Meridian to celebrate its railroad history Nov. 7 1 MIN READ
Sam Neville, early Meridian railroad hero. Sam Neville died Nov. 10, 1945. He and his wife had taken a room in Lamar Hotel, which we now know as the Lauderdale […]
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Law Enforcement Reports for Oct. 31 4 MIN READ
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community informed about potential criminal activity. Pursuant to a new policy, the names […]
Keb’ Mo’ brings soulful blues to MSU-Meridian Nov. 13
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Keb’ Mo’ is bringing his signature red guitars and soulful blues songs to Meridian for a Nov. 13 show at Mississippi State’s Ril...
Meridian dominates homecoming clash 1 MIN READ
Homecoming for Meridian High School was a smashing success Friday night as the Wildcats clawed their way to a 24-6 district 7A Region 3 win over Northwest Rankin, to move […]
Several Halloween related activities planned for this week 3 MIN READ
This week Halloween activities get in full swing in Meridian and Lauderdale County as several local organizations get into the spooky theme of the season. The city of Meridian and […]
MPD releases update on Oct. 20 shooting case 1 MIN READ
The Meridian Police Department released information Monday evening that the third victim of the shooting Oct. 20 died as a result of injuries sustained during the incident. The shooting occurred […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $70,000
Several hundred participants gathered Saturday morning at Meridian City Hall lawn to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association of East Mississippi. The walk is […]
Meridian Energy courts electricity users offshore in Tiwai-type new investment bid
You set up an operation in New Zealand, and we will power it. This is the message Meridian Energy is sharing with big businesses offshore, as it works to...
Police allege murder-suicide in northwest Meridian home
A husband and wife were found dead in their Meridian home in an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Meridian Police Department. Officers were called for a welfare check following concerns of domestic v...
Interstate 84 to close overnight on Sunday between Ten Mile and Meridian Road interchanges
A bystander performed CPR on a man involved in a two-vehicle crash in Boise, but the man later died at a hospital. The collision occurred near South Curtis Road and West Randolph Drive. Police continue to in...
Meridian receives unmodified audit for FY2024 2 MIN READ
The Meridian City Council received an analysis of its Fiscal Year 2024 audit Tuesday evening that showed the accounting firm that performed the audit gave the city a clean/unmodified opinion […]
Meridian superintendent focuses on district growth despite D grade 2 MIN READ
Meridian Public School District Superintendent Dr. Amy Carter told the Board of Trustees that while the district received a D grade in the recent Mississippi Statewide Accountability System scores, the […]
LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS FOR Oct. 24 3 MIN READ
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community informed about potential criminal activity. Pursuant to a new policy, the names […]
Meridian native Laura Kittrell shares her story of TV glory
From Meridian to New York to Los Angeles, Amazon Prime Network’s television series “Elle” showrunner and Meridian-native Laura Kittrell has had a long journey from East Mississippi to the big […]
MPD announces arrest in double homicide
The Meridian Police Department has arrested and charged Tommy Lard, 28, in connection with Tuesday’s shooting in the 2400 block of Fourth Avenue that left two people dead and a […]
Ribbon cutting held for MCC’s new Transportation Technology Training Center
Meridian Community College hosted a special ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Transportation Technology Training Center Wednesday afternoon. The new training center will provide hands-on training in diesel...
‘Our People — That’s Gerstner Oil Right There’
Nearly 50 years ago in 1977, Rudy Gerstner bought out Rhian Oil, located on the corner of Douglas Avenue and Second Street in the Meridian District.
Grayson hosts panel discussion at The MAX
Long-time weatherman and television news personality Walt Grayson, who also was the host of Mississippi Roads during much of its run made a visit to The Max in Meridian to […]
Two dead, one critically injured in Meridian shooting
The Meridian, Mississippi Police Department responded this morning to reports of shots fired in the 2400 block of Fourth Avenue. Upon arrival, officers secured the scene and discovered two individuals […]
MSU-Meridian receives $500,000 grant to expand rural clinical training for physician assistant students 2 M...
Mississippi State University-Meridian is one of two Magnolia State institutions sharing a $500,000 U.S. Department of Education grant to expand clinical training opportunities for physician assistant student...
Cornerstone Caregiving cuts ribbon on business 1 MIN READ
A new business that seeks to help seniors and their caregivers had a ribbon cutting Tuesday evening at their location at 1907 6th St. in downtown Meridian. Cornerstone Caregiving officially […]
MPD provides tour of Real Time Crime Center
The Meridian Police Department provided an inside look at its Real Time Crime Center Tuesday afternoon, as U.S. Rep. Michael Guest was on hand to see the progress of the […]
Law Enforcement Reports for Oct. 17
The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community informed about potential criminal activity. Pursuant to a new policy, the names […]