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Nonprofit using Riley Foundation grant for crisis center
The Riley Foundation recently supplied grants to several nonprofit organizations including the Lauderdale County Baptist Association....
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 11, 20201 min read


New dorm to open on EMCC's Scooba campus
In Kemper County, East Mississippi Community College’s Scooba Campus is wrapping up construction on a new dorm, that is scheduled to...
Celeste Smith
Dec 11, 20201 min read


Primary Eyecare of Meridian holds ribbon cutting for second location
The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation held a ribbon cut ceremony for the new location of Primary Eyecare-South on...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 11, 20201 min read


Meridian businesses see uptick in holiday shoppers
Businesses in Meridian are stocking up shelves and filling up racks for the holiday rush of shoppers. Robbie Hales of the Liberty Shop...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 11, 20201 min read


Swan Song: Remembering Ray Perkins
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Dec 11, 20201 min read


Suspect arrested after a porch pirate was caught on camera in Meridian
In Meridian, a porch pirate caught on camera taking packages from a family. Local law enforcement says that it was thanks to community...
Celeste Smith
Dec 10, 20202 min read


Blues artist Bobby Rush to perform at the MSU Riley Center Dec.19
In Meridian , the MSU Riley Center is welcoming blues artist, Bobby Rush, who just received his sixth Grammy award nomination, to perform...
Celeste Smith
Dec 10, 20201 min read


Bikers United for Children to hold its 10th annual toy run Dec.12
In Meridian, a local non- profit organization is preparing for its 10th annual toy run, this weekend, collecting toys donations, to gift...
Celeste Smith
Dec 9, 20202 min read


MPSD partners with Weems Community Mental Health Center to hold Zoom meetings for parents
The Meridian Public-School District and Weems Community Mental Health Center are partnering to conduct meetings via Zoom with parents,...
Celeste Smith
Dec 9, 20201 min read


Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe. The Executive...
Press Release
Dec 9, 20201 min read


MCC hands out 'grad bags' to December graduates
Meridian Community College handed out grad bags today at the Ivy-Scaggs Hall for December graduates and will also hand them out tomorrow...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 9, 20201 min read


Christmas tree sales booming at local farm, farmer shares tips on tree safety
With Christmas only 16 days away, the Lazy Acres Fun Farm is prepared for holiday shoppers. Michael May says they planted 800 Christmas...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 9, 20202 min read


U.S. Congress continues to negotiate regarding a second coronavirus relief package
As lawmakers continue to negotiate regarding a second coronavirus relief package, many people are wondering if that could possibly mean a...
Celeste Smith
Dec 8, 20202 min read


The Meridian Little Theater to present 'The Sound of Music' Dec.10
The Meridian Little Theater is preparing for its opening night, this Thursday, for its second production in its 88th season, “The Sound...
Celeste Smith
Dec 8, 20201 min read


New movie theater underway at Uptown Meridian
The Golden Ticket Cinemas in Uptown Meridian is preparing to make their debut. The remodeled theater will include new reclined and sofa...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 8, 20201 min read


Red kettle donations help those in need this holiday season
'Doing the Most Good' is their motto and that’s just what they're doing this holiday season. With COVID-19 impacting the nation, the...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 8, 20202 min read


Poplar Springs Elementary holds its Night of Lights event
This evening, Poplar Springs Elementary is inviting members of the community to see the school decked out in lights, spreading holiday...
Celeste Smith
Dec 7, 20201 min read


Former MBCI tribal council member pleads guilty to wire fraud
A former elected member of the tribal council for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, pleading guilty to federal wire fraud. Randy...
Celeste Smith
Dec 7, 20201 min read


The Quitman School District will follow a distance learning format for the remainder of 2020
Today, the Quitman School District announced that all students in the district will discontinue in-person learning, and switch to a...
Celeste Smith
Dec 7, 20202 min read


Local Meridian church to hold a balloon launch for those impacted by COVID-19
This weekend in Meridian, a local church is inviting members of the community to a solidarity balloon launch, for those whose lives have...
Celeste Smith
Dec 4, 20201 min read
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