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Electric companies prepare for potential power outages by Hurricane Delta
As Hurricane Delta prepares to make landfall in the states, the East Mississippi Electric Power Association and Mississippi Power are...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 8, 20201 min read


The Salvation Army in Meridian anticipates an uptick in clients during fall and winter months
As we head into the cooler months, The Salvation Army in Meridian anticipates more local residents seeking assistance from their...
Celeste Smith
Oct 8, 20202 min read


Waste Pro Duo Rescue Woman in Need
MERIDIAN, MS – October 8, 2020 – Two Waste Pro employees in Meridian, MS are being hailed as heroes for rescuing a woman from a potential...
Press Release
Oct 8, 20201 min read


Local residents share their thoughts on President Trump's tweets about another stimulus package
Tonight, there is a lot of confusion surrounding when, and if, a second round of stimulus checks will be distributed, after a series of...
Celeste Smith
Oct 7, 20202 min read


Annual Temple Theater haunted tours canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions
The historic Temple Theater in Meridian will not be holding its annual Haunted Temple Tours this year, due to COVID-19. There are...
Celeste Smith
Oct 7, 20201 min read


20th Annual Run For Hope to be held in November
In Meridian, the 20th annual Run for Hope is still scheduled to take place this year on Saturday, November 14. The event will take place...
Celeste Smith
Oct 7, 20201 min read


City of Meridian to hold its annual candy crawl in downtown
The city of Meridian announced its plans for Halloween at the city council meeting Tuesday, October 6 . The city will hold its annual...
Celeste Smith
Oct 7, 20201 min read


Meridian Leadership Council to host community listening forum at City Hall
The Meridian Leadership Council will host a community listening forum October 22nd from 5PM to 7PM at Meridian City Hall. This forum is...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 7, 20201 min read


LEMA urges locals to prepare for Hurricane Delta
Director of the Lauderdale Emergency Management Agency Odie Barrett, states even though the Lauderdale County area may not see as much...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 7, 20201 min read


The MAX receives MAC CARES emergency grant from Mississippi Arts Commission
(Jackson, Miss.) – The MAX of Meridian has been awarded a $3,000 South Arts Organizational Impact Grant from the Mississippi Arts...
Press Release
Oct 7, 20202 min read


Public hearing on medical marijuana initiative set for Thursday in Meridian
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office will host a public hearing regarding Initiative Measure No. 65 (medical marijuana), Thursday...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 6, 20201 min read


Meridian Public School District announces Phase 3 of Return Plan
The Meridian Public School District will now enter phase 3 of their Return to School Plan. On August 10th, all students entered virtual...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 6, 20201 min read


Clarke County EMA to hold a household hazardous waste day
The Clarke County Emergency Management Agency is giving residents the opportunity to discard hazardous waste items they may have in their...
Celeste Smith
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Grant from USDA ReConnect Program to provide highspeed internet to 5 MS counties
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announcing a $4.69 million grant from the USDA ReConnect program. The grant is for the Bay Springs...
Celeste Smith
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Lauderdale Co. residents rush to county circuit clerk's office to register to vote before deadline
Today in Lauderdale County, many residents stopped by the Lauderdale County circuit clerk’s office to register to vote. October 5, is the...
Celeste Smith
Oct 5, 20202 min read


October 4 -10 is National Fire Prevention Week
This week is National Fire Prevention Week, running from October 4 – October 10, and firefighters educate children, adults, and teachers...
Celeste Smith
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Mississippi Public Broadcasting, MS Department of Education launches new television channel
In partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, Mississippi Public Broadcasting has created a new television channel. MPB...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 5, 20201 min read


COVID-19 safety supplies to be distributed for voting precincts
The Mississippi National Guard assisted the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is distributing 117 palates of COVID-19 safety...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Mississippi Power reopens bill payment offices Monday
Today, Mississippi Power reopened its bill payment offices in Meridian, Gulfport and Hattiesburg, Mississippi after being closed for...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Lauderdale Co. School District to hold live one-on-one help for distance learning days via Zoom
The Lauderdale County School District is extending additional tech support help to students and parents, as the district continues...
Celeste Smith
Oct 3, 20202 min read
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