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LCSD makes progress on CTE Center
Lauderdale County School District is moving closer to having its career and technical programs under one roof as work on the future Career and Technical ...
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Meridian Councilman Dwayne Davis announces reelection campaign
Meridian City Councilman Dwayne Davis on Monday announced he will seek another term representing residents of Ward 2.
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 27, 2025 4:38 pm
Local News
MDEQ to hold hearing on solid waste transfer station
Meridian residents will have an opportunity to share their thoughts on a proposed solid waste transfer station as the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality hosts ...
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 27, 2025 4:17 pm
News
Legislative update for Week 3
The third week of the 2025 Legislative Session marked a relatively lighter pace of floor activity as committees continue to meet and draft bills.
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 27, 2025 1:05 pm
College
EMCC falls twice Saturday at Southwest
In makeup hoops action from a postponement earlier in the week due to wintry weather in the southern part of the state, the visiting East ...
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 27, 2025 11:17 am
News
MSU signs educational agreement with U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
Mississippi State University and the U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command are expanding educational and job opportunities in the Magnolia State
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 27, 2025 9:37 am
Columns
Winter Weather
Winnie stood relatively still this morning as I slid her sleek, little body into her warm green sweater. I layered up, and we were ...
by Thomas Howard, Saturday, January 25, 2025 6:00 am
Columns
Invitation to a Treasure Hunt
Come one. Come all. It's free. Come and discover many, many documented stories about those who came before us.
by Thomas Howard, Saturday, January 25, 2025 5:00 am
Local News
Five Mississippi icons added to The MAX Hall of Fame
Mississippians from throughout the state celebrated the arts and culture Thursday night as The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience inducted five more Magnolia State icons ...
by Thomas Howard, Friday, January 24, 2025 6:00 pm
News
MSDH confirms season’s first pediatric flu death
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed Friday the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2024-2025 flu season.