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MSDH continues the fight against colorectal cancer in March
More Mississippians die of colorectal cancer than anywhere else in the nation, according to the National Cancer Institute's 2022 State Cancer Profiles.
Author: Staff Reports - Page 2 Meridian Star
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Legislators recognize State Games Athletes
State Games of Mississippi Athletes of the Year were recognized recently by the state Legislature in Jackson. Pictured, from left, are Sen. Tyler McCaughn, Youth ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 10, 2025 8:28 pm
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Chris Stapleton to hold two fundraiser performances at the Ellis Theater
Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music and the Ellis Theater announced Monday Chris Stapleton will perform two exclusive fundraiser shows at the historic Ellis Theater ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 10, 2025 3:21 pm
Community
Barnes performs for state Senate
State Sen. Jeff Tate on Wednesday led presentation of Senate Resolution 71 to Tommy Barnes, a member of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance, who performed a ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 6, 2025 3:02 pm
Business
Pedro Cherry named president of Mississippi Power
Mississippi Power announced Wednesday that Pedro Cherry has been named president of the company with Anthony Wilson continuing in his roles of chairman and ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 6, 2025 1:11 pm
Community
100+ Women Who Care awards grants to local nonprofits
Three local nonprofit organizations received extra funding recently as the 100+ Women Who Care of East Mississippi, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of East ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:55 pm
Community
Collins recognized by Senate
State Sen. Jeff Tate, left, on Wednesday honored State Games of Mississippi Athlete of the Year 2024 Jaycie Collins of Meridian with a proclamation honoring ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 3:57 pm
Community
MCM-Meridian’s Space Day to take fun to new heights
Local children are invited to blast off into fun Saturday during Space Day at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:01 pm
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MSDH celebrates social workers during Social Work month
March is Social Work Month, and the Mississippi State Department of Health is recognizing social workers who work in service to others at both the ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 5:04 pm
Local News
Infrastructure projects underway in central Mississippi
Commissioner Willie Simmons, chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, announced updates Thursday to several ongoing Mississippi Department of Transportation projects across central Mississippi, including several ...