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Recalling Meridian’s classic pilot hangout
It might seem to carry no significance for military pilots stationed in or passing through Meridian, that closed ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 28
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Meridian leaders unveil Mississippi Freedom Trail marker in African American Business District
Meridian’s African American Business District was once a thriving spot for Black residents to shop, mingle and have ...
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EMCC student earns prestigious Phi Theta Kappa scholar award
East Mississippi Community College sophomore Emma Morgan was at work when she received an email stating she was ...
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Local students serve as Senate pages
Five local students recently served as pages for the Mississippi State Senate, where they ran errands for state ...
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Community Foundation of East Mississippi celebrates lasting impact of designated endowments
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi hosted its annual Designated Endowment Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the ...
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EMCC basketball teams set for regular-season stretch drive
The East Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams are looking to their remaining pair of regular-season ...
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When taxpayers incentivize jobs, the state should protect workers’ privacy in union votes
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced in December that the state will invest over $100 million in economic development ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 25
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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First State Bank welcomes Hurd and Skinner to Quitman branch
First State Bank has expanded its lending team in Quitman with the addition of Stephanie Hurd as assistant ...
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Northeast Elementary celebrates Black History with Legacies in Motion
Students at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School celebrated Black History through the lens of music and dance Tuesday as ...
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MCC nursing program posts 92% pass rate on RN exam
Meridian Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program continues to set the standard for excellence in Mississippi.
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MCC to induct alumni into Hall of Fame, celebrating excellence and legacy
Meridian Community College alumni who have excelled in their respective professions and life missions and have elevated MCC's ...
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Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian to host Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration
Families are invited to celebrate reading, creativity and playful learning at Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration at Mississippi ...
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Second quarter surge sparks Meridian past Jones, 74-61
ELLISVILLE – Meridian used a 15-2 run over the final part of the second quarter and went on ...
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Terry named DYW 2027
On Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 girls in their junior year of high school participated in the Lauderdale County ...
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Primary absentee voting deadline two weeks out
Lauderdale County residents who will be unable to make it to their voting precinct on March 10 have ...
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Marion Police, Metro to hold First Aid & CPR training Saturday
Cardiac emergencies can happen to anyone at any time and anywhere, but those who receive prompt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, ...
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I voted
I voted in my first presidential election at the age of 18. My birthday that year fell ten ...
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Gomez leaves legacy at Southeast Lauderdale
As his prep days dwindle to an end and senior Ross Gomez's time at Southeast Lauderdale High School ...
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Meridian Wildcats defeat West Harrison to advance to second playoff round
The Meridian High School Wildcats defeated the West Harrison Hurricanes in a home matchup Saturday night in the ...
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Lady Knights defeat New Albany for state championship
RIDGELAND — For West Lauderdale the job has been finished. Aubri Cooper scored two goals as the Lady Knights ...
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The Great Choctaw Chief Pushmataha
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is amazing to think that we Meridianites actually walk the ...
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Mississippi education makes national news
The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal featured Mississippi education recently. In a surprising story ...
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Looking for wins in the war against litter
Some time ago, as I was traveling far from home, a Meridian acquaintance called with a disconcerting report ...