Editorials
Our view: recognize the signs of domestic violence
October is recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a problem everywhere, including Lauderdale and ... Read more
Archive for death
Local News
UPDATED: MPD seeks suspect in fatal June shooting
UPDATE: Richard Jones has turned himself in, according to Meridian Police Department. The Meridian Police Department is seeking ... Read more
Local News
One arrested in August homicide
Meridian Police Department announced a suspect was in custody Wednesday in an August shooting that left one person ... Read more
Local News
Husband arrested in wife’s shooting death
A Lauderdale County man is facing charges in the Tuesday shooting death of his wife. Sheriff Ward Calhoun ... Read more
Local News
Reconciliation Week ends with memorial parade
The 17th annual Reconciliation Week came to an end Saturday with motorcycle riders and classic car owners taking ... Read more
Local News
McDevitt’s charge increased to capital murder
A Lauderdale County woman accused of forcibly drowning her 2-year-old son will face increased charges due to evidence ... Read more
Local News
1 dead, 3 injured in Friday shooting
Meridian Police Department is investigating after a shooting Friday left one person dead and three others injured. In ... Read more
Local News
Mother charged in toddler’s death
A Lauderdale County woman has been charged with murder after allegedly drowning her 2-year-old son. At a press ... Read more
Columns
Mississippi is burdened with the nation’s highest rates of gun deaths, gun violence
STARKVILLE – In the rural South, we are conditioned to a self-image of small communities like fictional Mayberry ... Read more
State
Emmett Till movie to debut this fall
A film to debut in the fall will follow the story of Mamie Till Mobley and her fight ... Read more