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The Salvation Army continues to see an uptick in people seeking assistance during the holiday season
Today in Newton, hundreds of cars lined up at the Newton Chamber of Commerce. The Salvation Army distributed food bags to families for...
Celeste Smith
Nov 24, 20202 min read


Baskin Robbins donates profits to Mississippi Children's Museum
Today, Baskin Robbins of Meridian offered a special treat. 10% of each purchase will be donated to the upcoming Mississippi Children’s...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 24, 20201 min read


Local businesses prepare for Black Friday crowds with COVID-19 protocols
Only three days away, Black Friday shoppers will be filling stores to grab some steals and deals, which requires businesses to take extra...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 24, 20201 min read


Meridian's annual Christmas parade to be held Dec. 5
The city of Meridian has announced that it still plans to honor its holiday season traditions, and hold its Annual Christmas Parade and...
Celeste Smith
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Wishlists of families serviced at Care Lodge to be fulfilled for the holiday season
A local domestic violence shelter is inviting members of the community to help give families at the shelter have a happy holiday, by...
Celeste Smith
Nov 23, 20202 min read


Two suspects arrested in connection to Nov. 11 shooting death in Lauderdale Co.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department has made arrests in connection to the November 11. 42-year-old Edward Earl House and...
Celeste Smith
Nov 23, 20201 min read


New developments underway in Meridian
The City of Meridian is introducing some new businesses that are underway. A new Popeyes is now under construction on North Hills Street...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Locals prepare for Thanksgiving holiday
Thanksgiving is looking slightly different this year for some. Due to COVID-19, State Health Officials and the CDC are encouraging...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Local residents share how the pandemic has impacted their Thanksgiving Day plans
With many health officials advising against large family gatherings on Thanksgiving during the pandemic, many people are having to...
Celeste Smith
Nov 20, 20202 min read


The Meridian Freedom Project recieves large grant from National Geographic
A local non-profit whose goal is to grow young leaders, has been awarded a grant of $22,000 from National Geographic. The grant was...
Celeste Smith
Nov 20, 20201 min read


Local nurse gives safety tips for students during Thanksgiving holiday
Many school districts in the East Mississippi area will return to the traditional classroom after the Thanksgiving holiday and with that...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 20, 20201 min read


Multiple illegal weapons and drugs seized by Meridian Police Dept.
The Meridian Police Department partnering with the U.S. Marshalls, was able to seize multiple illegal weapons and narcotics, when...
Celeste Smith
Nov 19, 20201 min read


Thanksgiving ham giveaway held at Northeast High School
Football players at Northeast Lauderdale High School gave out hams to members of the community, thanks to a partnership with local...
Celeste Smith
Nov 19, 20202 min read


Blood services increase drives after nationwide shortage due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused a major blood shortage across the United States, causing organizations like Vitalant to hold blood drives every week....
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 19, 20201 min read


Local business reopens dining area to customers
The Mom and Pop’s Soul Food Kitchen and Barbecue announced last week that their dining area has reopened to the public. Since then,...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 18, 20201 min read


West Lauderdale Middle hosts community shoe drive
The West Lauderdale Middle School’s PTO is now holding a community shoe drive now through December 4th. The collection of used and new...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 18, 20201 min read


Merrehope preparing for 52nd Annual Trees of Christmas
The 52nd annual Trees of Christmas at Merrehope , and F.W. Williams historic homes, will be kicking off its annual holiday tours on...
Celeste Smith
Nov 17, 20201 min read


Rush Health Systems partners with PHI Air Medical
Rush Health Systems has announced a partnership with PHI Air Medical Mississippi, to provide PHI Air Medical with blood for air lifted...
Celeste Smith
Nov 17, 20201 min read


Local residents share their thoughts on the developing COVID-19 vaccines
Health officials are still waiting for a much anticipated COVID-19 vaccination to be approved for distribution. this following two...
Celeste Smith
Nov 17, 20202 min read


Local school districts to return to in-class learning after Thanksgiving holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday being only one week away, several schools have confirmed students will be doing traditional learning after...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 17, 20201 min read
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