City, County offices closed July 4-5

City of Meridian and Lauderdale County government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday this week in observance of Independence Day.

Arrow Disposal Services Inc. will maintain regular garbage pickup for county residents, and Waste Pro will also maintain its normal schedule for Meridian customers.

City Communications Director Ida Brown via email said city residents may also put out up to three garbage bags with their normal 96-gallon cart this week instead of the normal limit of one additional bag.

The Meridian Star offices will be closed Thursday for the July 4 holiday and reopen Friday at 9 a.m.