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Local bowhunter takes buck of a lifetime in Lauderdale County
It’s not every day a hunter shoots a 150-inch buck in Lauderdale County with a bow and arrow. ...
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Remains identified as missing Meridian man
Human remains found last year have been positively identified as those of a Meridian man missing for more ...
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Council approves sewer project, paving contract
The Meridian City Council voted Tuesday to approve continuing work on the city’s sewer system, as well as ...
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Grand jury hears cases, recommends new jail
A Lauderdale County grand jury wrapped up its January 2025 term last week, delivering indictments in criminal cases ...
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Natural gas pipeline project seeks public input
Residents of East Mississippi and West Alabama are invited to ask questions and share concerns about a proposed ...
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Meridianites march in annual MLK celebration
Dozens of Meridian and Lauderdale County residents braved frigid temperatures Sunday night to take part in the Interdenominational ...
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Mississippi Court of Appeals celebrates 30-year anniversary
Current and former judges who have served on the Mississippi Court of Appeals during the past 30 years ...
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MCC, ECCC to close Tuesday due to weather
A winter storm watch is in effect for much of south and central Mississippi beginning Monday night. The ...
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Meridian City Council to meet Tuesday
The Meridian City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the third floor auditorium of City Hall.
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Reimagined Frank Cochran Center opens for use
City officials and community leaders cut the ribbon on the newly completed Frank Cochran Center Friday at Highland ...
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Jimmie Rodgers Foundation seeks Ulmer Building for permanent home
Lauderdale County supervisors are weighing a request from the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation to revitalize the Ulmer Building in ...
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Winter weather threat grows as cold arrives
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the forecast heading into the weekend ...
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Copeland announces bid for Meridian mayor
Meridian businessman and entrepreneur Jimmy Copeland announced Friday he will run for mayor in the 2025 municipal elections.
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Meridian man faces murder, assault charges
Meridian Police Department announced an arrest Thursday in connection with several 2024 shootings that left one woman dead.
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Wendy’s cuts ribbon on remodeled space
Meridian residents celebrated Thursday as Wendy’s cut the ribbon on its newly remodeled restaurant on North Hills Street. ...
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New positions introduced in MCC’ College Communications department
Meridian Community College is expanding its College Communications Department by introducing two new positions: Director of Video and ...
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Sen. Hyde-Smith renews bid to trigger bank formation in rural areas
Hyde-Smith and Barr introduced the Promoting New Bank Formation Act, legislation that would ease federal restrictions on bank ...
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Wright joins Thacker Mountain Radio Hour at the Ellis Theater
Meridian native, Snowden Wright, will discuss his latest book, “The Queen City Detective Agency,” on Feb. 1 when ...
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MSDH spotlights cervical cancer awareness, prevention and treatment
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Mississippi State Department of Health is highlighting the disease’s causes ...
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Hard freeze on the way
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents are encouraged to break out the blankets this weekend as freezing temperatures are ...
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Fair connects MCC students to community resources
Representatives from multiple nonprofit and community organizations were on hand at Meridian Community College Wednesday as the school ...
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Norwood seeks second term on Meridian City Council
Meridian City Councilman Joseph Norwood Jr. announced Wednesday he intends seek another term in office representing residents of ...
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Update: Boil water notice lifted
The City of Meridian Public Works Department has issued a boil water notice for the area from 22nd ...
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Webb & Stephens cuts ribbon on renovated space
Community leaders celebrated with staff at Webb & Stephens Funeral Home on Tuesday as the business held a ...
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MPSD students to see opportunity to join gifted Explore program
Meridian Public School District students in second through sixth grade will have two opportunities in the coming weeks ...