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Rush Hospital delivers 7,000 masks to Lauderdale County School District
To assist with local school districts’ COVID-19 response, Rush Health Systems is donating 40,000 adult and children reusable cloth face...
Keaundria Milloy
Sep 24, 20201 min read
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Local farm prepares for upcoming pumpkin patch season
The Lazy Acres Farm will be open for the next two weekends for families to enjoy the pumpkin patch and other fun attractions. From the...
Keaundria Milloy
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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Swan Song: Will another SCOTUS nomination divide U.S.?
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Sep 24, 20201 min read
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IRS to send letters to millions of people who may be eligible to receive a stimulus payment
Good news for those who might still be waiting on their stimulus checks, more than 9 million Americans will be sent a letter from the IRS...
Celeste Smith
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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Mayor of Meridian treats members of the community to a free lunch on city hall lawn
Mayor Percy Bland invited members of the community out to enjoy a free lunch on him, on the city hall lawn. In celebration of Mayor...
Celeste Smith
Sep 23, 20201 min read
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Street in Meridian scheduled to be closed on September 28
The city of Meridian announced that 24th Avenue, between 16th and 17th Street, will be closed on Monday, September 28. The street will be...
Celeste Smith
Sep 23, 20201 min read
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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing to be held every Tuesday in Clarke County
Drive-Through COVID-19 testing will be conducted every Tuesday, at the Clarke County Health Department, located in the Town of Quitman on...
Celeste Smith
Sep 23, 20201 min read
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Meridian to build a goal of 7,000 beds this weekend
Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host their annual national build day also known as ‘Bunks Across America’ Saturday, September 26th from 8AM...
Keaundria Milloy
Sep 23, 20201 min read
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Northeast High School mourns the loss of football player, officials speak on his legacy
The Trojan family mourns the passing of their own Class of 2021 Senior Corey Moss. A teammate, a student, a classmate and a friend are...
Keaundria Milloy
Sep 23, 20201 min read
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Centers of Medicare/Medicaid Services issue revised visitation options for senior living
Having the love and support of family is very important. The pandemic has left a toll on many residents of nursing facilities with them...
Keaundria Milloy
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Clarke County EMA monitors Tropical Depression Beta
The Emergency Management Agency is monitoring Tropical Depression Beta, and although the storm has weakened, county officials are still...
Celeste Smith
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Meridian native Jamal Roberts celebrated with a parade downtown
Yesterday evening, the city of Meridian celebrated and recognized Meridian native Jamal Roberts for his accomplishments on season 10 of...
Celeste Smith
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Choctaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts to host annual memorial golf classic
The Choctaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host their 32nd annual Joe Brown Memorial Golf Classic on October 9th at the...
Keaundria Milloy
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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2020 Butler Fest has been canceled
The Town of Butler has canceled this year’s Butler Fest due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual festival was scheduled for October 9-10,...
Celeste Smith
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Meridian Police Dept. assists U.S. Marshals Service in the arrest of a Florida man
This morning, the Meridian Police Department SWAT team assisted the U.S. Marshals Service with the arrest of a Florida man, who is facing...
Celeste Smith
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Mississippi State Fair to open in October
The 161st Mississippi State Fair is scheduled to open on Wednesday, October 7th through Sunday, October 18th, according to the fair’s...
Keaundria Milloy
Sep 21, 20201 min read
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Meridian Freedom Project honors late Dr. Bill Scaggs
The Meridian Freedom Project honored co-founder of the project and founding President of Meridian Community College Dr. Bill Scaggs. Dr....
Keaundria Milloy
Sep 21, 20201 min read
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Former Superintendent returns to the classroom at Southeast High School
What was supposed to be a thirteen-year retirement lead to many more years of service for David Little. “I really didn’t retire. I worked...
Keaundria Milloy
Sep 21, 20201 min read
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All middle school students with the Lauderdale County School District return to on-campus learning
The Lauderdale County School District is now in the second week of its Rising Tide Return To School Plan, where all middle schoolers...
Celeste Smith
Sep 21, 20202 min read
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East Central Community College announces its 2020 football ticket distribution plan
East Central Community College has announced its plans for the distribution of tickets to this season’s football games. Only 1,000 fans...
Celeste Smith
Sep 21, 20201 min read
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