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Remains identified as missing Meridian man
Human remains found last year have been positively identified as those of a Meridian man missing for more than 13 years.
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EMCC collects third-place honors at UCA College Cheerleading National Championship
The East Mississippi Community College cheerleading team placed third in Saturday's finals of the Open Small Coed - Game Day Division of the 2025 UCA ...
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:19 pm
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Council approves sewer project, paving contract
The Meridian City Council voted Tuesday to approve continuing work on the city’s sewer system, as well as lining up contractors in anticipation of spring ...
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:16 pm
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Grand jury hears cases, recommends new jail
A Lauderdale County grand jury wrapped up its January 2025 term last week, delivering indictments in criminal cases and recommending improvements to county facilities.
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 9:39 am
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Area schools announce plans to hold Wednesday classes
After canceling classes or moving to online learning Tuesday, area schools are announcing they will resume normal schedules Wednesday after forecasted winter weather failed to ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 7:59 pm
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Natural gas pipeline project seeks public input
Residents of East Mississippi and West Alabama are invited to ask questions and share concerns about a proposed natural gas pipeline project at series of ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 7:00 pm
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MCC Associate Degree Nursing Program extends application deadline to Jan. 31
Meridian Community College is extending the application deadline for its Associate Degree Nursing Program to Friday, Jan. 31. Applications are now being accepted for the ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 3:33 pm
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Marion aldermen discuss water adjustment policy
Marion aldermen reiterated the need for a policy governing adjustments on residents’ water bills Monday as more accounts were presented for changes.
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 2:05 pm
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Meridian, Lauderdale County schools close Tuesday
Meridian and Lauderdale County school districts announced schools and office will be closed Tuesday as a period of extremely cold weather moves into the area. ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 8:47 am
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 MLK Day Parade
Meridian residents didn't let cold temperatures chill enthusiasm Monday as the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade took place in downtown.