Collinsville News

Push America's Journey of Hope cyclists ride onto the campus of Meridian Community College Tuesday afternoon.

Push America's Journey of Hope will be cycling through Meridian today. The Pi Kappa Phi sponsored group of cyclists is biking across the country to raise money for the disabled.

From staff reports The Mississippi Department of Transportation issued a traffic alert Wednesday to motorists traveling on I-59/I-20 in Lauderdale County.

A Monday morning accident that claimed one life and left two others injured is under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

One of the most anticipated highway projects in this area is the four-laning of Highway 19, from Meridian to Philadelphia.

A contract has been awarded to four-lane the 5.3 mile stretch of Highway 19 in Lauderdale County from Collinsville to the Newton County line, with work expected to begin in August.

A Lauderdale County woman died of severe head trauma when she reportedly jumped or fell from a moving vehicle.

July 4 Events at Bonita Lakes The City of Meridian and Cellular South will host an Independence Day celebration at Bonita Lakes today.

To Hattiesburg High School athletic director Cheyenne Trussell, the Fourth of July is more than just another holiday.

Barbara Williams, Coordinator for The Meridian Star Newspaper in Education program, gives Eddie Eshee, a student at Meridian Community College, a $50 gift certificate to Piggly Wiggly in Collinsville.

A Collinsville man has now been charged with the burglary of an unoccupied home that occurred at about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Your dad may be a hero, he may be well-known, or he may just be a regular guy who also happens to be an amazing father.

Wild bear found in Meridian By Otha Barham outdoors editor A black bear has been spotted living inside Meridian's city limits - a rarity for this part of the state.

The keys to a long and happy marriage are no secret. Just ask the Hensley sisters of Conehatta.

The Jones County Junior College Board of Trustees voted Friday morning to hire two new head coaches. via Laurel Leader-Call

“It's always about going out and grassroots (campaigns). In Mississippi people still expect to be asked for a vote, and this is the way you go and do it. What a great day to be in Lake”

The town of Lake may be small, but every year Lake Fest attracts some big political names. via WTOK-TV Meridian

PHOTOS BY BRIAN LIVINGSTON / THE MERIDIAN STAR LIVELY ARTS FESTIVAL Thunderstorms that had moved through Lauderdale County early Saturday morning gave way to partly cloudy skies and a good festival crowd at the ... via Meridian Star

It's a saying plenty of us in East Mississippi have heard ad nauseam over the years. via Meridian Star

Police said they're investigating a location in Collinsville that may be connected to the 2005 disappearance of a little boy and his pregnant teen-age cousin. via CW11 St. Louis KPLR-TV

“Of course we had no indication he'd be governor much less president of our nation”

The youthful energy of 47-year old Bill Clinton when he was elected to the first of two terms as president of the United States was no act. via Meridian Star