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New interactives, workshops provide hands-on learning  at The MAX

The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience is introducing new art interactives, a new puppet theater, and hands-on workshops…

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MCM hosts magical Harry Potter birthday celebration

The Mississippi Children’s Museum hosted children of all ages at its fourth annual Harry Potter birthday celebration on…

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Neighbors work hand-in-hand for Meridian community

Friendships rarely happen by plan. That’s definitely true for two local community organizations who help each other in…

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Make safety a priority this school year

Back-to-school season is here, and soon more vehicles will be on the road carrying our most precious cargo.…

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Traffic stop nets 540 pounds of marijuana

A Meridian police officer making a routine traffic stop Thursday was incidentally responsible for taking more than 500…

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MCC Adult Ed graduates receive high school equivalency diploma

Families and friends joined Meridian Community College staff in celebrating Friday as more than three dozen adult education…

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ACES receives Mississippi Arts Commission grant

The Arts & Community Events Society of Meridian has been awarded a $3,500 Arts-Based Community Development grant from…

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Chief Sanders calls for action after violent weekend

Meridian Police Chief Malachi Sanders is calling for the community to take action after a series of shootings…

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One arrested in Okatibbee Lake assault

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department announced an arrest Friday in connection with a weekend assault investigation at Okatibbee…

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Meridian 12U All-Stars rally support for World Series run

The Meridian 12U All-Star baseball team held a lemonade fundraiser in downtown Meridian Friday as the team works…