Author: Thomas Howard | Meridian Star

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

Community

MSU to host bunch grape workshop July 11 in Poplarville

Mississippi State University will host a half-day grape workshop on July 11 for anyone interested in growing bunch ... Read more

News

Holladay named MCCer of the Month for June

To Casey Holladay, coming to work at Meridian Community College isn’t just a job — it’s coming full ... Read more

Opinion

Our View: Dissent remains free

Communities throughout the country celebrated the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On July ... Read more

News

Winn-Dixie to close, convert to ALDI

Meridianites who prefer grocery shopping at Winn-Dixie will need to begin looking for other suppliers as the Highway ... Read more