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MFD asks public for help in suspected arson
Meridian Fire Department officials are asking the public for help identifying those who may be responsible for setting ...
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Council passes raises for more city workers
More city of Meridian employees will see their paychecks grow after the City Council voted Tuesday to approve ...
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Bridge closed due to ice
A bridge along North Frontage Road between 22nd Avenue and the Cloverleaf Shopping Center is temporarily closed due ...
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Dangerous cold expected later this week
A storm system from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring dangerous winter weather later in the ...
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Enjoy an Evening of Jazz at The MAX
The MAX is hosting An Evening of Jazz this Friday from 6-7 p.m., and all music lovers are ...
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Council to vote on emergency sewer repair
The Meridian City Council is expected to vote Tuesday to ratify an emergency sewer repair on Second Street.
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Children mark New Year at MCM-Meridian
Children and families rang in the New Year a few hours early Tuesday as the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian ...
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Toomsuba woman killed in Tuesday shooting
A Toomsuba woman was killed Tuesday in a shooting in the Lauderdale community, according to the Lauderdale County ...
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Council weighs adding paramedics to first responder rolls
The Meridian City Council is considering a move to decrease response times to medical calls throughout the city ...
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17th Annual Eagle Club Recognition Breakfast supports scouting in the greater Meridian area
The Choctaw Area Council kick-offs its Friends of Scouting Campaign with its 17th Annual Eagle Club Recognition Breakfast ...
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The Salvation Army encourages residents to support local communities
As 2024 comes to a close, The Salvation Army is encouraging individuals and businesses to consider year-end giving ...
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Qualifying for 2025 municipal elections begins Thursday
Candidates running for offices in 2025 will be able to make their campaigns official Thursday as qualifying begins ...
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Celebrate Safely with New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Fireworks, for many Americans, are synonymous with the new year, but even experienced adults are encouraged to celebrate ...
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New Year’s weather for Meridian and the surrounding area
New Year’s Eve will be warmer than expected; the high gets all the way up to 70 degrees ...
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Severe weather threat on Saturday
On Saturday, December 27, 2024, Meridian, Mississippi and the surrounding area will be under a severe weather threat. ...
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith retain key U.S. Senate committee assignments in next Congress
Incoming Senator Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, has released the committee assignments for his ...
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State Auditor Shad White announces arrest of former Sardis Fire Department treasurer
Last week State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested William Clark, former ...
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Disaster Relief Legislation will help Southern Foresters
The Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) celebrates the passage of vital legislation over the weekend that delivers ...
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MSU-Meridian names outstanding students
MERIDIAN, Miss —Five Mississippi State University-Meridian graduates were recognized as outstanding students for the 2024 fall semester. They ...
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Homestead application window opens Jan. 2
As Meridian and Lauderdale County residents head to the gym, count calories, save money or tackle other resolutions ...
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UPDATE: One dead, two injured in Christmas Eve shooting
Joseph Spinks, 50, has been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. The two survivors of ...
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Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (AP) — A new historical marker has been unveiled in the hometown of James Meredith, honoring ...
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Christmas shooting injures one, suspect in custody
One person was injured and one arrested in a shooting Wednesday in Lauderdale County. In a text message, ...
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One dead, two injured in Christmas Eve shooting
Lauderdale County Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday announced a suspect is in custody following a Christmas Eve shooting that ...
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Motorists asked to watch for sleigh
Because no one logs more travel miles on Christmas Eve than Santa Claus, the Big Guy simply insists ...