Community
Friends of the Library host book raffle
The Friends of the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library announced the winner Friday of a book raffle organized to raise funds supporting the library’s programs. The ...
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Columns
Making Mississippi’s insurance commissioner post appointive is an overdue improvement
Kudos to Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney for advocating for the elimination of his elective office by changing it to an appointive one in ...
by Thomas Howard, Friday, February 14, 2025 1:53 pm
Editorials
Our View: Early voting moves Mississippi forward
Mississippi is one of three states that does not offer early voting of some form. To cast a vote before Election Day, residents must vote ...
by Thomas Howard, Friday, February 14, 2025 1:39 pm
Local News
$36 million in infrastructure projects underway
Spring brings with it the growth of new grass, blossoming flowers and leaves budding on trees. It also brings better weather, which is good for ...
by Thomas Howard, Friday, February 14, 2025 12:24 pm
Business
Public meeting held for pipeline project
Lauderdale County residents and landowners learned more about a proposed natural gas pipeline project as Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company LLC, a Kinder Morgan company, held ...
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:36 pm
Community
A Match Made in Service: Mississippi Air Guard’s kidney donation finds unexpected recipient in Alabama airman
Master Sgt. Ron Bohl, Mississippi Air National Guard, didn’t hesitate when action was needed. His brother, Matthew, was battling stage five kidney disease and time ...
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:43 pm
Local News
County addresses courthouse drainage, discusses culverts
Lauderdale County supervisors are working to address an ongoing drainage issue at the Lauderdale County Courthouse after hearing from contractors Thursday about the problem.
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:36 pm
Business
North Hills Street study funded by $3.5M RAISE grant underway
Work is underway to determine the most efficient and effective approach to alleviate traffic congestion at the North Hills Street corridor.
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:18 pm
Outdoors
A mind for spring
I know that I’m jumping the gun, but these last few warm days have me thinking of spring. As a turkey hunter, or more accurately ...
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:22 am
College
EMCC Lions earn seventh-place men’s finish at Gulf Coast Invitational
The East Mississippi Community College men’s golf team improved 22 strokes and two places Tuesday to finish seventh at this week’s spring-opening Gulf Coast Invitational ...