The Meridian Star

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.

07/24/2025

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07/23/2025

LaJames Shondre Griffin, 31, was last seen in the 5500 block of Gene Carr Road on Sunday, July 13. He is described as a black male, approximately 5-foot, 7-inches tall and 100 pounds.

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East Mississippi residents are asked to keep an eye out as the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department investigates a missing person.

07/23/2025

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department announced two suspects are in custody Wednesday in connection with an investigation into the theft of a utility task vehicle, or UTV.

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Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department announced two suspects are in custody Wednesday in connection with an investigation into the theft of a utility task vehicle, or UTV.

07/22/2025

07/22/2025

Meridianites needing additional help around the house have a new business in town to provide just that, as Golden Angels Home Health Care Agency opened its doors with a ribbon cutting Tuesday in downtown Meridian.

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Meridianites needing additional help around the house have a new business in town to provide just that, as Golden Angels Home Health Care Agency opened its doors with a ribbon cutting Tuesday in downtown Meridian.

07/22/2025

A Collinsville woman is accusing Lauderdale County officials of stonewalling attempts to investigate a traffic stop in which she alleges a sheriff’s deputy used excessive force.

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A Collinsville woman is accusing Lauderdale County officials of stonewalling attempts to investigate a traffic stop in which she alleges a sheriff’s deputy used excessive force.

07/22/2025

Here is the current breakdown of warnings and advisories for heat related products across the area today. Please stay cool!

07/21/2025

Art appreciators are invited to take part in an evening of celebrating artistry at Masterpieces for Merrehope, happening Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Meridian Museum of Art.

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Art appreciators are invited to take part in an evening of celebrating artistry at Masterpieces for Merrehope, happening Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Meridian Museum of Art.

07/18/2025

A weekend of celebrating musicians and songwriters kicked off Friday with performances by three talented songwriters during a Brown Bag Lunch at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience.

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A weekend of celebrating musicians and songwriters kicked off Friday with performances by three talented songwriters during a Brown Bag Lunch at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. The two-hour performance, which was free and open to the public, was the first of several weekend events p...

07/18/2025

Lauderdale County supervisors are facing a decision whether to continue to pick up limbs and other debris from county rights-of-way, limit what the county will and won’t pick up or stop the service altogether.

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Lauderdale County supervisors are facing a decision whether to continue to pick up limbs and other debris from county rights-of-way, limit what the county will and won’t pick up or stop the service altogether.

07/18/2025

Local teacher and cyclist Ed Abdella was recognized Tuesday by Meridian Mayor Percy Bland and the City Council after he recently completed the transcontinental Race Across America.

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Local teacher and cyclist Ed Abdella was recognized Tuesday by Meridian Mayor Percy Bland and the City Council after he recently completed the transcontinental Race Across America. The 3,061-mile cycling race stretches from Oceanside, California, to Atlantic City, New Jersey, with participants havin...