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City officials see new energy in administration change
There’s a new energy in the city of Meridian and a new willingness to work together to move ...
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Work begins on Sophie Lane
Contractors are hard at work in Collinsville this week as work begins on a project to overhaul Sophie ...
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Meridian garbage pickup delayed
Meridian residents may see their garbage pickup delayed, the city of Meridian announced Monday. In a news release, ...
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Phil Hardin Foundation helps fill LCSD Pre-K funding gap
Local students will continue to have access to early childhood education after the Phil Hardin Foundation stepped up ...
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MCM-Meridian to mark Harry Potter’s birthday July 26
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian invites families to step into the wizarding world on Saturday, July 26, ...
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LCSD Foundation looks to help students, teachers succeed
Preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed is no easy feat, and the Lauderdale ...
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MPSD, MHA host Stronger Together Community Connection Fair
Parents and families of new and returning students of Meridian Public School District are invited to a day ...
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MSBOC urges residents to do homework before going solar
As more Mississippi homeowners explore solar energy to lower their utility bills, the Mississippi State Board of Contractors ...
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Lt. Gov. Hosemann names appointees to Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has named Allison Crews and Rick Webster as his appointments to the Mississippi Outdoor ...
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Training the future: Mississippi expands AI in schools, colleges
Mississippi is pouring tens of millions of dollars into artificial intelligence education, promising to modernize classrooms and prepare ...
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Lauderdale County Animal Shelter receives $2,500 Petco Love grant
Lauderdale County Animal Control Shelter is set to receive a $2,500 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love to ...
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Fast Pace Health cuts ribbon on North Hills location
Meridianites will have a new option for healthcare on the north side of town after Fast Pace Health ...
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MPD makes arrest in 2023 homicide
Meridian Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect Monday in connection with a homicide that took place ...
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Stuff the Bus supports local elementary children
A new school year is on the horizon and the United Way of East Mississippi’s annual school supply ...
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MPD Chief Sanders reports on July 4 enforcement push
Less than a week into his tenure leading Meridian Police Department, Police Chief Malachi Sanders announced multiple felony ...
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County to explore expanding courthouse parking
Lauderdale County officials are working to gather more information about a potential project to expand parking at the ...
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Portion of 24th Avenue closed for repair
A portion of 24th Avenue is closed to traffic Monday as workers make repairs in the area, the ...
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Meridian celebrates July 4 at Bonita Lakes
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents Friday marked 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence as ...
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Despite public skepticism, roundabouts cut crashes
A common myth suggests roundabouts offer no safety advantage over traditional intersections — and that their growing use ...
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HIV prevention advances, but stigma persists
For John, a 19-year-old from rural Mississippi, getting medication to prevent HIV came with more than just a ...
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Stay cool and safe amid summer’s high temps
Heat stroke can happen to anyone, especially when working or exercising outside. During a heat stroke, the body's ...
Community
MSU to host bunch grape workshop July 11 in Poplarville
Mississippi State University will host a half-day grape workshop on July 11 for anyone interested in growing bunch ...
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Turner earns recognition for National German Exam performance
Toomsuba resident and former Northeast High School student Thomas Turner is being recognized for his scholastic achievement on ...
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CHIN hosts Hypertension and Stroke Awareness Lunch and Learn July 17
In keeping with its mission to improve access to quality healthcare through community education and outreach, the Community ...
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Garbage service uninterrupted by July 4 holiday
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents will not see their garbage service interrupted by the July 4 holiday, according ...