http://www.meridianstar.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:13:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134121103.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134121103.html Tue, 13 May 2008 01:19:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011745.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011745.html Charles "Chuck" Breyer is passionate about Olive Garden, and he hopes Meridian will be too. The popular Italian dining chain, which opened at 107 S. Frontage Rd. on Monday, has been long anticipated in Meridian. Tue, 13 May 2008 01:16:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011440.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011440.html Tue, 13 May 2008 01:13:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011227.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011227.html After more than 10 years away, Meridian natives Bo and Adam Pennebaker have come home to offer residents a unique furniture buying experience. "We do furniture in a completely different way than the traditional furniture model," said Bo, who is co-owner with his brother of Ashley Furniture HomeStores, located at 1187 Bonita Lakes Circle (formerly Books-A-Million). Tue, 13 May 2008 01:10:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011109.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011109.html Since 2003, the family of Lynette Mayatt Odom has sponsored a scholarship in Odom's name, recognizing an outstanding senior at West Lauderdale High School. Tue, 13 May 2008 01:10:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011030.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_134011030.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:38:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_133003918.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_133003918.html An Ethics Reform bill to be signed into law today by Governor Haley Barbour not only will be historic, but also will strengthen the state's current ethics laws, according to several state officials. "Over the past several years, we have had some of the weakest ethics laws in the country," said Sen. Terry Burton, who represents Lauderdale, Newton and Scott counties. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_133003721.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_133003721.html In an attempt to help students cope with the rising cost of living – especially fuel, Meridian Community College will offer a four-day course schedule in the fall 2008 term, said Dr. Scott Elliott, MCC president. Sun, 11 May 2008 01:31:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132013142.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132013142.html The weather is warming up and it’s time to get outdoors. There’s no better way to enjoy a spring or summer evening than by hosting a cookout. Meridian Community College offered a grilling class recently at Cater’s Market to prepare for those special evenings. Sun, 11 May 2008 01:08:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010853.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010853.html Sun, 11 May 2008 01:06:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010725.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010725.html Melissa Acton wasn't in the audience when her son, Chance Tucker, received his degree from Meridian Community College Saturday at Northcrest Baptist Church. She was on stage with him. Sun, 11 May 2008 01:04:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010458.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010458.html Sun, 11 May 2008 01:03:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010346.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010346.html Sun, 11 May 2008 01:02:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010316.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010316.html Twenty-six students at Meridian Community College were saluted for their outstanding academic excellence during the college’s spring commencement ceremonies held Saturday. Sun, 11 May 2008 01:01:00 +0000 http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010134.html http://www.meridianstar.com/local/local_story_132010134.html Julie Gaines recalled “lasting memories” of her two years as a student at East Central Community College in Decatur and challenged fellow graduates of the 2008 Class “to strive to be the best” during her remarks at the College’s 79th Commencement held Saturday morning at the Neshoba County Coliseum in Philadelphia.