Local cleaning company ‘greens’ up its act



Southern Cleaning Services of Meridian, Inc., the company that cleans the offices at downtown’s parking garage, has announced that they will begin using more environmentally friendly cleaning products and processes, starting Monday.

Southern Cleaning’s CEO Chris J. Keene said that the new system and products will reduce waste, respiratory irritations to people inside the building, and overall impact on the environment.

Another cleaning company that is contracted with the city, ServiceMaster, has already implemented greener cleaning processes in its maintenance of Union Station.

Both companies have adopted the “greener” policies as part of the City of Meridian Green initiative that was announced on Earth Day.



Singley, staff attend cosmetic dentistry conference



Meridian dentist Dr. Dan H. Singley and his staff recently attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) 24th Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans, La. Entitled Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry, the session featured more than 100 speakers and 200 exhibitors. Singley has been an active member of AACD for more than 10 years.

Each member of the team attended four courses and the general session, while Dr. Singley attended five courses and various meetings.

“The courses help us understand the volumes of research going on in all aspects of dentistry today,” said Singley. “What patients want, new definitions of beauty, personality types and psychology, the digital marketplace, insurance changes, and, of course, new materials and improved techniques.”

In addition to cosmetic and restorative dentistry, Dr. Singley provides general and preventive dental care, dental implant restorations, and gum therapy. He has been in practice in Meridian since 1981. For more information, visit his Web site at www.singleydr.com.



Mississippi Methodist Senior Services honored



Mississippi Methodist Senior Services, a faith-based provider of housing services to the elderly in the state, has, for the third time, been awarded EAGLE accreditation. MMSS is the only EAGLE accredited eldercare program in Mississippi.

MMSS has campuses in 10 communities throughout the state, including the Aldersgate community in Mississippi. The EAGLE accreditation, which lasts five years, is based on relationships with the local community, business practices, social principles, and Christian mission.

MMSS was also honored with the EAGLE Best Practice Innovation Award, for allowing each of its 650 employees to take a day off to perform community service.