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Ham Jam Arts Festival to take place on Oct.17 in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, the Ham Jam Arts Festival is scheduled to take place this weekend, on Saturday October 17. This will be the 19th annual...
Celeste Smith
Oct 16, 20201 min read


Rush Health Systems donates thousands of masks to the Meridian Public-School District
Today, Rush Health Systems donated more than 5,000 reusable masks to the Meridian Public-School District. The Meridian Public-School...
Celeste Smith
Oct 16, 20201 min read


Overnight lane, ramp closures planned in Meridian next week
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will be conducting overnight lane and ramp closures in Meridian next week. Lane closures are...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 16, 20201 min read


Citizens Bank of Philadelphia to provide students with scholars for "A" report cards
The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia has a sweet deal for juniors and seniors this year. The bank is awarding a total of fourteen $1,000...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 16, 20201 min read


Salvation Army endures back-to-back vandalism in Meridian
Just a little over a year as the lieutenant for Salvation Army-Meridian, Tamara Robb has encountered about 15 acts of vandalism during...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 16, 20201 min read


Phase 3 of the Meridian Public-School District's return to school plan is now in effect
On Thursday, October 15, the Meridian Public-School District welcomed 6th-12th grade students back to campus for Phase 3 of the...
Celeste Smith
Oct 16, 20202 min read


Quitman city officials vote to allow Halloween
The city of Quitman will be allowing Halloween to take place this year, but is asking residents to remain cautious when participating in...
Celeste Smith
Oct 16, 20201 min read


Local Meridian organization to hold events for absentee voters
The Dream Team of The South will be collaborating with non-profit organizations Sunday School Live, and Black Voters Matter, both based...
Celeste Smith
Oct 16, 20201 min read


Swan Song: Barrett hearings turning out to be mostly civil
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Oct 15, 20201 min read


Entrance into the Clarke County Courthouse has been reduced due to a COVID-19 outbreak
Due to a COVID-19 outbreak amongst Clarke County Courthouse staff, the courthouse is currently limiting who can enter the building. Signs...
Celeste Smith
Oct 15, 20201 min read


Quitman Schools purchase wi-fi hotspots for students
The Quitman School District has ordered 20 Kajeet Smartspots for their students from the Creating Learning Connections grant they...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 15, 20201 min read


Organizations donate to Care Lodge for Domestic Violence Awareness
Episcopal Church Women of Episcopal Church of the Mediator are one of Care Lodge of Domestic Violence Shelter’s biggest supporters when...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 15, 20201 min read


Boy Scouts of America Choctaw Area Council to hold its annual spookoree campout in two sessions
The Boy Scouts of America Choctaw Area Council is preparing to hold one of its biggest events of the year, its annual spookoree campout...
Celeste Smith
Oct 14, 20202 min read


ECCC held a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction of its new band hall
East Central Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, officially marking the beginning of its...
Celeste Smith
Oct 14, 20201 min read


Local non-profit organization surprised staff members at Magnolia Middle School with gifts
Today in Meridian, the non-profit organization “Bridge Builders” surprised staff members at Magnolia Middle School with gifts, thanking...
Celeste Smith
Oct 14, 20201 min read


MS Highway Patrol to hold recruitment event in Meridian
The Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop H is holding a Cadet Class 65 recruitment event this Saturday in Meridian. Potential State Trooper...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 14, 20201 min read


LCSD, Vitalant team up for community blood drive
The Lauderdale County School District partnered with Vitalant in hosting a community blood drive today at Northeast Lauderdale Middle...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 14, 20201 min read


Evictions begin to drop during the pandemic
Evictions are slowly decreasing after a few months into the pandemic, allowing some sense of relief. Laura Carmichael of Meridian...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 14, 20201 min read


Potential Meridian police chief candidate to be presented to the city council Oct. 20
In Meridian , an update on the city’s search for a permanent chief of police, after not having one since January this year. The Meridian...
Celeste Smith
Oct 13, 20201 min read


West Alabama Works partners with AIDT to host leadership training
West Alabama Works will be hosting a virtual leadership training tomorrow from 8AM to 4PM, West Alabama Works has partnered with Alabama...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 13, 20201 min read
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