Thomas Howard, Author at Meridian Star

Columns

Few expected Trump’s sudden onslaught of disruption

“Double, double toil and trouble.” Not sure why the sudden troubling and unconstrained disruption engendered by President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Russ Vought, and team remind ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Sunday, February 9, 2025 1:01 am

Columns

Happy Day

 With the big snow event behind and springtime in the not so distant future I begin to dream of a lush garden. Read more

by Thomas Howard, Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:00 am

Columns

His name was Shadow

Come and meet Shadow at The Downtown History Walk next Saturday. The pup has a great story to tell and it is true, a wonderful ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Saturday, February 8, 2025 9:00 am

College

EMCC cheerleading to hold three spring stunt clinics on Scooba campus

SCOOBA — East Mississippi Community College will hold monthly spring stunt clinics over the next three months in advance of the Lions’ cheerleading tryouts for ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Friday, February 7, 2025 5:41 pm

Editorials

Our View: Consent decree poses tough choices for candidates

With an abundance of opponents, candidates for Meridian offices face a difficult path to winning the election in June, but the next few months may ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Friday, February 7, 2025 1:32 pm

Columns

How do President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China impact Mississippi?

In a move his administration says is aimed at impeding the flow of illegal immigration and fentanyl, President Donald Trump on Feb. 1 announced the ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Friday, February 7, 2025 1:32 pm

Local News

NAS Meridian holds active shooter drill as part of annual training exercises

First responders on board Naval Air Station Meridian practiced their response to an active shooter situation Thursday as part of a two-week, Navy-wide training exercise ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Friday, February 7, 2025 1:05 pm

Local News

Meridian voters face crowded field in primary elections

Meridian voters will find themselves with plenty of candidates to choose from as they head to the polls on April 1 to vote in the ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 6, 2025 5:00 pm

Community

Smoking is still the major cause of heart disease. MSDH can help you quit

As The Mississippi State Department of Health continues to spread awareness of cardiovascular health during American Heart Month, the Office of Tobacco Control is stressing ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:15 pm

Local News

MPSD job fair looks to inform residents of school district openings

Teachers and administrators from schools throughout Meridian Public School District’s campuses spoke with job seekers and curious residents Wednesday as the district held a job ... Read more

by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:23 pm

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