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Holiday Express Train returns to Meridian Dec. 1
A beloved tradition continues as the CPKC Holiday Express Train is set to roll into Meridian Sunday, Dec. 1, bringing Santa Claus and his elves ...
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Holiday Express Train returns to Meridian Dec. 1
The CPKC Holiday Express Train is set to roll into Meridian from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, bringing Santa Claus and his elves to visit ...
by Glenda Sanders, Friday, November 8, 2024 5:17 pm
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Art museum awarded $332,670 BFA grant
The City of Meridian is slated to receive a $332,670 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission for improvements to the Meridian Museum of Art, making ...
by Glenda Sanders, Friday, November 8, 2024 4:54 pm
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West Lauderdale boys cross country wins state title
West Lauderdale High School’s boys cross country team captured first place in the Mississippi High School Activities Association’s 4A state championship Saturday at Choctaw Trails ...
by Glenda Sanders, Monday, November 4, 2024 6:33 pm
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Voters needed to help Merrehope earn home tour title
Merrehope and its annual Trees of Christmas holiday tour is among 20 nominees for the Best Holiday Historic Home Tour in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ ...
by Glenda Sanders, Monday, November 4, 2024 4:37 pm
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FriendsGiving Celebration planned downtown for Nov. 16
EmpowerKids Foundation and The SPOT are teaming up to host a FriendsGiving Festival Saturday, Nov. 16, in downtown Meridian.
by Glenda Sanders, Friday, November 1, 2024 8:55 pm
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School districts look to turn around chronic absenteeism rates
Meridian and Lauderdale County public school districts are testing new ways to engage students, hoping to motivate them to show up for class each day ...
by Glenda Sanders, Thursday, October 31, 2024 2:21 pm
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Busy weekend of events planned in downtown Meridian
From model railroad displays and live music to a car show and century race, it’s shaping up to be a busy weekend in the Queen ...