Sports
EMCC to host MHSAA Middle School Basketball Invitational on Scooba campus
Tournament action is slated to begin Friday and Saturday and continue through the final two weekends of the month.
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Sports
Trojans defeat Cougars in district matchup
Behind a strong second half defense and the play of B.J. Portis and Addison Baskin, the Trojans rallied past Newton County 49-42 in a key ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:34 am
Local News
Meridian to open Frank Cochran Center with ribbon cutting Friday
Meridian officials are set to open the new Frank Cochran Center with a ribbon cutting Friday, ending an effort more than five years in the ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 9:22 am
Local News
Election Commission gears up for busy ‘Off Year’
With no federal, state or county elections scheduled for 2025, this year was supposed to be a brief respite for Lauderdale County’s five election commissioners. ...
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 13, 2025 5:00 pm
News
Natural Science Museum visitors test brainpower at “Mindbender Mansion” exhibit
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Mr. E., and the Mindbender Society invite visitors of all ages to ...
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 13, 2025 4:10 pm
Business
Meridian City Council sets Tuesday work session
The Meridian City Council will hold a work session Tuesday, Jan 14., beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the third floor auditorium at City Hall. Some ...
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 13, 2025 2:01 pm
Local News
B.T.B.Y. Expo promotes fitness and fun
Meridian residents danced, laughed and enjoyed a fun time Saturday as B.T.B.Y. Way of Life held its Health and Wellness Expo at Uptown Meridian Mall.
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 13, 2025 10:57 am
News
MSU, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Gov. Reeves sign partnership to advance Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center
Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training and collaboration as leaders celebrate plans for the Mississippi Cyber ...
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 13, 2025 8:58 am
Columns
The legislative summary for the week.
The Mississippi Legislature officially began its 2025 session on January 7, marking the second session of the current four-year term.
by Thomas Howard, Sunday, January 12, 2025 4:00 am
Columns
Path for taxpayer relief getting more clouded
The math for tax cuts gets a “bit tricky,” wrote the Magnolia Tribune in an article about cutting the sales tax on groceries. “Add in ...