Trojans turn to Frey to lead football program
By Brandon Shields Northeast Lauderdale has its new head football coach. David Frey takes over as the head football coach of the Trojans after spending the last two years as […]
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Partridge ready to continue West Lauderdale’s winning tradition
By Brandon Shields West Lauderdale has named its new baseball coach and it’s one of their own. Kameron Partridge was named the new head coach of the Knights officially on […]
Veteran Coach Stacy Luker Leads Raiders Into New Era
By Dale Constance A veteran high school football coach moving to a new team in a new state may seem just like another simple, routine part of the job. Don’t […]
Myba Keeps Swinging Despite Drop In Summer Registration
By Dale Constance One would think a decline in registration for the Meridian Youth Baseball Association (MYBA) summer season would be problematic. Not so fast, according to MYBA vice president […]
31 finalists vie for Distinguished Young Women scholarships 2 MIN READ
Laura Hyche Thirty-one of Mississippi’s most accomplished high school senior girls will compete for more than $36,000 in college scholarships as the 2027 Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi Program be...
Building Momentum: Bland reflects on first year as mayor 4 MIN READ
Mayor highlights gains in public safety, infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization and economic development during State of the City address. Meridian Mayor Percy Bland reflected on his first year in offic...
Stuff the Bus drive returns to help local students prepare for school 1 MIN READ
United Way of East Mississippi’s annual school supply and uniform drive, “Stuff the Bus”, will take place on North Hills Street at Raising Cane’s, Sam’s Club and at two of […]
Passing of Ken Rainey a Major Loss for Meridian
By Coleman Warner The death of longtime Meridian music and culture advocate Kenneth Rainey Sr. this week was devastating to many who closely observed or benefitted from Rainey’s efforts as […]
Community mourns the passing of Ken Rainey Sr.
The Meridian community is mourning the loss of Ken Rainey Sr., who passed away. Rainey was well known throughout the area for his dedication to the community and the lasting […]
Workforce Pell Grant program ramping up in Mississippi 1 MIN READ
Jeremy Pittari Magnolia Tribune Mississippians looking to seek a degree or training in a high-skill, high-wage job will soon be able to apply for Workforce Pell Grant funds. Expanded access […]
Supreme Court ruling in MS vote counting case deals blow to Trump effort 4 MIN READ
Taylor Vance Michael Goldberg MIssissippi Today The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Mississippi law in a ruling that will allow more than a dozen states to count mail-in […]
Marty, Linda Davidson gift aids MSU Riley Center operation, mission 1 MIN READ
A new endowment from Marty and Linda Davidson of Meridian will ensure the continued growth of art, education and community engagement at Mississippi State University’s Riley Center. MSU’s Riley Center […]
Ochsner Rush Medical Center nationally recognized for excellence in stroke care 2 MIN READ
Ochsner Rush Medical Centerhas received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke r...
Truck Stop Sign a Cultural Beacon 3 MIN READ
By Coleman Warner It’s just after 10 on a recent weekday night and there’s a pleasant buzz in the Magnolia Restaurant of the Queen City Truck Stop. Sitting at […]
The making of a fisherwoman 6 MIN READ
Brad Dye I could feel her frustration as I watched from the back of the drift boat. It was a feeling that I knew quite well, casts didn’t fall where […]
Meridian kicks off America 250 celebration
Residents and visitors will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate Independence Day in Meridian this weekend as the city hosts a variety of patriotic events marking both the Fourth of […]
MS Democrats hope they are not saying ‘if’ again after midterm elections
By Bobby Harrison “If” has often been the refrain for many Mississippi Democrats after losing statewide elections, as they have done with regularity since 2003. “If we only had a […]
Meridian to host traveling Smithsonian exhibit beginning July 4 2 MIN READ
This year’s July 4 holiday marks more than the high point of Meridian’s patriotic celebration of America250 events — it’s also the opening date for a six-week exhibition that brings […]
Oil Can Boyd: Meridian’s Baseball Legend 4 MIN READ
Laura Hyche For baseball fans in Meridian and Lauderdale County, the name Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd evokes memories of blazing fastballs, colorful personality, and a hometown hero who made […]
The Best Father’s Day Ever
Brad Dye The Meridian Star As I write this, on the heels of what was without a doubt one of the best Father’s Days ever, the words of Robin Wall […]
Work plans to impact traffic on Minnow Bucket Road 1 MIN READ
Drivers are encouraged to take precautions and plan alternate routes as work planned on Minnow Bucket Road will impact traffic over the next week. Lauderdale County Road and Bridge crews […]
Marion wins T-Mobile Hometown Grant
The Town of Marion has been awarded a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to help build a new community park complex behind Town Hall after being selected as one of only […]
RESTORING THE ROAR: Meridian High School Football Calls on Community Support
Laura Hyche The Meridian Star The roar is coming back to Meridian High School, and according to Assistant Coach for Wide Receivers Jason Franklin, MHS needs the entire Wildcat family […]
Parking expansion to begin at Government Center 1 MIN READ
Residents visiting the Lauderdale County Government Center will soon see construction underway as work is set to begin on a parking lot expansion. Approved by the Board of Supervisors in […]