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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


Community Forum held by Meridian Leadership Council at City Hall
As a part of ongoing efforts in the City of Meridian, the Meridian Leadership Council is giving community members a way for their voices...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 23, 20201 min read


Citizens National Bank delivers lunch to MHP, new captain holds meet and greet
The Citizens National Bank of Meridian provided lunch to the Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop H substation today in honor of their new...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 22, 20201 min read


MAS takes precautions to protect paramedics against COVID-19
When it comes to staying safe, the Metro Ambulance Service in Meridian takes extra measures when responding to calls--that includes...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 22, 20201 min read


New police chief appointed to the Meridian Police Dept.
Today is the first day recently appointed chief of police, Chris Read, will be serving in his new leadership role with the Meridian...
Celeste Smith
Oct 21, 20202 min read


Town of Butler will allow trick-or-treating on Halloween
In Choctaw County, the town of Butler has announced that it will allow for trick or treating to take place on Halloween. On Saturday,...
Celeste Smith
Oct 21, 20201 min read


Head Coach at Southeast High School killed in fatal car acccident
Southeast High School’s head football coach, 41-year-old Calvin Hampton, was killed in a tragic car accident this afternoon. The accident...
Celeste Smith
Oct 21, 20201 min read


Meridian football comes off quarantine, cancels annual homecoming activities
The Meridian High School football team will play their first game against Petal High School tomorrow coming off their 2-week quarantine....
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 21, 20201 min read


Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Oct. 19-23
We are now entering our fall temperatures that could lead possibly into severe weather. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 21, 20201 min read


Meridian Police Dept. to hold a drug take back event on Oct. 24
Meridian Residents will have an opportunity to anonymously dispose of their unused prescriptions at the Meridian Police Department’s...
Celeste Smith
Oct 20, 20201 min read


Home Instead Senior Care in Meridian to soon kickoff its annual "Be A Santa To A Senior” program
In Meridian, Home Instead Senior Care is now preparing to soon kickoff its be a “Be A Santa To A Senior” program, sharing that they...
Celeste Smith
Oct 20, 20202 min read


Ribbon cutting held for new location of Meridian Symphony Association
A ribbon cutting was held today for the Meridian Symphony Association at their new location. The East Mississippi Business Development...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 20, 20201 min read
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