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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 ...