Twin States News

06/16/2026

A new Mississippi law requiring minors aged 13 and older to be automatically tried as adults if they possess a firearm during an alleged violent crime has drawn strong support from law enforcement for increasing accountability.

Recommended by Attorney General Lynn Fitch to reduce strain on the state's youth courts, the law also targets adults who traffic fi****ms to juveniles and holds parents of children under

06/15/2026

The City of Meridian is preparing for Juneteenth -- a holiday commemorating the end of slavery here in the U.S. Twin States News set out to learn what the day means for people across the Queen City.

06/15/2026

The City of Meridian is preparing for Juneteenth -- a holiday commemorating the end of slavery here in the U.S. Twin States News set out to learn what the day means for people across the Queen City.

The City of Meridian is preparing for Juneteenth -- a holiday commemorating the end of slavery here in the U.S. Twin States News set out to learn what the day

06/15/2026

The milestone 2026 Rockin' Acceptance benefit concert will take place this Saturday in Laurel, featuring live music and a raffle to raise vital funds for TEAAM Autism and Kamp Kaleidoscope programs.

The Rockin' Acceptance 2026 benefit concert kicks off Saturday, June 20, at 4 p.m., raising vital funds for autism acceptance and programs.

06/15/2026

Alabama voters will head to the polls Tuesday for multiple key runoff elections, highlighted by a contentious race for lieutenant governor alongside crucial Senate and attorney general contests.

Voters will make their voices heard in a tightly contested race for lieutenant governor between Wes Allen and John Wahl.

06/12/2026

Soccer fans in Meridian are gathering at local businesses to cheer on Team USA in its World Cup opener against Paraguay. They also say the tournament showcases soccer’s ability to unite people and could inspire a new generation of players across the region.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/world-cup-fever-reaches-meridian-as-fans-gather-to-support-team-usa/article_9a94dfa7-6c5c-4a01-8762-46e877f939a8.html

06/12/2026

Kids across the Meridian area had developed their sports skills, with the help of Former NBA Player Derrick McKey. Twin States News stopped by the basketball camp to hear from the young athletes.

06/12/2026

Peak mosquito season is in the hot summer months of June, July, and August. As the summer season ramps up, health experts are warning people of the viruses and diseases the insects can carry. Twin States News learned more about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes this summer.

Peak mosquito season is in the hot summer months of June, July, and August. As the summer season ramps up, health experts are warning people of the viruses and diseases

06/12/2026

Peak mosquito season is in the hot summer months of June, July, and August. As the summer season ramps up, health experts are warning people of the viruses and diseases the insects can carry. Twin States News learned more about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes this summer.

06/12/2026

World Cup Tonight on FOX!
USA vs PARAGUAY
Anything Can Happen!! 🇺🇸