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Wastewater basin clean out puts city on good ground
The city of Meridian is in a good position to handle excess water from heavy rains and storms after a cleanout of the equalization basins ...
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Area residents recognized by Forestry Association
Four local residents were recognized for their achievements in Forestry during The Mississippi Forestry Association’s annual meeting Oct. 23-25 in Flowood.
by Thomas Howard, Friday, November 1, 2024 2:47 pm
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Supervisors face time crunch to allocate ARPA funding
Lauderdale County supervisors are coming down to the wire as they work to allocate the last of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds ahead ...
by Thomas Howard, Friday, November 1, 2024 2:34 pm
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Center for Pregnancy Choices cuts ribbon on new location
Community leaders and local officials celebrated Tuesday as the Center for Pregnancy Choices Meridian cut the ribbon on its new location at 1000 20th Ave.
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, October 31, 2024 7:21 am
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Child injured in Tuesday shooting
Meridian Police Department is investigating after a shooting Tuesday left two people injured including a young child.
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 2:24 pm
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Free Clinic marks 10 years of healthcare to uninsured residents
The Free Clinic of Meridian is celebrating 10 years of providing healthcare to uninsured residents of East Mississippi and West Alabama
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 2:08 pm
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Temple Theatre needs community support
The historic Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian needs support from the community if it is going to survive, theater owner Roger Smith told the Meridian ...
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 2:03 pm
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Election Day Set for Tuesday, Absentee Voting Ends Monday
Just seven days remain until Election Day, and Meridian and Lauderdale County voters are encouraged to vote via absentee ballot if they will be unable ...
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 1:22 pm
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Councilwoman calls domestic violence charge retaliation
Meridian City Councilwoman Ty Bell Lindsey says a domestic violence charge against her is retaliation from a previous incident that put her husband in jail.
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:38 am
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Meridian Police Department cancels Trunk or Treat
Meridian Police Department's annual Trunk-or-Treat event scheduled for 5:30-7:40 p.m. has been canceled.