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New movie theater underway at Uptown Meridian
The Golden Ticket Cinemas in Uptown Meridian is preparing to make their debut. The remodeled theater will include new reclined and sofa...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 8, 20201 min read


Red kettle donations help those in need this holiday season
'Doing the Most Good' is their motto and that’s just what they're doing this holiday season. With COVID-19 impacting the nation, the...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 8, 20202 min read


Poplar Springs Elementary holds its Night of Lights event
This evening, Poplar Springs Elementary is inviting members of the community to see the school decked out in lights, spreading holiday...
Celeste Smith
Dec 7, 20201 min read


Former MBCI tribal council member pleads guilty to wire fraud
A former elected member of the tribal council for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, pleading guilty to federal wire fraud. Randy...
Celeste Smith
Dec 7, 20201 min read


The Quitman School District will follow a distance learning format for the remainder of 2020
Today, the Quitman School District announced that all students in the district will discontinue in-person learning, and switch to a...
Celeste Smith
Dec 7, 20202 min read


Local Meridian church to hold a balloon launch for those impacted by COVID-19
This weekend in Meridian, a local church is inviting members of the community to a solidarity balloon launch, for those whose lives have...
Celeste Smith
Dec 5, 20201 min read


The Pearl River Resort continues to remain open during the holiday season
In Neshoba County, the Pearl River Resort continues to service guests at its hotels and casinos during the holiday season. The resort...
Celeste Smith
Dec 4, 20202 min read


Lauderdale County School District receives rebate check from insurance company
John Morgan Mims of the Insurance Center presented a rebate check to the Lauderdale County School District in the amount of $26,390. This...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 4, 20201 min read


City of Meridian makes changes for Christmas parade
The Merry Meridian Christmas Parade is scheduled for tomorrow in downtown at 5pm. Due to COVID-19, this year’s parade will look...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 4, 20201 min read


Former MPD officer pleads guilty to federal extortion
A former Meridian police officer pleads guilty to federal extortion. 27-year-old Royric “Roy” Benamon pled guilty yesterday, before chief...
Celeste Smith
Dec 3, 20201 min read


The United Way of East Mississippi and The Dollywood Foundation partner for a film premiere
The United Way of East Mississippi and The Dollywood Foundation announcing a presentation of a free one-night-only live streaming world...
Celeste Smith
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Wesley House Community Center now accepting toy donations for annual Christmas toy distribution
The Wesley House Community Center is officially collecting toy donations to gift to children for their annual Christmas Clearinghouse...
Celeste Smith
Dec 3, 20202 min read


Lauderdale schools begin distributing technology devices to students
Many students of Clarkdale and Southeast High School checked out iPads today for in-class and virtual learning. Parents were asked to...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 2, 20202 min read


MSU-Meridian holds Fall Commencement Ceremony
Mississippi State University-Meridian held their Fall 2020 Commencement Ceremony today at the MSU Riley Center. Due to COVID-19, the...
Keaundria Milloy
Dec 1, 20201 min read


Officials give tips to avoid winter house fires, winterizing homes
As freezing temperatures approach, officials warn about the possibility of fires if objects in the house are not monitored properly. One...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 30, 20201 min read


Local businesses in Meridian prepare for Small Business Saturday
For those who might have missed in-store Black Friday sales, there will be another day to catch some in-store holiday shopping deals, by...
Celeste Smith
Nov 27, 20202 min read


The MBCI honors Native American History Month virtually
This month, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is celebrating Native American Heritage Month. The tribe is honoring Native American...
Celeste Smith
Nov 27, 20201 min read


GG's Boutique to hold 4th Mingle and Jingle Saturday
GG’s Boutique Store in Lauderdale is holding its 4th annual 'Mingle and Jingle on the Porch' event tomorrow from 10AM to 3PM. This event...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 27, 20201 min read


Home Instead seeking more volunteers for 'Be a Santa to a Senior'
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Home Instead Senior Care is spreading some holiday cheer. A few weeks back, the...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 27, 20202 min read


Love's Kitchen feeds community Thanksgiving meals
This Thanksgiving, Love’s Kitchen is providing a traditional meal in a nontraditional setting. People of Meridian were able to line up to...
Keaundria Milloy
Nov 26, 20201 min read
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