Editorials
Our View: Meridian’s character is strong
Americans throughout the country marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with observances and celebrations paying tribute to the life and legacy of the ...
Thomas Howard, Author at Meridian Star - Page 12 of 34
Local News
‘Faith brought him home:’ Remains identified as missing Meridian man
A Meridian family is finally finding closure more than 13 years after their loved one’s disappearance.
by Thomas Howard, Friday, January 24, 2025 2:17 pm
Local Sports
Warriors race past Knights
The Warriors used a very balanced offensive attack to race past West Lauderdale 57-38 in a key Region 4-4A matchup Thursday night.
by Thomas Howard, Friday, January 24, 2025 9:52 am
Local News
MSU-Meridian seats fifth Master of Physician Assistant Studies cohort in Mississippi’s only public program
Mississippi State University-Meridian’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program seated its fifth cohort this month with students selected from the most competitive applicant pool to ...
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:20 pm
Local News
Community celebrates Juicy Guru with ribbon cutting
Meridianites joined the staff and owners of Juicy Guru in celebrating the opening of the new eatery Thursday with a ribbon cutting in downtown Meridian.
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:35 pm
Local News
The MAX adds stars to Walk of Fame
Residents and community leaders celebrated Thursday at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience as the museum highlighting Mississippi’s cultural icons added five new stars to ...
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, January 23, 2025 2:19 pm
Local Sports
PHOTO GALLERY: Wildcats defeat Pearl in home contest
The Lady Wildcats kicked things off with a 45-21 win, improving to 6-1 in regional play. The boys team followed, defeating the Pirates 42-38 and ...
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:00 pm
Local News
MCC honors Dr. King’s legacy with call to protect freedom, justice, democracy
Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of the iconic civil rights leader, speakers at Meridian Community College's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration Wednesday ...
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, January 23, 2025 10:58 am
Outdoors
Local bowhunter takes buck of a lifetime in Lauderdale County
It’s not every day a hunter shoots a 150-inch buck in Lauderdale County with a bow and arrow. However, for local bowhunter Sam deGeneres, that ...
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, January 23, 2025 2:00 am
College
EMCC Lions claim home conference hoops opener with 80-53 win over Northwest
The East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team got back into the win column by claiming a much-needed 80-53 victory over Northwest Mississippi in their ...