The Real Meridian Star

09/09/2026

https://meridianstar.com/2026/09/09/clarkdale-runs-its-record-to-2-0-with-22-8-win-over-stringer/

Clarkdale started off slow in their contest against Stringer Friday night, but rallied with a strong performance by junior running back Leland Harris to defeat the Red Devils 22-8. The […]

09/09/2026

After an initial hiccup, Lauderdale County supervisors have approved the county’s 2027 budget.

Find out what caused the delay and what’s included in the approved spending plan:
https://meridianstar.com/2026/09/09/after-hiccup-supervisors-approve-2027-budget/

09/09/2026

The Meridian Police Department is investigating a shooting at 39th Place.

Read the latest details:

The Meridian Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred Monday evening that left the victim with severe injuries from an incident that occurred at 39th Place in […]

09/09/2026

Meridian is mourning the loss of longtime civic leader Fannie Johnson, whose service and dedication left a lasting impact on the community.

Read more about her life and legacy:

Police provide updates on homicide investigation The community continues to mourn the death of former Meridian City Council member and beloved community leader Fannie Johnson following her tragic death Friday. […]

09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

09/04/2026

The City of Meridian is mourning the tragic loss of former City Councilwoman and L.O.V.E.’s Kitchen Executive Director Fannie Johnson, remembered as a devoted servant leader who spent her life helping others.

One suspect is in custody as local, state and federal authorities continue their investigation.

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One suspect in custody as investigation continues The City of Meridian is in profound mourning following the sudden and tragic death of former City Councilwoman and Executive Director of L.O.V.E.’s […]

09/02/2026

Sarah (Jean) Lull Watson 1938-2026

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

📚 Keep the pages turning. Keep the dreams growing.

Dolly Parton's legacy lives in every child who opens a book and discovers a bigger world. United Way of East Mississippi is helping local children receive books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library — and our community can help carry that legacy forward.

Give. Share. Sign up an eligible child. Together, we can put more stories, more possibility, and more hope into little hands.

CLICK HERE DONATE TO UNITED WAY OF EAST MISSISSIPPI:

https://www.uwem.org/ways-to-give

CLICK HERE DONATE TO SIGN UP FOR DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY:

https://www.uwem.org/imagination-library