Outdoors
Cold weather memories
With nighttime lows hovering in the 20s and daytime highs struggling to climb out of the 30s this week, I’ve found myself thinking a lot ...
Thomas Howard, Author at Meridian Star - Page 6 of 21
Local News
MFD asks public for help in suspected arson
Meridian Fire Department officials are asking the public for help identifying those who may be responsible for setting a house fire early Monday on 24th ...
by Thomas Howard, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 1:00 am
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Council passes raises for more city workers
More city of Meridian employees will see their paychecks grow after the City Council voted Tuesday to approve additional pay raises.
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 4:07 pm
News
Bridge closed due to ice
A bridge along North Frontage Road between 22nd Avenue and the Cloverleaf Shopping Center is temporarily closed due to ice, city of Meridian officials announced ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:05 am
Local News
Gov. Reeves calls special elections to fill vacant seats
Meridianites will head to the polls in March to select the next person to represent them in the state House of Representatives after Gov. Tate ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 10:28 am
Local News
Supervisors approve funds for sportsplex study
Lauderdale County’s ability to sustain a central sports complex will soon be made clear after the county Board of Supervisors on Monday approved hiring a ...
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 9:00 am
Columns
Mississippi Association of Educators opposes private school choice efforts
As a former second grade teacher with 20 years’ experience, I am not afraid to repeat myself.
by Thomas Howard, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 1:00 am
Local News
Meridian Fire hosts MFCA conference for first time
More than 200 fire chiefs and fire vendors from across the state will gather in Meridian this week for a two-day conference. The Meridian Fire ...
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 6, 2025 3:32 pm
News
Runners tackle trails at 8th annual Great Scorpion Trail Race
More than 100 runners set out on the trails at Bonita Lakes Saturday during the eighth annual Great Scorpion Trail Race.
by Thomas Howard, Monday, January 6, 2025 3:27 pm
Local News
Bland announces bid for mayor
Local businessman and former Mayor Percy Bland formally announced he will seek election as mayor of Meridian Friday at a rally with supporters at City ...