Editorials
Our View: Crowded mayoral race shows community engagement
While running unopposed is often the best-case scenario for political candidates, a crowded field of candidates can also be taken as a good sign. Participation ...
Thomas Howard, Author at Meridian Star - Page 9 of 34
Columns
One more to Love
As has been my usual way for many years, I awoke before the rest of the household and padded toward the kitchen.
by Thomas Howard, Saturday, February 1, 2025 1:01 am
Columns
A little bit of history in Meridian, Mississippi
It's coming! Meridian Downtown History Walk is Saturday, Feb. 22, from noon to 4 p.m.
by Thomas Howard, Saturday, February 1, 2025 1:00 am
Local News
Lindsey qualifies for mayor race
Meridian City Councilwoman Ty Bell Lindsey on Friday filed qualifying paperwork to run in the city’s 2025 mayoral elections. She joins a crowded field of ...
by Thomas Howard, Friday, January 31, 2025 7:00 pm
Local Sports
Knights, Trojans split Thursday games in Collinsville
The Northeast Lauderdale Trojans and West Lauderdale Knights split a pair of games during a Thursday matchup in Collinsville.
by Thomas Howard, Friday, January 31, 2025 7:00 pm
Local News
Smith announces race for Ward 5 Council seat
Meridian business owner Jatara Smith announced Friday she is running as a candidate for City Council representing Ward 5.
by Thomas Howard, Friday, January 31, 2025 3:45 pm
Local News
State Treasurer returns more than $17K to Meridian
The City of Meridian has a few more dollars to spend than it originally budgeted for after State Treasurer David McRae’s unclaimed money team was ...
by Thomas Howard, Friday, January 31, 2025 2:01 pm
Local News
Meridian Mayor Smith launches reelection campaign
Meridian Mayor Jimmie Smith asked voters to give him four more years on the job Thursday as he announced his reelection campaign with an event ...
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, January 30, 2025 7:00 pm
Local News
Jack declares candidacy for Meridian Mayor
Longtime Meridian policewoman Rita Jack launched her political campaign for mayor Thursday with a kickoff event at Dumont Plaza.
by Thomas Howard, Thursday, January 30, 2025 4:06 pm
Local News
Work to cause low water pressure on Hwy 11/80
Businesses and residents along Highway 11/80 may experience low water pressure Wednesday, Feb. 5, as contractors work in the area, the City of Meridian announced.