Meridian Star

Meridian Community College swimmer Megan Heggie has been named a First-Team Scholar All-American by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America for the 2023-24 season.

Mark the calendar for the following family friendly events to help make the yuletide season merry and bright.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for Meridian and Lauderdale County residents to cast their votes in a runoff election for state Supreme Court.

More than 30 runners braved the cold weather Saturday as they headed to Northeast High School to compete in the Trojan Turkey Trot 5K. The race, which took place on the school campus, offered both a run and walk option. Newsletter sign up WIDGET Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter

In their final hoops action heading into the Thanksgiving holiday break, the EMCC men bounced back from their tough 62-55 setback at fourth-ranked Jones College that was played just two days prior in Ellisville.

The Salvation Army of Meridian is calling on community members to give of their time this holiday season as the organization needs volunteers to help with its holiday programs.

The Mississippi Hospital Association on Monday announced Chamath Wijewardane is now on board as MHA’s new chief information officer.

In the December cover story, Meridian Life magazine talks with Robert S. Loeb Jr., who is continuing the family tradition as a clothing retailer in downtown Meridian.

Save the date of April 12 as Sipp & Savor, an annual food-and-drink event to benefit the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, returns to downtown Meridian in 2025, marking its fifth anniversary.

Meridian and Lauderdale County offices are announcing holiday closures as employees look to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends.