood after the United Way of East ...

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Arrest made in December 2024 homicide

A Lauderdale man is facing a murder charge in connection with a December 2024 homicide investigation, the Lauderdale ...

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Sheriff urges residents to stay vigilant for scams

Lauderdale County residents have been inundated by scammers, and vigilance is needed to avoid falling victim to the ...

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Vein Institute cuts ribbon on Meridian location

East Mississippi residents have new healthcare options for treating vein conditions after the Vein Institute cut the ribbon ...

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Courtney named Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi 2025

Grace Ann Courtney, a native of Wiggins, is the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi. A recent graduate ...

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Meridian says farewell to longtime City Council member

Current and former officials, community leaders and constituents joined together Tuesday at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience ...

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Daylilies again on parade in Peachie Saxon’s garden

Peachie Saxon, 88, is not one to wait around and kick the dirt from boredom. She’s been busy ...

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Ace Hardware announces new 2025 board members

Ace Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, announced changes to the company’s Board of ...