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MPSD transitions to virtual learning beginning Wednesday
The Meridian Public School District announced they will immediately transition to virtual learning beginning tomorrow for al students in...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 17, 20201 min read


Junior Auxiliary awards teachers with mini grants for class projects
The Junior Auxiliary of Meridian awarded a total of 18 Lauderdale County teachers with mini grants for innovative and creative projects...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 17, 20201 min read


Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child begins
Today kicked off Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child, which will last through November 23rd. Over 4,000 locations, including...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 16, 20201 min read


Quitman School District receiving shipments of technology devices
The Quitman School District is in the process of receiving shipments of technology devices for teachers and students. These devices come...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 16, 20201 min read


MPSD prepares students to switch to virtual learning after Thanksgiving Break
The Meridian Public-School District has announced that all students in the district will transition to virtual learning after...
Celeste Smith
Nov 16, 20202 min read


Coat drive to be held in Sumter County on Dec.4
This month, the city of York, Livingston, The University of West Alabama, and the Sumter County Commission will be holding a donation...
Celeste Smith
Nov 16, 20201 min read


Mask mandate in Meridian extended until Dec.31
Today in Meridian, Mayor Percy Bland held an update on COVID-19 in the city, via Facebook live, where he announced that he is once again...
Celeste Smith
Nov 16, 20201 min read


The 20th annual Run for Hope has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
In Meridian, the 20th Annual Run for Hope, that was scheduled to take place this weekend, on Saturday, November 14, has been canceled...
Celeste Smith
Nov 13, 20202 min read


Swan Song: Election fatigue
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Nov 13, 20201 min read


Fast fiber internet begins for EMEPA customers
East Mississippi Connect announced they have begun installing fast fiber internet in homes in the Vimville area of Lauderdale County....
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 12, 20201 min read


Local school participates in virtual field trips for students
As of now, school field trips are out of the question due to the pandemic. Some students are adapting to online learning due to COVID-19...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 12, 20202 min read


The Quitman School District emphasizes the importance of the proper use of masks to students
In Clarke County, the nurses in the Quitman School District are providing parents, students, and staff with update information on ways to...
Celeste Smith
Nov 12, 20202 min read


ECCC's football season has officially come to a close
East Central Community College announcing that the Warriors football season is officially over. ECCC’S last football game in its...
Celeste Smith
Nov 12, 20201 min read


The Meridian Little Theater to show "The Sound of Music" Dec.10-15
The Meridian Little Theater is gearing up to put on its second production of the season, “The Sound of Music”. The Meridian Little...
Celeste Smith
Nov 12, 20201 min read


Gov. Reeves extends the "Safe Recovery" executive order through Dec. 11
Governor Tate Reeves announced the extension of the "Safe Recovery" executive order, adding Lauderdale County to the list of counties...
Celeste Smith
Nov 11, 20201 min read


Annual Christmas parade scheduled to take place in Butler
In Choctaw County, the town of Butler has announced that it will be holding its annual Christmas parade on Thursday, December 3. City...
Celeste Smith
Nov 11, 20201 min read


Local veterans celebrate Veterans Day in downtown Meridian
In Meridian, a series of Veterans Day events were held to celebrate and recognize local veterans for the time they served in the...
Celeste Smith
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Salvation Army honors Veterans with treats
Today the Salvation Army-Meridian honored veterans with treats. Every veteran was able to receive a fresh doughnut, coffee and a bottle...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 11, 20201 min read


Airlines prepare for uptick in passengers during holiday season
Air travel has seen a slight decrease since the beginning of the pandemic. Although, with the holidays quickly approaching, families are...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 11, 20201 min read


Meridian Police Dept. prepares to increase police presence in the city for the holiday season
The Meridian Police Department is now beginning to prepare for a possible uptick in crime, as the holiday season draws near. MPD police...
Celeste Smith
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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