Local scout visits council

A local Boy Scout was in attendance at Meridian City Council’s meeting Tuesday night as he worked toward earning his communication merit badge.

Mason Hill, of Troop 70, listened to city officials and council members discuss city business and learned about how city government functions.

Pictured, from left, are Ward 2 Councilman Dwayne Davis, Ward 1 Councilman George Thomas, Ward 5 Councilwoman Ty Bell Lindsey, Mason Hill, seated, Ward 4 Councilwoman Romande Walker and Ward 3 Councilman Joseph Norwood Jr.