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City council members weigh in on crime in Meridian
In Tuesday’s city council meeting, council members shared their views about the crime happening in Meridian. “You can look on Facebook. ...
Chelsea Jones
Nov 8, 20172 min read
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City leaders apply for parks and rec grants due to budget cuts
A reduced city budget is causing the City of Meridian to cut hours for part-time workers employed through the Parks and Recreation...
Chelsea Jones
Oct 19, 20172 min read
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City council approves increase in water, sewer, and garbage fees
In yesterday’s city council meeting, city council members voted “yes” to increasing water, sewer, and garbage rates. “This is based on...
Chelsea Jones
Sep 6, 20172 min read
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City council members take classes, gather ideas for Meridian’s future
Every year, city council members brush up on knowledge in how to run a city. Last week, they road-tripped to Biloxi, attending the...
Chelsea Jones
Aug 3, 20171 min read
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City applies for multi-million dollar loan to improve drinking water system
A new water project may be coming to town. In yesterday’s city council meeting, council members applied for a $8.1 million loan that...
Chelsea Jones
Jul 20, 20171 min read
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First day on the job: Mayor and new city council members meet for the first time
Following yesterday’s inauguration ceremony, Mayor Percy Bland and city council members are getting adjusted to their new terms. “We had...

Jon Pollard
Jul 7, 20172 min read
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Swimming pool named after City Councilwoman Barbara Henson
In last night’s city council meeting, council members gave an honorable farewell to Councilwoman Barbara Henson. “We passed unanimously...
Chelsea Jones
Jun 22, 20171 min read
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City council seeks night construction workers
Phase I of downtown paving is complete. But city council members are back at square one when it comes to finding a contractor to...

Jon Pollard
May 3, 20171 min read
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Tyrone Johnson runs for Ward 2 City Council seat
A Democrat, Tyrone Johnson is running for the city council seat for Ward 2. “I’m a native of the Ward 2 district. I went to school at...

Jon Pollard
Mar 2, 20172 min read
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Upgrades approved for E-911
The Meridian city council recently approved needed upgrades to the E-911 software. This will help the emergency personnel be more...
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Jan 19, 20171 min read
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Repair work coming to Dentzel Carousel Building
In yesterday’s city council meeting, council members approved a bid for renovations of the Dentzel Carousel Building. The building has...
Chelsea Jones
Jan 4, 20172 min read
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Property owners and city leaders clash over dilapidated houses
During today’s heated city council meeting, city officials asked council members for permission to condemn a list of houses in disrepair....
Chelsea Jones
Oct 5, 20162 min read
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Residents to Vote on 2% Sales Tax Increase on Food and Beverages
In yesterday’s city council meeting, council members voted to hold a referendum on a 2 percent sales tax increase on food and beverages. ...
Chelsea Jones
Jul 6, 20162 min read
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Meridian City Council Clerk Retires
After almost 29 years of service, Pam McInnis, the clerk of Meridian City Council is retiring. “I’ve enjoyed working with everybody. I’m...
Chelsea Jones
Jun 23, 20162 min read
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James Chaney Day
On June 21, 1964 James Chaney was one of three American civil right heroes who were murdered by members of the Klu Klux Klan during...
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May 24, 20161 min read
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