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Students at Clarkdale celebrate National Red Ribbon Week
This week, all students at the Clarkdale Attendance Center are celebrating National Red Ribbon Week, raising awareness of drug abuse...
Celeste Smith
Oct 27, 20202 min read


The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to hold drive-thru trunk or treat events on tribal lands
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians announced that due to the continued presence of COVID-19, there will be no door to door...
Celeste Smith
Oct 27, 20201 min read


Things to remember before heading to the polls next Tuesday
With the 2020 election exactly seven days away, here are a few things to keep in mind before you get to your precinct. You may skip...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 27, 20201 min read


MCC visits Meridian High School for 'College Application Day'
Today was 'College Application Day' at Meridian High School for all in-class seniors. Seniors were able to receive assistance on filling...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 27, 20201 min read


Vitalant, Waitr team up for community blood drive
Vitalant and Waitr joined forces today for a blood drive at Meridian Community College. Everyone that gave blood today received a coupon...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 27, 20201 min read


'Safety comes first:' Officials enforce guidelines for Halloween in Meridian
In order for kids to enjoy one of the most loved holidays of the year, parents are urged to keep them as safe as possible during the...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 27, 20201 min read


All 8th grade students at Quitman Junior High School will be distance learning for 2 weeks
The entire 8th grade class at Quitman Junior High School will be following a distancing learning plan for the next 14 days. It was...
Celeste Smith
Oct 26, 20201 min read


Meridian Police Dept. collects nearly 400lbs in unused medications at its drug take back event
The Meridian Police Department collected nearly 400 pounds of unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications at its biannual...
Celeste Smith
Oct 26, 20201 min read


Meridian Police Dept. investigates Oct. 23 shooting death
The Meridian Police Department is investigating after a young man was killed in a shooting incident that took place over the weekend on...
Celeste Smith
Oct 26, 20201 min read


'Tis the season to be jolly:' Bell ringer orientation underway for Salvation Army
Bell ringer applications for the Salvation Army have begun for the holiday season. Bells will begin ringing in the first week of November...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 26, 20201 min read


MHP Troop H to hold trunk-or-treat drive thru event
The Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop H substation will be holding their 2nd annual trunk-or-treat event Thursday from 6pm to 8pm located...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 26, 20201 min read


Sales increasing during the pandemic at local Halloween store
Sarah Dearman of Spirit Halloween says sells have increased over the course of the pandemic right in time for the trick or treat holiday....
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 26, 20201 min read


Southeast students provided with support as they mourn the recent loss of Coach Calvin Hampton
Many students and staff members at Southeast Middle School and Southeast High School are mourning the recent loss of Coach Calvin Hampton,...
Celeste Smith
Oct 26, 20202 min read


Clarke Co. Courthouse to resume normal operations on Nov. 2
An update regarding the Clarke County Courthouse limiting who can enter the building due to a COVID-19 outbreak amongst courthouse staff....
Celeste Smith
Oct 26, 20201 min read


Swan Song: Less than two weeks until Election Day
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Oct 24, 20201 min read


Newly appointed Meridian chief of police sworn in
A ceremony was held today to swear in the newly appointed chief of police, Chris Read. The ceremony was held this morning in the...
Celeste Smith
Oct 23, 20201 min read


Senior at Merdian High School appointed to State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
MHS Senior Kayiana Jasper was one of the 163 students across the state who was selected to be a part of the State Superintendent’s...
Celeste Smith
Oct 23, 20201 min read


Local non-profit to distribute COVID-19 care packages in Sumter County
The Non-Profit Organization, Cook Unity In The Community, will be holding a drive-through distribution of the COVID-19 care packages in...
Celeste Smith
Oct 23, 20201 min read


The East Mississippi Hub for Volunteers invites residents to volunteer with local non-profits
A local non-profit organization that connects residents with volunteer opportunities with other non-profit organizations in the...
Celeste Smith
Oct 23, 20201 min read


United Way of East MS provides free Medicare counseling
The United Way of East Mississippi is now providing free medicare counseling during open enrollment now until December 6th for the...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 23, 20201 min read
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