The Meridian City Council approved a resolution Tuesday morning to amend the fiscal year 2026 budget in the amount of $75,000 in order to free up funds to pay Willis Engineering for a flood damage ...

Several projects are under construction at the Meridian Public Safety Training Facility as the facility seeks to continue to expand to provide more resources to area law enforcement, fire, emergency ...

The Meridian Lauderdale County Public Library has a new executive director and Thursday afternoon city and county leaders and other guests got the opportunity to meet him during a meet-and-greet event ...

To recognize the contributions and life of Mississippi State University’s first black student, the ribbon was cut on a monument erected in the plaza on the Starkville campus that now bears his name.

At 1:23 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2026, Meridian Police responded to a commercial burglary in the 300 block of North Frontage Road. Entry was gained through a door. At 9:24 a.m. on Aug. 11, 2026, Meridian ...

The Great Depression had hit Meridian hard. Money was scarce. Businesses were struggling. And the city faced a difficult decision: Meridian Municipal Airport might have to close. But two brothers, Al ...

The ad was simple, but it caught my eye. “Camp tonight—no packing required. Your backyard. Your rules.” It was an ad for NEMO Equipment about easing your family into camping by setting up the tent in ...

Lauderdale County community leaders were encouraged to continue efforts to grow the area’s cultural identity at a Business After Hours event Tuesday organized by the East Mississippi Business ...

Next weekend the James Chaney Day celebration returns to Meridian with events scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16. During the Meridian City Council meeting Tuesday, Meridian Cultural Affairs Coordinator ...

Pickleball players in Meridian will have a new spot to play as the new courts at Northeast Park officially opened Wednesday. Meridian Parks and Recreation Director Thomas Adams labeled the opening of ...

It’s an age-old debate. What’s more important, skill or equipment? Does a great rig, stellar kit, or top-of-the-line gear make you a better fisherman, hunter, or backpacker? I think the short answer ...

Thursday night at the Copeland Center in Meridian 21 distinguished honorees were recognized in the annual Top 20 Under 40 reception hosted by the Meridian Star. The event recognizes those individuals ...