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Meridian Police Department makes first arrest under new grooming statute
The Meridian Police Department, with the assistance of the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department and the East Mississippi Drug ...
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Regency Hospital to close next month
Meridian’s Regency Hospital is slated to close next month, hospital officials said Wednesday.
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Threefoot Brewing combines passion for beer with community spirit
Threefoot Brewing Owner John Purdy and Brewer Jonathan Crabtree didn’t see their lives leading toward operating a thriving ...
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Northeast Lauderdale’s Debrah Everett selected for Tomorrow’s 25 Fellowship
Northeast Lauderdale volleyball coach Debrah Everett has been selected for this year’s Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching Fellowship class, organizers ...
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Northeast defeats Forest to advance to second round of playoffs
For the first time in six years Northeast Lauderdale is moving on in the basketball playoffs.
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Meridian Basketball Coach Wheaton named to Tomorrow 25 Fellowship
Meridian High School Boys Assistant Basketball Coach Kenton Wheaton is the latest in a long line of MHS ...
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Week 6 legislative roundup
The sixth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. The House continued advancing major legislation as key ...
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Balanced scoring keys EMCC to 84-77 home win over Delta; Lady Lions fall 54-47 to Lady Trojans
Balanced scoring paced the East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team to a second straight conference victory with ...
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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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UPDATED: Closures planned Tuesday on George Butler, Knox roads for cross-drain replacement
UPDATE: Both roads have been reopened to the public. Portions of George Butler Road and Knox Road will ...
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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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Mississippi reflects the nation regarding jobs
The boom in manufacturing jobs President Donald Trump forecast last April has yet to loom much yet boom. ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 14
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Reaching back to the Millers for baseball inspiration
Attention-grabbing plans for a return to minor league baseball in our community, with a Meridian Blues mascot reflecting ...
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Three found guilty in murder trial, sentenced to life
Three men were found guilty of murder following a week-long trial at the Lauderdale County Courthouse. Following the ...
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Clarkdale’s McCallister signs with Hinds Community College
The Clarkdale Bulldogs football team celebrated one of their own on Friday as Bryson McCallister signed to continue ...
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Our View: High-speed internet plan helps bridge the gap
In today’s world, high-speed internet isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.
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Stacy Luker named new head football coach at Lamar
The Lamar Raiders are welcoming a new face to campus after the school on Friday named Stacy Luker ...
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Meridian community remembers Donna Jill Johnson
Donna Jill Johnson, a cherished member of the Meridian community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5. She was ...
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Wing Care Team looks to start conversation at CommuniTEA & Conversations
Millions of Americans are victims of sexual violence each year, yet many are ashamed or embarrassed to talk ...
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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 ...