State News
Judge says mostly white Alabama city may secede from school district
A federal judge has ruled that a predominantly white Alabama city may separate from its more diverse school…
Local News
MISTRIAL: Technicality stalls Meridian murder case
The trial of Shon P. Byrd, accused in the 2014 shooting death of a World War II veteran,…
Local News
Heroin, fentanyl miss East Mississippi
Though the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both report increased heroin…
Local News
Nationwide search for Rankin murder suspect; could be linked to Neshoba death
A nationwide “Be on the Lookout” alert has been issued for a man who could be linked to…
Local News
Missing Columbus man found, search called off
The search for a missing Columbus man was called off late Saturday evening after the 36-year-old contacted his…
Local News
Columbus police seek help in missing persons case
Police in Columbus are seeking information on a missing man whose work vehicle was found abandoned off a…
State News
Alabama man charged in accidental shooting that killed 5-year-old at New Year’s Eve party
ATHENS, Ala. – A New Year's Eve party turned deadly for a small child in the northern Alabama…
Nation And World
Facebook post prompts ban on pregame religious traditions at Pa. school
A complaint from a parent who saw a post on Facebook has prompted administrators in a Central Pennsylvania…
State News
Prices spike after fuel line explosion
For the second time in less than two months, a major breach closed down a key gasoline pipeline,…
State News
393 Magazine October/November 2016
The 393 Magazine October/November 2016 is available at The Meridian Star offices, 810 22nd Ave., Meridian and in…