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College & Career Fair opens opportunities for Ross Collins students
Ross Collins Career and Technical Center hosted its 2026 College & Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 27, in ...
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Allred represents Realtors at state Capitol
Mississippi Association of Realtors Executive Committee member Tim Allred met with Sen. Jeff Tate at the state Capitol ...
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Move 4 Meridian raises funs for Free Clinic
Members of the 2026 Youth Leadership Lauderdale class put in the leg work to raise funds for a ...
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Willie sentenced to 13 years for fatal DUI crash
District Attorney Kassie Coleman announced Monday the guilty plea and sentencing of a Braxton Jacolbee Willie, 32, for ...
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Drug Task Force makes narcotics arrest following search warrant
The East Mississippi Drug Task Force made one arrest Friday following a search warrant as part of a ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 28
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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Meridian leaders unveil Mississippi Freedom Trail marker in African American Business District
Meridian’s African American Business District was once a thriving spot for Black residents to shop, mingle and have ...
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EMCC student earns prestigious Phi Theta Kappa scholar award
East Mississippi Community College sophomore Emma Morgan was at work when she received an email stating she was ...
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Local students serve as Senate pages
Five local students recently served as pages for the Mississippi State Senate, where they ran errands for state ...
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Clarkdale sends three to collegiate level
The Clarkdale Bulldogs celebrated Thursday as three student athletes signed to continue their careers at the next level. ...
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Supervisors consider waiving second quote on heavy equipment repairs
Lauderdale County supervisors are considering measures to cut costs and speed up repairs of heavy equipment. The Board ...
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Ode to a turkey vest
It was one of the “must have” items at this year’s NWTF Convention according to the hot-off-the-presses article ...
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Scouting America councils merge to form Mississippi Riverlands Council
The Andrew Jackson Council, based in Flowood, and the Choctaw Area Council in Meridian, have approved the merger ...
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Meridian police officers recognized at inaugural awards ceremony
Law enforcement and officials from Meridian, Lauderdale County and the surrounding area took time Wednesday to recognize several ...
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Rodriguez named AC2 Whitney Powell Memorial Military Citizen of the Year
Naval Air Station Meridian officers joined community leaders and Mississippi Council of the Navy League members Wednesday to ...
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The Montgomery Institute awarded $20,000 grant to Launch ABC PreK Arts-Integrated Pilot in Meridian
The Montgomery Institute has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Phil Hardin Foundation to launch the ABC ...
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Council to vote on Intellisafe contract, Key Field sewer study
The Meridian City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a contract with technology company Intellisafe to begin ...
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Community Foundation of East Mississippi celebrates lasting impact of designated endowments
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi hosted its annual Designated Endowment Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the ...
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EMCC basketball teams set for regular-season stretch drive
The East Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams are looking to their remaining pair of regular-season ...
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When taxpayers incentivize jobs, the state should protect workers’ privacy in union votes
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced in December that the state will invest over $100 million in economic development ...
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Law Enforcement Reports for Feb. 25
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community ...
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First State Bank welcomes Hurd and Skinner to Quitman branch
First State Bank has expanded its lending team in Quitman with the addition of Stephanie Hurd as assistant ...
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Northeast Elementary celebrates Black History with Legacies in Motion
Students at Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School celebrated Black History through the lens of music and dance Tuesday as ...
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MCC nursing program posts 92% pass rate on RN exam
Meridian Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program continues to set the standard for excellence in Mississippi.
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MCC to induct alumni into Hall of Fame, celebrating excellence and legacy
Meridian Community College alumni who have excelled in their respective professions and life missions and have elevated MCC's ...