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City moves forward with Jaycee parking, other projects
The Meridian City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with several ongoing projects throughout the city after hearing ...
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East Mississippi set to open softball season with five scheduled home doubleheaders in February
With five scheduled home doubleheaders during the month of February, East Mississippi Community College’s 2026 softball season is ...
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Council recognizes Northwest Middle basketball champions
The Meridian City Council on Tuesday recognized two basketball teams from Northwest Middle School for their achievements in ...
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Meridian High’s Hedgemon signs with Tougaloo
The Meridian High School Lady Wildcats basketball team celebrated one of their own Friday as BaLeigh Hedgemon signed ...
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Supervisors hear ambulance proposals as city considers change
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday heard proposals from three ambulance providers as county officials consider joining efforts by ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 31
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Getting to know our neighbors, the skunks
Skunks have a place in our lives, perhaps not human or otherwise. But the way I see it ...
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CIS celebrates heart month by promoting prevention and screenings
Cardiovascular Institute of the South is celebrating American Heart Month this February by bringing awareness to cardiovascular disease ...
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Multiple fire deaths reported as state faces extreme cold
JACKSON, Miss. – Multiple fire-related deaths have been reported this week as much of the state faces extreme ...
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Attorney General Fitch launches free app for Mississippians
Attorney General Lynn Fitch unveiled the free AGO in Action mobile app on Friday that connects Mississippians with ...
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Meridian man found guilty of sexual battery of a child
A Meridian man was sentenced to life in prison Friday after being found guilty of sex crimes against ...
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Lauderdale County students visit reality fair, CTE center
Students in Lauderdale County School District on Thursday were given firsthand experience in managing a household budget at ...
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Children mark America 250 with Declaration signing
Local children and families came out to the Meridian Railroad Museum on Thursday to sign a copy of ...
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Raiders recognized at state capitol
Sens. Jeff Tate, Tyler McCaughn and Rep. Billy Adam Calvert on Thursday, led presentation of Senate Resolution 25, ...
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Supervisors discuss striping for county roads, Long Creek Reservoir dam
Several more roads in Lauderdale County are up to receive striping and reflectors as county supervisors are expected ...
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Our View: Domestic violence registry is unfortunately needed
State Senators and Representatives from all areas of Mississippi are in Jackson as the 2026 Legislative Session continues. ...
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Rep. Guest says appropriations, cost of living highest priorities
Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest said passing annual appropriations bills and focusing on cost of living issues for Mississippi ...
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Hunting the wind
For a hunter, I don’t know if there’s a feeling any worse than that of getting winded by ...
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East Mississippi Community College set to open 2026 baseball season
East Mississippi Community College’s 2026 baseball season is set to get underway Thursday Jan. 29 with an 11 ...
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Great Southern Bank donates $86,000 to Hope Village
Great Southern Bank announced this week a donation of more than $86,000 to Hope Village for Children in ...
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Extreme cold watch issued as freezing temps return
Lauderdale County residents will want to bundle up heading into the weekend as another round of bitter cold ...
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Bogeys and Stogies golf tournament to benefit Illuminations Center for Dyslexia
Golfers and non-golfers alike are invited to take a swing for a good cause as the Bogeys and ...
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Civitan Club gives back to local groups with annual Night of Giving
Nonprofit organizations working to help those with disabilities or special needs have some additional resources to carry out ...
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Hawks race past Raiders
Hartfield Academy is now one win away from a district title. Behind a fast start behind the three-point ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 28
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...