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Meridian set to receive $10 million for consent decree
Meridian residents will have less of a burden from the city’s federal consent decree as the city is ... Read more
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Legislative update for the week of March 4
The 10th week of the 2024 legislative session proved to be the busiest thus far. Committee meetings to ... Read more
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Training, leadership needed for city water systems
Meridian’s freshwater and wastewater departments have reliable, dedicated employees but a lack of training and leadership prevents the ... Read more
Columns
Holloway memoir illustrates importance of entrepreneurs
The memoir of hall of fame entrepreneur J.L. Holloway illustrates the important role local entrepreneurs have played in ... Read more
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Council divided on water staffing contract
A year-long contract with Waggoner Engineering to help beef up staffing at the city’s freshwater and wastewater facilities ... Read more
Editorials
Our view: Work Ready designation should be celebrated
Ask any economic development official throughout the state, and they’ll tell you the availability of a skilled workforce ... Read more
News
Bill to shutter most of Parchman passes first committee hurdle
After facing initial pushback, a proposal to close most of the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman passed its ... Read more
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MPD asks council for funds to upgrade station security
Meridian Police Department is asking the City Council for funding to upgrade the police station’s security system and ... Read more
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Three Meridian schools designated state landmarks
The historical and architectural significance of three Meridian schools — Meridian High, Crestwood Elementary and Magnolia Middle — ... Read more
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MHS breaks ground on new admin, entry addition
Elected officials, community leaders and school administrators gathered at Meridian High School Monday afternoon to kick off construction ... Read more