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Carlton ‘Corky’ Palmer Scholarship Endowment at MCC completed
Carlton “Corky” Palmer built his baseball program on trust, discipline, and accountability. Former players and associates say those ...
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Baptist Anderson names new chief medical officer
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center has named Dr. Hatem Mourad as its new chief medical officer. He will ...
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Jamal Roberts to lead free student choral performance at The MAX on March 12
GRAMMY-nominated singer and Season 23 American Idol winner Jamal Roberts has partnered with the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment ...
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Hyde-Smith, Colom sail to party nomination in Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County voters joined their fellow Mississippians at the polls on Tuesday to decide which candidates will be ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for March 11
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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I-20 overpass at Russell to close March 20
Drivers traveling through eastern Lauderdale County will need to make adjustments for fuel and food as the Interstate ...
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Week 9 Legislative Roundup
The ninth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. On Friday, the Mississippi House of Representatives unanimously ...
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For some reason, my hearing isn’t what it used to be!
I’m no stranger to loud noises. Growing up in the country, we shot guns frequently. Back then, no ...
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Lamar’s Warden named MAIS Coach of the Year
Anyone involved with coaching knows the main duty is leading a team to victory.
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MCC creatives go big at The MAX
It’s been a quarter century since guitar master Mitch Brantley began teaching and encouraging students at Meridian Community ...
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Measles today, polio tomorrow?
Measles hit Spartanburg, South Carolina, hard. Reuters reported last month nearly 1,000 individuals got infected in Spartanburg County ...
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The bad girl of the Revolution
The main character or number one bad girl was Peggy Shippen, known as the Princess of Philadelphia. She ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for March 7
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Wicker: President’s Choice is Profound, Deliberate, and Correct
President Trump recently made the most difficult decision a commander-in-chief can make. He ordered American service members into ...
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Thursday law enforcement action yields multiple arrests
The East Mississippi Drug Task Force on Thursday joined with other law enforcement agencies in a city-wide action ...
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CHIN hosts colon cancer awareness Lunch & Learn March 26
Residents are invited to learn more about their health as the Community Health Improvement Network, the health initiative ...
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Our View: Renditions hit local businesses but can be avoided
While much of the focus this time of year is on homestead exemptions, and rightfully so, it is ...
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Lamar students visit State Capitol
Fourth grade students at Lamar Elementary School visited the State Capitol in Jackson on Thursday, where they met ...
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MCM-Meridian kicks of Week of Wonder with Space Day
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian will launch its Week of Wonder during spring break with Space Day ...
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EMCC Lady Lions claim 52-45 home win over Northeast Mississippi to close out season
The Lady Lions of East Mississippi Community College successfully closed out their 2025-26 basketball season with a 52-45 ...
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Trojan Games provide day of fun for special needs students
Northeast Lauderdale elementary, middle and high school students with special needs enjoyed a day of fun and games ...
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Operation redbud
I spent a good portion of the day Sunday addressing a deficiency here at the farm. To be ...
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Meridian Community College inducts four into Hall of Fame
Meridian Community College administrators and community leaders celebrated accomplished alumni Wednesday as they inducted four new members into ...
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Carmichael, Schanrock visit state Capitol
Laura Carmichael, director of the Lauderdale County Tourism Commission, and Matt Shanrock, director of Meridian Mainstreet, visited the ...
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Schools throughout Mississippi seek bus drivers
As state officials wrestle over teacher pay and debate the merits of public versus private schools, school districts ...