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Feeling loved

“Come on, Mom! If we want to have a little time at Belk’s before the event we had…

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Jail move consideration at snail’s pace

As you enjoy all sorts of music at the Jimmie Rodgers Festival in coming days, keep an eye…

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An appliance funeral?

I’m gearing up for a traumatic event. It’s coming. I suspect it will be sooner rather than later.…

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The Weidmann’s, the early years

Felix Weidmann, family patriarch, was a determined young man, with a dream. His determination is evidenced by an…

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Nature’s song

To a four year old most things appear quite large, and a year lasts an absolute eternity. When…

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Meridian youth revisits old country music

Late on a Friday afternoon at Bill Gordon and Sons Barber Shop, 16-year-old Ford Scharmen is waiting his…

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Profile 2025

In this year’s Profile, the makers and masterpieces of Meridian, Mississippi, take center stage. From skilled artisans and…

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Samuel Dale DAR hosts 22nd annual Awards Tea

Samuel Dale Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their 22nd annual Awards Tea on Sunday,…

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Let today be the day

   A pleasant breeze drifts through my backyard almost making me forget that summer is near. My friend…

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February 1864

It was early evening when they arrived. Several Union soldiers asked for Mrs. Semmes to come to her…