Zettler wins Shop Local basket

Published 4:02 pm Monday, December 22, 2025

Representatives from The Meridian Star and Visit Meridian on Monday announced Jo Zettler as the winner of the Star’s 2025 Shop Local contest, sponsored by Visit Meridian. Settler won a gift basket from Visit Meridian including gift cards to local restaurants, pottery from The Mississippi  Arts + Entertainment Experience and other unique treats from the Queen City. Pictured, from left, are The Meridian Star Publisher Robert Blankenship, Jo Zettler and Visit Meridian Executive Director Laura Carmichael.