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Data center to bring $10B investment to Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County will soon be host to data centers needed to operate online businesses, streaming services and digital ...
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Fire chiefs meet in Meridian for annual conference
Fire chiefs from throughout Mississippi gathered Wednesday in Meridian as they kicked off the two-day Mississippi Fire Chief’s ...
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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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Bland announces bid for mayor
Local businessman and former Mayor Percy Bland formally announced he will seek election as mayor of Meridian Friday ...
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Special election set for March 22 to fill Rep. Young’s seat
Meridianites will head to the polls in March to select the next person to represent them in the ...
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City to raise leachate rates as risk rises
Local landfills will see their costs go up starting this year as the city of Meridian increases its ...
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MSU Films production documenting youth suicide impact airing on MPB next week
STARKVILLE—An Emmy-winning MSU Films production exploring youth suicide in the Magnolia State will air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting ...
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Know heath numbers at CHIN Lunch and Learn
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents are invited to kick off the new year learning the importance of knowing ...
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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 ...