The Real Meridian Star

11/10/2025

The Meridian City Council is expected to vote on an intent resolution in its Nov. 20 meeting, which is the next step forward in the process of issuing another bond to pay for the federal sewer consent decree.

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The Meridian City Council is expected to vote on an intent resolution in its Nov. 20 meeting, which is the next step forward in the process of issuing another bond to pay for the federal sewer consent decree.

11/07/2025

When you support local businesses through our Live Here, Shop Here campaign, you’re helping our community thrive! Thanks to Southern Accents for being a campaign sponsor! Be sure to stop by their open house this Sunday from 1-5 p.m. in Marion.

11/07/2025

Members of the East Mississippi Drug Task Force and Lauderdale County SWAT team made one arrest and seized narcotics following a search warrant Thursday, law enforcement officials announced.

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Members of the East Mississippi Drug Task Force and Lauderdale County SWAT team made one arrest and seized narcotics following a search warrant Thursday, law enforcement officials announced.

11/06/2025

Community leaders in business, art, healthcare and education toured Meridian High School on Thursday as school officials hosted the inaugural meeting of the Academies of Meridian Steering Committee.

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Community leaders in business, art, healthcare and education toured Meridian High School on Thursday as school officials hosted the inaugural meeting of the Academies of Meridian Steering Committee.

11/06/2025

More than 100 law enforcement officers from throughout the state were in Meridian Wednesday as Meridian Police Department, Meridian Community College Police Department and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation partnered to host a day of training at the MCC Riley Workforce Development Center.

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More than 100 law enforcement officers from throughout the state were in Meridian Wednesday as Meridian Police Department, Meridian Community College Police Department and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation partnered to host a day of training at the MCC Riley Workforce Development Center.

11/05/2025

Children’s of Mississippi’s outpatient specialty clinic in Meridian is moving to 4711 26th Ave. The new location will be open starting Nov. 10.

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Children’s of Mississippi’s outpatient specialty clinic in Meridian is moving to 4711 26th Ave. The new, larger location will be open starting Nov. 10.

11/05/2025

Updated: This post has been updated to correct the date of the Veterans Day program to Tuesday, Nov. 11.

East Mississippi residents are invited to join in a special program Tuesday recognizing the men and women of the U.S. Armed forces as the Veterans Day Planning Committee and East Mississippi Veterans Foundation hold a Veterans Day Tribute.

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East Mississippi residents are invited to join in a special program Monday recognizing the men and women of the U.S. Armed forces as the Veterans Day Planning Committee and East Mississippi Veterans Foundation hold a Veterans Day Tribute.   This year’s event is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. at...

11/05/2025

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11/05/2025

Former Quitman High School football standout Fredrick O’Neal McRae will be inducted into the Jackson State University Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 14 as the university recognizes his legacy as one of the greatest punters in Tiger football history.

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Former Quitman High School football standout Fredrick O’Neal McRae will be inducted into the Jackson State University Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 14 as the university recognizes his legacy as one of the greatest punters in Tiger football history.

11/04/2025

East Mississippi residents are invited to get a head start on their holiday shopping Thursday as Downtown Meridian hosts its annual Holiday Retail Open House.

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East Mississippi residents are invited to get a head start on their holiday shopping Thursday as Downtown Meridian hosts its annual Holiday Retail Open House.   The event, which runs from 5-8 p.m., sees downtown boutiques and businesses stay open late, giving shoppers an early peek at holiday merch...

11/04/2025

A brilliant soccer career that started in Lauderdale County and carried Alice Williamson to high ground is coming to an end as she completes a post-graduate degree at The Citadel military college and looks to the future.

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A brilliant soccer career that started in Lauderdale County and carried Alice Williamson to high ground is coming to an end as she completes a post-graduate degree at The Citadel military college and looks to the future.

11/03/2025

Meridian residents and visitors enjoyed a busy weekend of activities and events in downtown Meridian on Saturday, with multiple festivals and celebrations reaching from City Hall to Union Station.

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Meridian residents and visitors enjoyed a busy weekend of activities and events in downtown Meridian on Saturday, with multiple festivals and celebrations reaching from City Hall to Union Station.