The Real Meridian Star

08/01/2025

A dozen years ago, the writer and musician Richelle Putnam co-authored a book titled “Legendary Locals of Meridian,” highlighting dozens of creative, political and other figures. If someone were to one day produce a sequel to this pride-stirring collection, it almost certainly should feature a section on Putnam herself.

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A dozen years ago, the writer and musician Richelle Putnam co-authored a book titled “Legendary Locals of Meridian,” highlighting dozens of creative, political and other figures. If someone were to one day produce a sequel to this pride-stirring collection, it almost certainly should feature a s...

08/01/2025

For many, the phrase “Mud, Sweat & Gears” is a clever slogan, saying and play on words. For the East Mississippi Scorpions, it has become much more.

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For many, the phrase "Mud, Sweat & Gears" is a clever slogan, saying and play on words. For the East Mississippi Scorpions, it has become much more.

07/30/2025

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Sweetgum Bottom Road and the nearby area, the city of Meridian announced Wednesday.

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A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Sweetgum Bottom Road and the nearby area, the city of Meridian announced Wednesday. The notice extends from Sweetgum Bottom Road to 10th Avenue between Highway 11/80 and Interstate 20/59. Residents and businesses are urged to boil water vigorousl...

07/30/2025

Meridian police officers will see more competitive pay and clear opportunities for advancement under a restructuring of the police department, Police Chief Malachi Sanders said Tuesday.

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Meridian police officers will see more competitive pay and clear opportunities for advancement under a restructuring of the police department, Police Chief Malachi Sanders said Tuesday.

07/30/2025

CYMI: Today is the last day to pay taxes online, and tomorrow is the last day to pay at the Lauderdale County Tax Collector's office to avoid having your name published in the delinquent tax notice. The notice will run Aug. 6 and Aug. 13.

Registration for the annual tax sale opens Friday at govease.com

https://meridianstar.com/2025/07/02/tax-collector-announces-annual-land-sale-dates/

Lauderdale County residents will want to make sure their property taxes are paid in full as the tax collector’s office announces dates for the annual land sale.

07/29/2025

07/29/2025

Friendships rarely happen by plan. That’s definitely true for two local community organizations who help each other in ways that really count.

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Friendships rarely happen by plan. That’s definitely true for two local community organizations who help each other in ways that really count.

07/29/2025

The Mississippi Children’s Museum hosted children of all ages at its fourth annual Harry Potter birthday celebration on Saturday, July 26.

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The Mississippi Children’s Museum hosted children of all ages at its fourth annual Harry Potter birthday celebration on Saturday, July 26.

07/28/2025

07/28/2025

Families and friends joined Meridian Community College staff in celebrating Friday as more than three dozen adult education students graduated with their high school equivalency diplomas in a ceremony in McCain Theater.

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Families and friends joined Meridian Community College staff in celebrating Friday as more than three dozen adult education students graduated with their high school equivalency diplomas in a ceremony in McCain Theater.

07/28/2025

Meridian Police Chief Malachi Sanders is calling for the community to take action after a series of shootings took place over the weekend.

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Meridian Police Chief Malachi Sanders is calling for the community to take action after a series of shootings took place over the weekend.

07/24/2025

Bass fishing’s most prestigious tournament series is coming to Mississippi, as one of its stops on the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule.

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Bass fishing’s most prestigious tournament series is coming to Mississippi, as one of its stops on the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule.