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Spring paving project underway
Warmer temperatures and sunny skies mean paving season has returned, and Meridian drivers will see crews are already ...
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New Stage Theatre to perform ‘A Year With Frog and Toad’ at Threefoot Festival
Children and families attending the Threefoot Festival in downtown Meridian this weekend will have an opportunity to see ...
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MPD announces arrests in recent incidents
Meridian Police Department on Thursday announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with unrelated incidents earlier this ...
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Thompson homer lifts West Lauderdale over Amory
Thompson delivered a walk-off three-run home to right field to lift West Lauderdale over Amory 6-5 in Game ...
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EMBDC hosts ribbon cutting for Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic
Meridian business leaders welcomed Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic to town Thursday as the East Mississippi Business Development ...
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LCSD thanks teachers at Educators Extravaganza
Lauderdale County School District thanked teachers for their work educating tomorrow’s leaders with an Educators Extravaganza event Monday ...
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Fishing rodeo bonds families with the outdoors
Anglers from the tallest to the smallest gathered Saturday at Q.V. Sykes Park for the 2025 Meridian Parks ...
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Strategic plan hints at positive report
This past weekend drew thousands to Meridian for Sipp & Savor, an Easter egg hunt, kid’s fishing rodeo ...
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Community cleans up at Magnolia Cemetery
Veterans organizations, Scouting America, the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi, community clubs and more worked to ...
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MCC Arts & Letters Series to feature comedian Landon Bryant
Before he had thousands of followers hanging on his every word, Landon Bryant was just a kid in ...
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Local agencies mark National Crime Victims Week with birdhouse dedication
Airmen from The Mississippi Air National Guard 186th Air Refueling Wing and Key Field, Meridian Police Department, Wesley ...
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MSU-Meridian professor ‘defeats the giant’ with book release on narcissistic personality disorder
It took 40 years and a Mississippi State doctorate in counselor education before Rosanne Nunnery saw the giant ...
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Highway 19 Walmart celebrates remodel
The Highway 19 Walmart in Meridian found itself all dressed up Friday to celebrate its recently completed remodel.
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Meridian firefighters graduate from state fire academy
Four firefighters from the Meridian Fire Department were among graduates at a ceremony Thursday at the Mississippi State ...
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Community celebrates Rooster Day Saturday in Demopolis
Mark the calendar for a day filled with fun, community spirit and a feathered past as the Marengo ...
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DA unveils Homicide Victim Memorial Garden
Families and friends of homicide victims have a special place to come remember their loved ones after the ...
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Old gear, tight budgets: Rural fire crews make do
PERKINSTON — The jacket Thomas Muffler wears to fight fires is 13 years old. Many hanging on the ...
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Marion, Metro hold second community CPR training
Around a dozen Marion residents and workers at local businesses were at Town Hall early Thursday as Marion ...
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West Lauderdale seniors commit to military service
Two West Lauderdale High School seniors will serve their country after graduation after signing Thursday to join The ...
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Summer lifeguards needed for city pools
Summer is almost here and Meridian Parks and Recreation is looking to hire lifeguards to keep local children ...
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Ashcraft recognized for efforts helping military students
Every student is unique, but children with parents in the military can face challenges their peers will not ...
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MCM-Meridian’s Bunnies and Butterflies set for April 19
Spring is right around the corner and The Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian is fluttering with excitement for its annual ...
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Kemper County Sheriff seeks suspect after indictment
The Kemper County Sheriff’s Department and East Mississippi Crime Stoppers are asking the public for help finding a ...
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Wednesday paper delayed
Due to production issues, the Wednesday, April 9, edition of The Meridian Star was unable to be mailed ...
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MPSD Foundation thanks community for investing in local students
Business leaders gathered Tuesday at the MSU Riley Center to hear how things are going with the Meridian ...