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Meridian Star 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., Meridian.

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Allison McDonald joins Ochsner Rush OB/GYN - Meridian Star 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 best.

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Meridian Police, Fire face off at Sowashee Court - Meridian Star 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 the Republican and Democratic nominees for U.S. Senate heading into the November general election.

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Hyde-Smith, Colom sail to party nomination in Lauderdale County - Meridian Star 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, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Tuesday.

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Disability discrimination lawsuit filed against Diamond Jim’s - Meridian Star 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.

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Polls open Tuesday in primary election - Meridian Star 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. Tuesday, March 17, at The MAX in downtown Meridian. The event is free and open to the public.

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MCC students to perform at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience in first college showcase - Meridian Star 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 20/59 overpass at Russell is scheduled to close March 20.

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I-20 overpass at Russell to close March 20 - Meridian Star 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 involved with coaching youth sports. Just ask Rusty Warden.

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Lamar’s Warden named MAIS Coach of the Year - Meridian Star 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 resulting in seized drugs and multiple arrests.

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Thursday law enforcement action yields multiple arrests - Meridian Star 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 Sen. Tyler McCaughn.

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Lamar students visit State Capitol - Meridian Star 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 […]