Thomas Howard, Author at Meridian Star

Columns

Legislature offers different fuel tax hike plans to maintain state road and bridge integrity

Both the Mississippi State Senate and House of Representatives have passed measures designed to increase funds to maintain the state’s roads and bridges. Read more

by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:05 pm

Local News

Library plans day of fun with Spring Shindig

Meridian and Lauderdale County families and children are invited to a day of fun as the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library hosts its annual Spring Shindig ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 20, 2025 5:14 pm

Local News

MPSD taps Miller to lead MHS next year

Meridian Public School District announced Wednesday Sherrod Miller has been selected as the new principal of Meridian High School for the 2025-2026 school year after ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 20, 2025 3:05 pm

Outdoors

The luck of the draw

When the email alert popped up on my phone last Tuesday, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.  It was a notification about a turkey ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:31 am

Community

Miller talks net-zero homes, alley project, found funds with Rotarians

Meridian Rotarians were given a behind-the-scenes look at two ongoing projects in the Queen City and received a word of warning about holding leadership accountable ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:00 am

Local News

City seeks urban forester to help with tree management

The City of Meridian is continuing the hunt for an urban forestry expert to help manage problematic trees growing throughout the city. Read more

by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:00 am

Local News

Software update shuts down city email

Email services for the City of Meridian are temporarily down due to a software update, city officials announced Wednesday. In a statement, city leadership said ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:37 pm

College

Former Alabama, CFL linebacker Juwan Simpson joins EMCC football staff

Former University of Alabama and Canadian Football League standout linebacker Juwan Simpson has been named as an assistant coach on Buddy Stephens’ East Mississippi Community ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:16 pm

Community

Lauderdale County 4-H honored with Commissioner of Agriculture’s Award

Members of the 4-H Forestry Team in Lauderdale County received the Commissioner of Agriculture’s Award during the 4-H Legislative Day Appreciation Reception on Feb. 5 ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 2:02 pm

Community

MCC Black History Month celebration inspires through music, message

The voices of Crestwood Elementary School students filled the McCain Theater auditorium at Meridian Community College as they sang songs setting the tone for MCC’s ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:12 am

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