Twin States News

10/31/2025

American Idol finalist Jamal Roberts returned to Meridian to host a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at City Hall. The event ended with a free concert, celebrating hope, music, and community spirit. MORE: https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/american-idol-finalist-jamal-roberts-leads-breast-cancer-walk-in-meridian/article_8c80a486-1137-40c6-a8d2-868afd431c13.html

10/31/2025

The law enforcement community in Mississippi is reeling .. After the news an FBI drug raid led to the arrest of more than a dozen officers across the state. As communities work to process the news, Twin States News spoke with Lauderdale County's Sheriff.. About the importance of maintaining trust.

The law enforcement community in Mississippi is reeling .. After the news an FBI drug raid led to the arrest of more than a dozen officers across the state. As

10/31/2025

At the Soule Live Steam Show in Meridian, history isn’t just something you read about. Today, students saw it, heard it, and felt it in motion.

Students across East Mississippi stepped back in time today, learning how Meridian’s industrial past helped shape the region we know now. Twin States News, Robin Olds takes us to the

10/31/2025

The cafe teaches entrepreneurship, customer service, and workplace skills while serving staff and classmates. MORE: https://www.twinstates.news/news/education/meridian-high-school-opens-student-run-mobile-wildcat-cafe-for-hands-on-learning/article_ae934199-ff93-44c8-a4b9-2ba28fed2ae1.html

10/31/2025

The Boys & Girls Club of Meridian has opened a state-of-the-art computer lab, funded by Bright Star Lottery Mississippi and the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Kids can explore STEM subjects with robotics, 3D printing, and hands-on learning in a fun, interactive space. MORE: https://www.twinstates.news/homepage/meridian-boys-girls-club-opens-new-computer-lab-to-boost-stem-learning/article_8e5bcff5-d238-4d60-9a46-b868fa0a0935.html

10/31/2025

Kids can explore STEM subjects with robotics, 3D printing, and hands-on learning in a fun, interactive space. MORE: https://www.twinstates.news/homepage/meridian-boys-girls-club-opens-new-computer-lab-to-boost-stem-learning/article_8e5bcff5-d238-4d60-9a46-b868fa0a0935.html

10/30/2025

Workers were busy this morning in Meridian, sealing cracks, adding insulation, and tightening up a home that’s been losing heat and cool air for years. It’s all part of Weatherization Day, where local crews choose one home to make more energy efficient.

Weatherization Day kicked off in Meridian today, a national effort that helps low income families lower their energy bills. Crews with Multi-County Community Action Agency selected one local home for

10/30/2025

With SNAP set to soon lose funding due to the government shutdown, food banks are preparing for a spike in demand, and some will have to navigate with decreased federal aid. Twin States News heard how local food banks in the Meridian area are preparing.

With SNAP set to soon lose funding due to the government shutdown, food banks are preparing for a spike in demand, and some will have to navigate with decreased federal

10/30/2025

Crews in Philadelphia, Mississippi, will begin installing a new roundabout on State Route 16 next week, with temporary closures and detours in place through June 30.

Temporary closures in Philadelphia will begin on State Route 16 next Tuesday, with detours in place while the work is completed.

10/30/2025

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, giving an extra hour of sleep while signaling shorter days and earlier sunsets.

The change marks the return to Standard Time, signaling shorter days and earlier sunsets.

10/30/2025

Extra Table is calling on Mississippians to donate emergency funds to help provide meals for families facing hunger amid the ongoing government shutdown.

https://www.twinstates.news/homepage/extra-table-ramps-up-efforts-to-fight-hunger-across-mississippi/article_c5c42714-6668-4942-a6fc-195e62b53629.html

10/29/2025

Jasper county made national news... After a truck carrying monkeys overturned... Setting several of the animals loose. Today -- Twin States News tells us how many monkeys are still on the lam.

Jasper County made national news... After a truck carrying monkeys overturned... Setting several of the animals loose.Today -- Twin States News tells us how many monkeys are still on the