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Meridian man sentenced for fentanyl, gun possession

A Meridian man was sentenced on to 188 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl…

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Africanized honey bees not established in Mississippi

A Mississippi State University expert says he has no evidence that Africanized honey bees are established in Mississippi…

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DUI presentation shows effects of impaired driving

During an impaired driving presentation on Thursday, two small bodies tracked the movement of the speaker as she…

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Rains continue to disrupt planting, give crops trouble

Rainfall at well above normal accumulations is impacting the state’s row crops, mostly in a negative way.

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Boil water notice issued for Linmoor Estates

Meridian Public Works Department has issued a boil water notice for the area of Linmoor Estates Subdivision, the…

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Native author reads to library visitors during Juneteenth

During the Juneteenth celebration, author Brenda Y. Cole-Averett visited the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library June 20 to read…

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Reeves signs bill allowing military, local government cooperation

Military leaders and local officials celebrated Thursday as Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill allowing local governments and…

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Extension releases latest book on municipal government

New and experienced municipal officials have an updated reference resource available through the Mississippi State University Extension Service.

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Lauderdale County native to debut with Mississippi Queens

As The Mississippi Queens, the magnolia state’s newest semi-professional women’s basketball team, prepares to step onto the court…

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Meridian to hold annual July 4th Celebration

Meridian’s Fourth of July celebration promises to delight everyone, Cultural Affairs Director Terrence Davis said, with live music…