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Meridian Police, Fire face off at Sowashee Court
Meridian Police and Fire departments faced each other on the basketball court Wednesday to prove which agency is ...
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JAKES hunt shapes the future of turkey hunting
It’s a moment in time that has a lasting effect. In that instant some are forever changed. Such ...
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EMCC Lions earn conference-opening baseball doubleheader split at Holmes
The visiting Lions of East Mississippi Community College flipped the score during Tuesday’s MACCC baseball opener at Holmes ...
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MPD investigating Wednesday shooting
Meridian Police Department is investigating after a gunshot victim was found Wednesday in a traffic incident.
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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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City seeks greater control over EMS service
The Meridian City Council is looking toward further discussion after hearing from city leaders Tuesday about efforts to ...
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Disability discrimination lawsuit filed against Diamond Jim’s
A federal lawsuit alleging disability discrimination has been filed against Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s Ole Farm Beef, ...
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Polls open Tuesday in primary election
Polls will be open Tuesday for Lauderdale County residents to vote in the 2026 primary elections. Voting hours ...
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MCC students to perform at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience in first college showcase
Music will fill the halls of the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience when Meridian Community College students take the stage ...
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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 ...