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Local schools cancel Friday classes
Winter weather is expected to impact the East Mississippi region Thursday night and Friday, with the potential for ...
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Fire burns church on Fifth Avenue
The Meridian Fire Department is asking the public for information regarding a fire that burned New Life Church ...
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MHA’s Youth Build celebrates building a new home in Meridian
Meridian Housing Authority’s Youth Build Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 8, to celebrate the ...
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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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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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Meridian Fire hosts MFCA conference for first time
More than 200 fire chiefs and fire vendors from across the state will gather in Meridian this week ...
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Runners tackle trails at 8th annual Great Scorpion Trail Race
More than 100 runners set out on the trails at Bonita Lakes Saturday during the eighth annual Great ...
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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 ...