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MDOT urges residents to avoid drinking and driving this Fourth of July holiday

With Independence Day just around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation urges holiday travelers to make smart…

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UPDATE: Boil water notice lifted for Linmoor Estates

The City of Meridian Public Works Department has issued a boil water notice for the Linmoor Estates Subdivision.

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Marion mayor, board sworn in

During a patriotic festival atmosphere, the familiar faces of Marion's aldermen and its mayor were sworn in by…

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Council confirms new police chief, department heads

Meridian Police Department has a new leader after the City Council on Tuesday confirmed Mayor Percy Bland’s appointment…

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Webb & Stephens begins American flag retirement program to honor veterans

Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes announced its flag retirement program June 20 as an initiative aimed at honoring…

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State Games athletes tackle trail run

More than two dozen Mississippi athletes Saturday took on the grueling hills at Bonita Lakes as they competed…

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Meridian swears in new mayor, council members

Meridianites ushered in a new era of city leadership Monday as a new mayor and five City Council…

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Gas, grocery tax changes begin July 1

Meridian and Lauderdale County residents will pay more at the pump but less at the register after two…

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Daddy was a Studebaker man

My daddy wasn’t a community leader. He didn’t command attention or throw his weight around. He wasn’t a…

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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…