The Meridian Star

The Meridian Star East Mississippi's newspaper of record since 1898.

The Meridian Star is a 15,000 circulation daily newspaper that serves East Mississippi, specifically Meridian and Lauderdale County.

Due to user access issues, The Meridian Star will no longer be able to update this page. Follow our new page The Real Me...
03/13/2026

Due to user access issues, The Meridian Star will no longer be able to update this page. Follow our new page The Real Meridian Star for the same quality journalism you know and trust. You can also visit us online at

Meridian’s African American Business District was once a thriving spot for Black residents to shop, mingle and have ...

Ochsner Rush Health is welcoming Dr. Allison McDonald to the Ochsner Rush OBGYN clinic, located at 1800 12th St., Meridi...
03/12/2026

Ochsner Rush Health is welcoming Dr. Allison McDonald to the Ochsner Rush OBGYN clinic, located at 1800 12th St., Meridian.

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Ochsner Rush Health is welcoming Dr. Allison McDonald to the Ochsner Rush OBGYN clinic, located at 1800 12th St., Meridian.

Meridian Police and Fire departments faced each other on the basketball court Wednesday to prove which agency is the bes...
03/12/2026

Meridian Police and Fire departments faced each other on the basketball court Wednesday to prove which agency is the best.

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Meridian Police and Fire departments faced each other on the basketball court Wednesday to prove which agency is the best. The friendly rivalry game took place during the city’s Spring […]

Lauderdale County voters joined their fellow Mississippians at the polls on Tuesday to decide which candidates will be t...
03/11/2026

Lauderdale County voters joined their fellow Mississippians at the polls on Tuesday to decide which candidates will be the Republican and Democratic nominees for U.S. Senate heading into the November general election.

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Lauderdale County voters joined their fellow Mississippians at the polls on Tuesday to decide which candidates will be the Republican and Democratic nominees for U.S. Senate heading into the November […]

A federal lawsuit alleging disability discrimination has been filed against Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s Ole Farm Beef...
03/10/2026

A federal lawsuit alleging disability discrimination has been filed against Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s Ole Farm Beef, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Tuesday.

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A federal lawsuit alleging disability discrimination has been filed against Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s Ole Farm Beef, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Tuesday.   In a news […]

Polls will be open Tuesday for Lauderdale County residents to vote in the 2026 primary elections. Read more at:
03/09/2026

Polls will be open Tuesday for Lauderdale County residents to vote in the 2026 primary elections.

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Polls will be open Tuesday for Lauderdale County residents to vote in the 2026 primary elections. Voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters must bring a photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, military identification card or other government identification.

The MCC Performing and Fine Arts Celebration, which is a partnership with MCC and The MAX, is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesda...
03/09/2026

The MCC Performing and Fine Arts Celebration, which is a partnership with MCC and The MAX, is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at The MAX in downtown Meridian. The event is free and open to the public.

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Music will fill the halls of the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience when Meridian Community College students take the stage for a special celebration of the arts.

Drivers traveling through eastern Lauderdale County will need to make adjustments for fuel and food as the Interstate 20...
03/09/2026

Drivers traveling through eastern Lauderdale County will need to make adjustments for fuel and food as the Interstate 20/59 overpass at Russell is scheduled to close March 20.

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Drivers traveling through eastern Lauderdale County will need to make adjustments for fuel and food as the Interstate 20/59 overpass at Russell is scheduled to close March 20.

Anyone involved with coaching knows the main duty is leading a team to victory. That, however, is different for those i...
03/09/2026

Anyone involved with coaching knows the main duty is leading a team to victory. That, however, is different for those involved with coaching youth sports. Just ask Rusty Warden.

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Anyone involved with coaching knows the main duty is leading a team to victory.

The East Mississippi Drug Task Force on Thursday joined with other law enforcement agencies in a city-wide action result...
03/06/2026

The East Mississippi Drug Task Force on Thursday joined with other law enforcement agencies in a city-wide action resulting in seized drugs and multiple arrests.

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The East Mississippi Drug Task Force on Thursday joined with other law enforcement agencies in a city-wide action resulting in seized drugs and multiple arrests.

Fourth grade students at Lamar Elementary School visited the State Capitol in Jackson on Thursday, where they met with S...
03/06/2026

Fourth grade students at Lamar Elementary School visited the State Capitol in Jackson on Thursday, where they met with Sen. Tyler McCaughn.

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Fourth grade students at Lamar Elementary School visited the State Capitol in Jackson on Thursday, where they met with Sen. Tyler McCaughn. McCaughn represents Senate District 31, which includes parts […]

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