Community

A Meridian moment in time: Lamar Hotel

Historic records indicate the Lamar Hotel, an 11-story skyscraper, was built in 1927 by Sam and Joey Meyer,…

Community

Bible stories

I grew up in church. Even before my father decided to go back to school to become a…

Community

Time to secure Temple Theater’s future

Ambitious developments and other endeavors that bring lasting returns are plentiful in Meridian’s history.

Community

A wonderful day

The sunlight danced into my room illuminating what was certain to be an extraordinary day. Sunday was spent…

Community

20 million monkeys can’t be wrong

These fine words symbolized the slogan adopted by the Niolon family back in 1883 when founding their first…

News

Railroad museum gets new roof

Construction crews were hard at work this week as the Meridian Railroad Museum received a brand new roof.

Community

Local children enjoy livestock at the Library

Children involved in the Meridian Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and other visitors enjoyed meeting special guests from…

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Meridian Rotary Club launches new year with officer inductions, service recognitions, and support for local education

The Meridian Rotary Club kicked off its 2025–2026 Rotary year Wednesday, July 9, with a celebratory meeting that…

Community

MCC students named to college’s honors lists

Meridian Community College recognizes scholastic achievements by publishing the President's and Dean’s lists after the completion of the…

Community

Conservation Corner: Amphiuma

This curiously ugly, snake-like salamander is a genus of aquatic salamanders and can be found in the southeastern…