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Meridian Community College golfer Reaux looks to continue momentum after tournament win
Golf has become a world of opportunities for Dax Reaux. Now in his sophomore year at Meridian Community ...
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Closures planned Tuesday on George Butler, Knox roads for cross-drain replacement
Portions of George Butler Road and Knox Road will be closed Tuesday to allow for repairs by Lauderdale ...
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Meridian’s Duncan receives Paraoptometric Community Service award
Meridianite Brandie Duncan of Primary Eyesore and Optical of Meridian is the Mississippi Optometric Association’s 2025 Paraoptometric Community ...
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Lauderdale County in talks for second data center investment
Lauderdale County residents may soon see construction in the Sonny Montgomery Industrial Park as talks are underway to ...
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Downtown History Walk set for Feb. 28
Probably one of the most popular documented stories about Meridian’s history is “The Last Two Men Hanged at ...
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Never put off until tomorrow…unless
There’s an old saying, often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that goes something like this, “Never put off until ...
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Difference makers: The purpose of everyday people
It is a simple effort, but it reflects something deeply important. A city is shaped not only by ...
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Supervisors weigh vote on dump truck rollover plan
Lauderdale County supervisors are weighing a plan to sell off the county’s fleet of dump trucks and purchase ...
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Meridian police seize drugs in gang unit traffic stop
Meridian Police Department on Thursday announced the seizure of several different kinds of illegal drugs following a traffic ...
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MCM-Meridian, Atmos Energy unveil Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine
Children visiting the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian will have opportunities to earn new books to take home with them ...
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Kemper County’s Brown is ‘Tomorrow’s 25’ honoree
Winning has been a consistent staple of Shadejha Brown’s resume throughout her young career. Now, the Kemper County ...
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MDOT: Roll into Mardi Gras safely
Mardi Gras season is in full swing in Mississippi with parades in the streets, king cakes on tables ...
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Meridian pastor opens Senate in prayer
Pearl Huggins, senior pastor of First Apostolic Church in Meridian, delivered an opening prayer to the Mississippi Senate ...
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Ailey School’s Melanie Person to lead dance residency at The MAX
In advance of Ailey II’s performance at the MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian on Thursday, Feb. 12, ...
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Multi-County looks to restart revitalization of Stevenson School
The Meridian City Council on Tuesday heard a request from Multi-County Community Service Agency for funding as the ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 11
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Meridian firefighters attend CO₂ training at State Fire Academy
Two Meridian firefighters attended a CO₂ training program Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. The ...
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EMCC Lions set Feb. 18 for open football tryouts on Scooba campus
East Mississippi Community College is scheduled to conduct open football tryouts on Wednesday, Feb. 18, on the Scooba ...
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Council hears request to adopt road
The Meridian City Council is considering a request to adopt a road in the North Hills district as ...
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Chipper Jones appearance highlights support for MCC Baseball
Chipper Jones’ visit to Meridian Community College centered on baseball, education, and community support, as fans gathered for ...
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Mississippi Music Awards come to Meridian April 18
East Mississippi residents are invited to celebrate the Magnolia State’s rich musical roots as the ninth Mississippi Music ...
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NAS Meridian prepares for Wings over Meridian
The sky above Meridian and Lauderdale County may seem a bit busier than usual as Naval Air Station ...
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Week 5 legislative roundup
The fifth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. Feb. 3 marked the deadline for committees to ...
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Meridian Blues announce Larry Gill as general manager and part owner
The Meridian Blues of the Mid America League announced Monday Larry Gill will serve as a partner and ...
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Meridian tennis association recognized with state award
Meridian Community Tennis Association recently earned a major state award that will not only change the careers of ...