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Meridian, Mississippi, The Queen City
I have heard “Meridian, Mississippi, The Queen City” my entire life, but why is this little corner of…
Opinion
Our View: Meridian needs a community approach to crime
Candidates for Meridian municipal offices fielded questions from the community Wednesday at a candidate forum put on the…
Opinion
Anti-Doxxing legislation is vexing in several state legislatures, including Mississippi
In 2019, Mississippi adopted legislation and then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law House Bill 1205 – authored by…
Opinion
Legislature wants to add another state agency
The latest effort to reduce the overwhelming number of state agencies, boards and commissions fizzled. So, we’re headed…
Community
In the kitchen with Hubs …
I first noticed something was up when Hubs asked for an Insta-Pot for his birthday. I admit he…
Community
Seeing bunnies everywhere
Everywhere I look I see bunnies. Bunny pillows, bunny figurines and I even have my very first ceramic…
Community
Celebrating Meridian’s musicians at The Temple
The idea of celebrating deceased and notable Meridian-area musicians came to Marty McCann in early February as he…
Opinion
Our View: Voter participation is especially needed this year
While many Lauderdale County voters are enjoying a break from Mississippi’s constant election cycle, participation from Meridian and…
Opinion
From Capitol Hill, Medicaid is tracking to be under scrutiny for significant cuts
On March 7, the Democratic Minority of the bipartisan and congressionally created Joint Economic Committee—one of two economic…
Opinion
Tariffs and DOGE make case for caution in cutting state taxes
What impact will President Donald Trump’s tariffs and Elon Musk’s DOGE layoffs and contract cancellations have on Mississippi?…