Meridian Community College graduate Natacha Fortenberry gained more than just cooking skills from its Culinary Arts Program. “It gave me hope for the future,” said Fortenberry, a 55-year-old ...

Last week State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested William Clark, former Sardis Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer, for allegedly submitting fraudulent ...

KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (AP) — A new historical marker has been unveiled in the hometown of James Meredith, honoring the Black man who fought white supremacy by integrating the University of ...

The Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) celebrates the passage of vital legislation over the weekend that delivers much-needed disaster relief to states and forest landowners across the southern ...

Visits from Santa Claus, colorful Christmas lights and festive activities have dominated Meridian and Lauderdale County as the community celebrates the Christmas holiday. Hundreds of visitors come ...

Dozens of local children have new soccer, football and basketballs to play with after Meridian Parks and Recreation held its annual Holiday Ball Bash Saturday at Highland Park. The yearly event ...

Meridian police and firefighters were recognized Tuesday as city officials praised their efforts to keep Queen City residents safe. Mayor Jimmie Smith said both departments work hard and do a good ...

Around 300 local children will wake up to presents under the Christmas tree Wednesday after The Salvation Army of Meridian held its annual Angel Tree distribution at Uptown Meridian. Each year ...

On December 20th, the Meridian Lauderdale Public Library had its 4th annual Santa’s Workshop. Santa’s Workshop is a festive community outreach event complete with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a petting ...

Parents and families were treated to a dose of holiday cheer Wednesday as Central’s Children’s Center held its annual Christmas programs at Central United Methodist Church. Children from the 1 ...

The Meridian Police Department is asking the public for help locating a suspect in a fatal shooing Thursday that left one person dead. Jontae Lawan Portis, 25, is wanted for capital murder in ...

The City of Meridian Public Works Department has issued a boil water notice for the area from Virginia Drive to Church Avenue up to A Street. All drinking water should be boiled vigorously for one ...