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Students compete in county spelling bee
A total of 18 students competed in the Lauderdale County Spelling Bee Friday, Jan. 24, representing multiple area ...
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Five Mississippi icons added to The MAX Hall of Fame
Mississippians from throughout the state celebrated the arts and culture Thursday night as The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment ...
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‘Faith brought him home:’ Remains identified as missing Meridian man
A Meridian family is finally finding closure more than 13 years after their loved one’s disappearance.
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Warriors race past Knights
The Warriors used a very balanced offensive attack to race past West Lauderdale 57-38 in a key Region ...
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Community celebrates Juicy Guru with ribbon cutting
Meridianites joined the staff and owners of Juicy Guru in celebrating the opening of the new eatery Thursday ...
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Grand jury hears cases, recommends new jail
A Lauderdale County grand jury wrapped up its January 2025 term last week, delivering indictments in criminal cases ...
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Area schools announce plans to hold Wednesday classes
After canceling classes or moving to online learning Tuesday, area schools are announcing they will resume normal schedules ...
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Natural gas pipeline project seeks public input
Residents of East Mississippi and West Alabama are invited to ask questions and share concerns about a proposed ...
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Conserve power, save money during bitter cold
Bitter cold temperatures are creating near record high demand for electricity across the Southeast United States. To save ...
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MCC Associate Degree Nursing Program extends application deadline to Jan. 31
Meridian Community College is extending the application deadline for its Associate Degree Nursing Program to Friday, Jan. 31. ...
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Marion aldermen discuss water adjustment policy
Marion aldermen reiterated the need for a policy governing adjustments on residents’ water bills Monday as more accounts ...
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Meridian, Lauderdale County schools close Tuesday
Meridian and Lauderdale County school districts announced schools and office will be closed Tuesday as a period of ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 MLK Day Parade
Meridian residents didn't let cold temperatures chill enthusiasm Monday as the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade ...
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Community remembers King at annual prayer breakfast
Community leaders and residents remembered the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday as the NAACP ...
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MSU-Meridian to hold remote operations Tuesday
Students and staff at Mississippi State University-Meridian will learn and work remotely Tuesday after the university announced a ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Community leaders and residents gathered Monday at the newly completed Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park as the ...
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Meridianites march in annual MLK celebration
Dozens of Meridian and Lauderdale County residents braved frigid temperatures Sunday night to take part in the Interdenominational ...
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Mississippi Court of Appeals celebrates 30-year anniversary
Current and former judges who have served on the Mississippi Court of Appeals during the past 30 years ...
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MCC, ECCC to close Tuesday due to weather
A winter storm watch is in effect for much of south and central Mississippi beginning Monday night. The ...
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Meridian City Council to meet Tuesday
The Meridian City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the third floor auditorium of City Hall.
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Reimagined Frank Cochran Center opens for use
City officials and community leaders cut the ribbon on the newly completed Frank Cochran Center Friday at Highland ...
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Jimmie Rodgers Foundation seeks Ulmer Building for permanent home
Lauderdale County supervisors are weighing a request from the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation to revitalize the Ulmer Building in ...
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Winter weather threat grows as cold arrives
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the forecast heading into the weekend ...
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Copeland announces bid for Meridian mayor
Meridian businessman and entrepreneur Jimmy Copeland announced Friday he will run for mayor in the 2025 municipal elections.
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Meridian man faces murder, assault charges
Meridian Police Department announced an arrest Thursday in connection with several 2024 shootings that left one woman dead.