Meridian Star

By Bill Crawford Tax cuts remain the top topic of our triumvirate of power.

By Brandon Shields COLLINSVILLE — It was just another day at the office for West Lauderdale’s Kayden Peoples and Travion Mosley. The duo combined to rush for 250 yards to help lead West Lauderdale over Ripley 49-28 in the first round of the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs at The Kingdom on Friday night. Newsletter sign […]

The holiday season is here, and while some may be focusing on Thanksgiving or beautiful fall foliage, officers with Marion Police Department are gearing up for the department’s annual holiday toy drive.

Meridian and Lauderdale County residents marked Veterans Day on Monday with a special event in downtown Meridian. Held at the doughboy monument on 23rd Avenue across from city hall, the annual event is held as a way for the community to recognize local veterans and thank them for their service.

City of Meridian residents will have an opportunity to get rid of leaves, pine straw and other yard debris as WastePro began leaf season pickup Monday.

In their first in-state action of the men’s basketball season, the East Mississippi Community College Lions swept a pair of games this past weekend at the Northeast Mississippi-hosted Bonner Arnold Classic.

The Community Health Improvement Network CHIN will host a lunch and earn event at noon Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at NorthPark Church, located at 7770 Highway 39 North.

Bill Crawford, former Meridian businessman and founder of The Montgomery Institute, will sign copies and discuss his new book, “A Republican's Lament: Mississippi Needs Good Government Conservatives,” from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Jean's Restaurant in downtown Meridian.

A former bookkeeper at Quitman High School pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of embezzlement, State Auditor Shad White's office announced in a news release.

STARKVILLE — As the holidays approach, consider three ways to share the joys of the season by supporting local food pantries.