Opinion

Our View: Mayoral debate helped define candidate options

The Meridian and Lauderdale County chapter of the NAACP held a mayoral debate Tuesday, which featured candidates for…

Opinion

Like good moonshine, Bragg’s trilogy of Southern white poverty memoirs ages smoothly

As a journalist, writer Rick Bragg has covered most of man’s inhumanities to man–war, poverty, mass-casualty terrorist attacks,…

Community

Enjoying a day in downtown Knoxville

  The aroma of coffee brewing and the hum of conversation surround me as I enjoy another Monday…

Community

Jamal’s big win opens a new testing period

In and around Meridian, we are basking in the giant achievement of singer – and educator – Jamal…

Community

Phillip Weidmann, the innovator

Last week I introduced you to Phillip Weidmann, the restaurateur, but there is much more to admire about…

Opinion

Our View: Meridian needs informed voters on Election Day

The 2025 municipal elections are entering the home stretch. The final day for absentee voting will be Saturday,…

Community

Jesus wept

I was never much into Scouting. I did spend some time as a Webelo. I don’t remember much…

Opinion

Can uncaring anger be reconciled with Christian creed?

We should learn to “see, understand and respect other people in all their depth and dignity,” writes David…

Community

MAX programs bring art legacies into focus

“You got to walk that lonesome valley, you got to walk it for yourself …” –John Hurt song…

Community

Phillip Weidmann, the restaurateur

Phillip Weidmann was a son of Felix and carried on Weidmann’s Restaurant until his death in 1927.  …