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Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures
JACKSON — Today, Governor Reeves announced additional measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. A new executive order places a 10%...
Press Release
Oct 20, 20202 min read
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EMCC registering students for winter, spring terms
Registration for the winter and spring term is underway at East Mississippi Community College. The college plans to resume in-class...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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Northeast principals honored for National Principals month by Winn Dixie
October is National Principals month and today principals at Northeast Elementary, Middle, and High School were given a surprise...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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Mississippi State Fair extended another weekend
The Mississippi State Fair will go for an additional weekend. According to a Twitter post by Commissioner Andy Gibson, Hurricane Delta...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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Meridian Community College holds MIBEST week
Meridian Community College, along with the other 14 community colleges in the state are hosting their MIBEST week. MIBEST stands for...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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More parents switching students from virtual to in-class learning
As the school year progresses, Principal Anita Wansley at Northeast Elementary School says it’s beginning to be overwhelming for parents...
Keaundria Milloy
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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Lauderdale Co. election officials are prepared in case long lines form at the polls on election day
Early voting is taking place in many states across the county, with reports of many waiting in line for hours before being able to cast...
Celeste Smith
Oct 19, 20202 min read
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Drive-through notary day event was held on Oct.17 in Meridian for absentee voters
This past weekend on Saturday, October 17, the Dream Team of The South partnered with two non-profit organizations, Sunday School Live,...
Celeste Smith
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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Meridian residents express their concerns about the recent spike in COVID-19 cases
In early summer, Mississippi health officials were sharing concerns of a possible uptick in Covid-19 cases in the fall, and the state has...
Celeste Smith
Oct 16, 20202 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Swan Song: Barrett hearings turning out to be mostly civil
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Oct 15, 20201 min read
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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
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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
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