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News

State Auditor Shad White announces arrest of former Sardis Fire Department treasurer

Last week State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested William Clark, former Sardis Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer, for allegedly submitting ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 5:58 pm

Lifestyles

A beginner’s guide to Kwanzaa

Founded during the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960s, Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday that is observed by millions of Americans. It has become a ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 5:53 pm

News

Disaster Relief Legislation will help Southern Foresters

The Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) celebrates the passage of vital legislation over the weekend that delivers much-needed disaster relief to states and forest ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 5:36 pm

Community

MSU-Meridian names outstanding students

MERIDIAN, Miss —Five Mississippi State University-Meridian graduates were recognized as outstanding students for the 2024 fall semester. They were among 65 Bulldogs receiving degrees Nov. ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 5:31 pm

Local News

Homestead application window opens Jan. 2

As Meridian and Lauderdale County residents head to the gym, count calories, save money or tackle other resolutions for 2025, the Lauderdale County Tax Assessor’s ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 5:08 pm

Local Sports

West, Southeast split games in in-county contest

Athletes from Southeast Lauderdale and West Lauderdale took to the basketball court Friday as the two local teams faced off in an in-county matchup. West ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 2:19 pm

Local News

UPDATE: One dead, two injured in Christmas Eve shooting

Joseph Spinks, 50, has been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. The two survivors of the shooting have been transferred to Jackson, ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 1:47 pm

Columns

Quinn Minute – Holiday traditions

One of my favorite stories is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. How many other tales feature a miser, four ghosts, tombstones, and a goose? ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 11:42 am

Columns

Awaiting the post-Christmas ghost of TikTok Future and Trump’s return

Any way you slice, there’s a lot to unpack for fans and opponents of the social media application TikTok – the short-form Chinese-owned video platform ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 11:35 am

Columns

Shared traditions make the memories that last

The sights, sounds, and smells of this blessed time of year are everywhere. But one thing seems to be missing in our part of the ... Read more

by JaKarious Landrum, Thursday, December 26, 2024 11:23 am

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