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The Meridian Star has served the Meridian and Lauderdale County community as the newspaper of record for more than 126 years and continues to keep residents informed with timely, accurate news.

Wilson graduated from Northeast Lauderdale High School in 2020, and found the skills and values needed to succeed in the...
09/22/2025

Wilson graduated from Northeast Lauderdale High School in 2020, and found the skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Meridian.

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Rashodrik Wilson, a native of Meridian, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74.

While Meridian expects to collect more money over the next 12 months, the additional funds will not come from a tax incr...
09/22/2025

While Meridian expects to collect more money over the next 12 months, the additional funds will not come from a tax increase. City Council members on Thursday voted to keep the city’s millage rate the same at 52.7 mills.

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The Meridian City Council held a public hearing Thursday to give residents an opportunity ask questions and weigh in on the proposed budget for the upcoming 2026 Fiscal Year.

A handful of Meridian residents were up bright and early Saturday to take a physical fitness test needed to become part-...
09/22/2025

A handful of Meridian residents were up bright and early Saturday to take a physical fitness test needed to become part-time police officers. The weekend test was hosted at the Meridian Community College track.

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Meridian residents were up bright and early Saturday to take a physical fitness test needed to become part-time police officers. The weekend test was hosted at the Meridian Community College track.

The Lauderdale County School District Board of Trustees welcomed a new member Thursday as Dana Foreman was sworn in by C...
09/19/2025

The Lauderdale County School District Board of Trustees welcomed a new member Thursday as Dana Foreman was sworn in by Circuit Clerk Donna Jill Johnson.

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The Lauderdale County School District Board of Trustees welcomed a new member Thursday as Dana Foreman was sworn in by Circuit Clerk Donna Jill Johnson.

Magnolia Middle School seventh graders tackled hard topics with a bit of fun Thursday as they attended the I Got You! He...
09/19/2025

Magnolia Middle School seventh graders tackled hard topics with a bit of fun Thursday as they attended the I Got You! Health Life Choices for Teens program at Meridian Community College.

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Magnolia Middle School seventh graders tackled hard topics with a bit of fun Thursday as they attended the I Got You! Health Life Choices for Teens program at Meridian Community College.

Local students put their computer skills to work solving hands-on problems Thursday as they took part in C Spire’s C3 Jr...
09/18/2025

Local students put their computer skills to work solving hands-on problems Thursday as they took part in C Spire’s C3 Jr. coding challenge at the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian.

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Local students put their computer skills to work solving hands-on problems Thursday as they took part in C Spire’s C3 Jr. coding challenge at the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian.

For the first time in 23 years Union and West Lauderdale are playing in a regular season matchup. Read more at:
09/17/2025

For the first time in 23 years Union and West Lauderdale are playing in a regular season matchup.

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For the first time in 23 years Union and West Lauderdale are playing in a regular season matchup.

Meridian residents thinking about careers in law enforcement will have an opportunity to see what it takes Saturday as t...
09/16/2025

Meridian residents thinking about careers in law enforcement will have an opportunity to see what it takes Saturday as the city’s Public Safety department hosts a physical fitness test.

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Meridian residents thinking about careers in law enforcement will have an opportunity to see what it takes Saturday as the city’s Public Safety department hosts a physical fitness test.

After finishing in the top three of the state’s Class 4A All-Sports competition for the second consecutive year, the Wes...
09/16/2025

After finishing in the top three of the state’s Class 4A All-Sports competition for the second consecutive year, the West Lauderdale High School Knights have a message for the rest of Mississippi: You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

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After finishing in the top three of the state's Class 4A All-Sports competition for the second consecutive year, the West Lauderdale High School Knights have a message for the rest of Mississippi:

ICYMI: “Top Guns: The Next Generation,” a six-part series following NAS Meridian trainees through the final six months o...
09/16/2025

ICYMI: “Top Guns: The Next Generation,” a six-part series following NAS Meridian trainees through the final six months of their training debuts 8 p.m. tonight on National Geographic. It will be available for streaming tomorrow on Hulu and Disney+

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Meridian and Lauderdale Count residents may see some familiar sights on their television screens as National Geographic airs its new series about Naval aviator trainees onboard Naval Air Station Meridian.

ICYMI: A portion of Grand Avenue from the Interstate 20/59 North Frontage Road to St. John Street is closed beginning to...
09/15/2025

ICYMI: A portion of Grand Avenue from the Interstate 20/59 North Frontage Road to St. John Street is closed beginning today as work is underway to replace a bridge.

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The Meridian City Council in July awarded the Grand Avenue bridge project to Chris Albritton Construction Co. Inc. in the amount of $2,182,349,99, which was the lowest of two bids received.

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