News
MPD Chief Sanders reports on July 4 enforcement push
Less than a week into his tenure leading Meridian Police Department, Police Chief Malachi Sanders announced multiple felony ... Read more
Author: Thomas Howard | Meridian Star
State News
2025 Legislative Session Report
The 2025 Legislative Session brought significant progress for Mississippi, with a strong focus on economic growth, tax reform, ... Read more
News
County to explore expanding courthouse parking
Lauderdale County officials are working to gather more information about a potential project to expand parking at the ... Read more
Community
Demon Doug
I got to spend some time with an old friend this week. We laughed, reminisced and simply enjoyed ... Read more
Opinion
Speaker touts “Education Freedom” to get vouchers passed
School choice, of course, remains the sticky wicket as the legislature has struggled to authorize vouchers to help ... Read more
News
Meridian celebrates July 4 at Bonita Lakes
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents Friday marked 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence as ... Read more
News
Despite public skepticism, roundabouts cut crashes
A common myth suggests roundabouts offer no safety advantage over traditional intersections — and that their growing use ... Read more
Community
Aging gracefully, Clarkco still connects
A couple of weeks ago, this column reflected on the Meridian gem we have in Highland Park. In ... Read more
Community
The music of summertime
The soft sounds of the sax float through the air delighting me with the clarity of sound. The ... Read more
News
HIV prevention advances, but stigma persists
For John, a 19-year-old from rural Mississippi, getting medication to prevent HIV came with more than just a ... Read more