Thomas Howard

SAUCIER – The East Mississippi Community College men's golf team improved 22 strokes and two places Tuesday to finish seventh at this week's spring-opening Gulf Coast Invitational played at Grand Bear Golf Club.

I know that I’m jumping the gun, but these last few warm days have me thinking of spring. As a turkey hunter, or more accurately an obsessed turkey hunter, it doesn’t take much to set my thoughts adrift in that direction.

Work is underway to determine the most efficient and effective approach to alleviate traffic congestion at the North Hills Street corridor.

Lauderdale County supervisors are working to address an ongoing drainage issue at the Lauderdale County Courthouse after hearing from contractors Thursday about the problem.

Lauderdale County residents and landowners learned more about a proposed natural gas pipeline project as Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company LLC, a Kinder Morgan company, held a public meeting Wednesday at Clarkdale High School.

Spring brings with it the growth of new grass, blossoming flowers and leaves budding on trees. It also brings better weather, which is good for the City of Meridian as it kicks off 2025 with a hefty to-do list totaling some $36 million. At the top of the list is North Hills Street and […]

The Friends of the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library announced the winner Friday of a book raffle organized to raise funds supporting the library’s programs. The organization sold tickets for a chance to win a signed copy of Natasha Trethewey’s new book, “The House of Being.”

Mississippi is one of three states that does not offer early voting of some form. To cast a vote before Election Day, residents must vote via absentee ballot, which can only be done under specific circumstances.

Surviving is nothing new for my hometown of Meridian. Actually I think the Queen City could, or perhaps should, publish a surviving primer with detailed instructions: “How to Survive and Survive and Survive, Again.”

The grand old oak stands with her arms reaching upward to the sky, bare of leaves like a lady in waiting. The snow and winds have left her void of her colorful clothing, but she stands tall and proud with her limbs gently blowing in the breeze. She has weathered many winters and knows this season is only that. Soon she will be covered with the lush green new growth that accompanies spring.