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Meridian is Mississippi’s Cultural Capital
The feel-good online post from Meridian city government steered our focus to a promising 2026. “Let’s Go!! #Momentum ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Jan. 3
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Inspired by the next generation
Some moments remind a city why it believes in its future. Downtown Meridian, Mississippi, experienced one of those ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Young Professionals of Meridian’s New Year’s Eve Bash
Meridian residents celebrated the arrival of a new year as Young Professionals of Meridian hosted its inaugural New ...
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America 250
As we enter the year 2026, the words America 250 will be heard often, possibly daily.
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Sen. Wicker chairs a vastly different SASC in a very different Congress than did Stennis
Mississippi has enjoyed an outsized role in national defense for most of the modern era. From World War ...
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Council discusses adding second yearly water adjustment for city residents
Meridian residents and business owners with water leaks have been able to get some relief due to a ...
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The Salvation Army in Meridian urges community to support local programs
As the year-end giving deadline approaches on Dec. 31, The Salvation Army is asking the community in Meridian ...
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Candidates qualify for 2026 primary elections
Lauderdale County voters will join fellow Mississippians at the polls this year in electing candidates to represent them ...
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Meridian looks to purchase handguns with opioid settlement funds
The Meridian City Council is weighing a request to approve the purchase of 120 Glock handguns for Meridian ...
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School choice to dominate 2026 Legislative Session
Efforts to remove restrictions on where Mississippi students can enroll in school are shaping up to be the ...
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Clarkdale boys defeat Russell Christian at Sam Dale Tournament; Lady Bulldogs fall
The Clarkdale Bulldogs boys basketball team extended its season record to 11-5 Monday as it took on Russell ...
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McMillian drops 37 points to lead Knights over Braves
Jeremiah McMillian picked the right night to have a career night for West Lauderdale.
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City, Young Professionals of Meridian to provide free trolley rides on New Year’s Eve
The City of Meridian, in partnership with the Young Professionals of Meridian, will provide free trolley rides on ...
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MCC nursing students post 98.4% NCLEX pass rate
Associate degree nursing students at Meridian Community College have achieved an outstanding pass rate on their National Council ...
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Public Service Commission hosts Energy Workforce and Education Summit
Leaders from education, industry and workforce development will come together to address the evolving needs of Mississippi’s energy ...
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Waste Pro to keep regular garbage pickup on New Year’s Day
Meridian residents will not see garbage pickup interrupted by New Year’s festivities with Waste Pro planning to keep ...
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Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian to host Noon Year’s Eve celebration
Families and children are invited to head to the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian on Wednesday as the facility rings ...
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Aymium partnerships push Mississippi down coal alternative path
As renewable energy disparager President Donald Trump continues to prop up and promote coal and fossil fuel industries, ...
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Trophy hunting or deer hunting
The brisk northeast wind meant I would need to pick another location if I wanted to hunt Sunday ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Dec. 27
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Farewell to an artful friend
A tribute to Robert Evans, musician, visual artist and longtime staff member for Hope Village for Children
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Our View: Looking back on 2025
The gifts have been unwrapped, turkeys and hams carved and eaten and new memories with family and friends ...
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Hall of Famer Chipper Jones to come to MCC for Feb. 7 fundraiser
Meridian Community College will welcome Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones to campus on Saturday, Feb. 7, for ...
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Wesson Garden Club enjoys Queen City visit
Members of the Wesson Garden Club traveled to Meridian on Dec. 9 for a day of festive activities, ...