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MCC Esports team builds momentum, welcomes new players
The glow of computer screens and the click of keyboards filled the room as students gathered for Meridian ...
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Sheriff’s Department launches search after human remains found
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department is launching a search after a bone discovered Wednesday in the Toomsuba community was ...
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Interstate 20/59 lane closures planned in Meridian this weekend
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to temporary lane closures on Interstate 20/59 this weekend in ...
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County considers switching emergency alert system
Lauderdale County supervisors are weighing the benefits of switching the county’s emergency alert system to a new platform ...
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Meridian man arrested by MBI for impersonating an officer
A Meridian man is facing charges after allegedly impersonating a police officer, The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation announced ...
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Lauderdale County schools do well in state accountability testing
Lauderdale County School District’s students and staff represented their district well as it received an A rating for ...
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Health department confirms first infant pertussis death
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Monday confirmed an infant in the state recently died from pertussis. ...
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Meridian Little Theatre opens season with ’The Wizard of Oz’ Oct. 2-4
Meridian Little Theatre invites the community to “follow the yellow brick road” as it presents its 2025-26 season ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Residents relax at Lean on Me Jubilee
Meridian and Lauderdale County residents enjoyed a day of fun in the sun Saturday as the second annual ...
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Breaking Barriers conference teaches educators to help dyslexic students
Educators from thought the state will be in Meridian Thursday and Friday to learn more about helping students ...
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Meridian Public School District named ‘successful’ for 4th consecutive year
The Meridian Public School District is again being recognized for academic achievement after The Mississippi Department of Education ...
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Southeast’s Haney tapped for State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
A Southeast Lauderdale High School senior will have a chance to share her experience and opinion in shaping ...
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Mississippi native Bryce Speed to showcase works at MCC’s Casteel Gallery
Artist Bryce Speed is returning to his home state to share his creative vision with a new exhibit ...
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USPS launches 2025 season of Operation Santa
The United States Postal Service kicked off the 2025 season of USPS Operation Santa Wednesday inviting children and ...
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UPDATED: 911 services restored
UPDATE: 911 systems have been restored, according to city and county officials. Emergency call systems went down ...
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Rust College A’ Cappella Choir to headline fundraising concert in honor of John Wesley Johnson
On Sunday, Oct.12, the renowned Rust College A’ Cappella Choir will perform at St. Paul United Methodist Church, at 3p.m., headlining ...
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Meridian council passes budget for FY26
The Meridian City Council passed a budget to keep the city funded through the next fiscal year in ...
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Meridian High School earns School of Innovation designation
Meridian High School teachers, students and staff celebrated their accomplishment Wednesday after the city’s sole public high school ...
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Pine Lake Fellowship to host benefit auction and sale Oct. 4
East Mississippi residents are invited for a day of food, fun, shopping and a live auction as Pine ...
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Guest gives update on KC-46, government funding
A decision on where the United States Air Force will house the next generation of aerial refueling tanker ...
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MHS senior Mosley named to State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
Meridian High School senior Jaden Mosley has been selected to serve on the Mississippi Department of Education State ...
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EMCC band and choir numbers soar under new leadership
Enrollment in the Music Education Department at East Mississippi Community College’s Scooba campus has surged under the direction ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: FEASTival brings world flavors to Meridian
Local foodies were taken on a culinary journey around the world Saturday in downtown Meridian as the Arts ...
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Lean On Me Jubilee set for Saturday at The MAX
East Mississippi residents are invited to enjoy a fun day in downtown Meridian while supporting a good cause ...
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MSDH promotes car seats during Child Passenger Safety Week
One-third of children killed in car accidents are not in car seats, booster seats or seat belts, and ...