Sports
Taking baby steps toward a better world
As I stood looking at the lone egg on the counter, I could not believe my eyes. “Is this what I think it is?” I ...
Thomas Howard, Author at Meridian Star
News
Williams’ recognized for legacy of service with street name overlay
Two longtime educators and community servants are being recognized for their legacy of giving back after the Meridian City Council on Tuesday approved a street ...
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:34 pm
Sports
Knights face Shannon to pass third round
This is just the second time in school history that West Lauderdale is hosting a third round playoff game.
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:10 pm
Sports
Planting trees and watching them grow
I’ll say this about the television commercials from my childhood, they were effective. So effective that while Dan and I planted bald cypress trees in ...
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:17 am
Opinion
Trumps’s election likely to renew Medicaid expansion efforts by state legislative leaders
STARKVILLE – The 2024 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature ended with a failure to reach consensus between Senate and House conferees on an effort ...
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 1:00 am
Top news
Virtual workshop helps aspiring municipal candidates
STARKVILLE — Individuals who are interested in running for municipal office in 2025 have three opportunities to learn more about the roles of elected officials ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:21 pm
News
Walker hosts annual Turkeys 4 Teachers drive
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and Meridian City Councilwoman Romande Walker wants to make sure Meridian’s educators are able to celebrate with a ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 8:00 am
News
Sheriff’s Dept. hosts blood drive Tuesday
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents are invited to join in helping others receive lifesaving care as the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department hosts its Blue Blood ...
by Thomas Howard, Monday, November 18, 2024 5:50 pm
News
County moves forward with bridge, parks projects
Lauderdale County supervisors moved forward with several projects Monday as they work to tie up the last of the county’s federal American Rescue Plan Act ...
by Thomas Howard, Monday, November 18, 2024 5:27 pm
Top news
The Salvation Army launches Red Kettle Campaign
Bells will be ringing Saturday as The Salvation Army in Meridian kicks off its annual Christmas Red Kettle Campaign with a celebratory event at Uptown ...