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Motorists asked to watch for sleigh
Because no one logs more travel miles on Christmas Eve than Santa Claus, the Big Guy simply insists on being well prepared. That’s why earlier ...
Staff Reports, Author at Meridian Star
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Meet the team
JaKarious Landrum is a 24-year-old Meridian, Mississippi, native.
by Staff Reports, Monday, December 23, 2024 5:01 pm
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City of Meridian holiday hours
City of Meridian offices will close today at 2 p.m., and will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays.
by Staff Reports, Monday, December 23, 2024 1:27 pm
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NORAD ready to track Santa for the 68th year
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24, for the program’s 68th year.
by Staff Reports, Monday, December 23, 2024 1:01 am
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The Salvation Army seeks support to reach Red Kettle goal
With just days left before Christmas, The Salvation Army is seeking community support to reach its Red Kettle Campaign goal for 2024. As the organization’s ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 5:31 pm
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Poultry Association donates to help Mississippians in need
This annual tradition, coordinated by MPA and the recipients chosen by Gov. Tate Reeves, will help alleviate hunger for thousands of families during a time ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, December 16, 2024 9:23 am
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The Salvation Army encourages donations to Virtual Red Kettle Campaign
As the community counts down the final days to Christmas, The Salvation Army of Meridian is asking residents to help make a difference by contributing ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, December 12, 2024 1:42 pm
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Bonita Lakes closed to vehicle traffic
Bonita Lakes Park will be closed to traffic while paving is ongoing in the area, the city of Meridian announced Tuesday. In a news ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 2:29 pm
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Sheriff’s Department announces sobriety checkpoints
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department will man sobriety checkpoints throughout the county to keep impaired drivers off the roads as residents celebrate the end of the ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, December 9, 2024 4:38 pm
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The Salvation Army encourages community to adopt forgotten Angels
Christmas is fast approaching and The Salvation Army is urging residents to make a difference in the lives of local children and seniors by participating ...