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. …