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“Chic” Johnson still loves to officiate after more than four decades
Gary “Chic” Johnson estimates he was around 13 years old when he first got into officiating. At that ... Read more
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State, local officials urge caution for Thanksgiving gatherings
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs is urging Mississippians to the limit the size of their Thanksgiving gatherings. ... Read more
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Lauderdale County’s only solid waste enforcement officer fights illegal dumpsites
David Pogue spends his days driving through rural Lauderdale County, both on back roads and on highways. Pogue, ... Read more
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Many Meridian voters unsure of where to vote after county officials approved late change
Some Lauderdale County voters said they received no notification they had a different polling place after county officials, ... Read more
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Celtic Warrior Challenge in Meridian postponed until Nov. 21
With the threat of bad weather related to Hurricane Delta, the Celtic Warrior Challenge planned for Saturday at ... Read more
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Officials urge Meridian residents to respond to census
Census officials are reminding Meridian residents to respond to the 2020 Census. “It only takes a few minutes, ... Read more
Education
Lauderdale County schools extend distance learning days
Lauderdale County School District students will participate in distance learning on Wednesdays for the rest of the semester, ... Read more
Lifestyles
Madison’s Gracie Bassett wins 2021 DYW Mississippi title
Madison County’s 2021 Distinguished Young Woman Ashley Grace “Gracie” Bassett claimed the overall state title during Sunday’s 2021 ... Read more
Lifestyles
State program will stream over 2 nights, with a live finals broadcast
When Mississippi’s rising COVID-19 numbers prompted the cancellation of July’s state finals for the 2021 Distinguished Young Women ... Read more
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City of Meridian celebrates singer Jamal Roberts
The city of Meridian paused temporarily Monday evening to honor singer Jamal Roberts with a ceremony and drive-thru ... Read more