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Northeast Lauderdale’s Debrah Everett selected for Tomorrow’s 25 Fellowship
Northeast Lauderdale volleyball coach Debrah Everett has been selected for this year’s Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching Fellowship class, organizers ...
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Meridian Museum of Art and MWG/MSA/TMI announce writing contest inspired by permanent collection
The Meridian Museum of Art, in partnership with the Mississippi Writers Guild and Mississippi Songwriters Alliance and The ...
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Meridian first responders recognized for heroism
A group of Meridian Fire Department first responders were recognized Tuesday by city leadership for their actions responding ...
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Trojans fall to Raymond in first round playoff game
Behind a stingy defense along with a balanced offensive attack Raymond got past Northeast Lauderdale 81-52 in the ...
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Wings Over Meridian unveils poster ahead of March event
Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to flood Meridian and Lauderdale County next month as Wings Over ...
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UPDATED: Closures planned Tuesday on George Butler, Knox roads for cross-drain replacement
UPDATE: Both roads have been reopened to the public. Portions of George Butler Road and Knox Road will ...
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Meridian’s Duncan receives Paraoptometric Community Service award
Meridianite Brandie Duncan of Primary Eyesore and Optical of Meridian is the Mississippi Optometric Association’s 2025 Paraoptometric Community ...
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Lauderdale County in talks for second data center investment
Lauderdale County residents may soon see construction in the Sonny Montgomery Industrial Park as talks are underway to ...
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Downtown History Walk set for Feb. 28
Probably one of the most popular documented stories about Meridian’s history is “The Last Two Men Hanged at ...
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Mississippi reflects the nation regarding jobs
The boom in manufacturing jobs President Donald Trump forecast last April has yet to loom much yet boom. ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 14
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Reaching back to the Millers for baseball inspiration
Attention-grabbing plans for a return to minor league baseball in our community, with a Meridian Blues mascot reflecting ...
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Three found guilty in murder trial, sentenced to life
Three men were found guilty of murder following a week-long trial at the Lauderdale County Courthouse. Following the ...
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Clarkdale’s McCallister signs with Hinds Community College
The Clarkdale Bulldogs football team celebrated one of their own on Friday as Bryson McCallister signed to continue ...
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Our View: High-speed internet plan helps bridge the gap
In today’s world, high-speed internet isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.
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Stacy Luker named new head football coach at Lamar
The Lamar Raiders are welcoming a new face to campus after the school on Friday named Stacy Luker ...
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Meridian community remembers Donna Jill Johnson
Donna Jill Johnson, a cherished member of the Meridian community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5. She was ...
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Wing Care Team looks to start conversation at CommuniTEA & Conversations
Millions of Americans are victims of sexual violence each year, yet many are ashamed or embarrassed to talk ...
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Never put off until tomorrow…unless
There’s an old saying, often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that goes something like this, “Never put off until ...
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Difference makers: The purpose of everyday people
It is a simple effort, but it reflects something deeply important. A city is shaped not only by ...
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Supervisors weigh vote on dump truck rollover plan
Lauderdale County supervisors are weighing a plan to sell off the county’s fleet of dump trucks and purchase ...
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Meridian police seize drugs in gang unit traffic stop
Meridian Police Department on Thursday announced the seizure of several different kinds of illegal drugs following a traffic ...
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MCM-Meridian, Atmos Energy unveil Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine
Children visiting the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian will have opportunities to earn new books to take home with them ...
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Kemper County’s Brown is ‘Tomorrow’s 25’ honoree
Winning has been a consistent staple of Shadejha Brown’s resume throughout her young career. Now, the Kemper County ...
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MDOT: Roll into Mardi Gras safely
Mardi Gras season is in full swing in Mississippi with parades in the streets, king cakes on tables ...