Meridian News

A real estate company released a list of the best cities to live in Mississippi, and Meridian did not fare too well.

A long-vacant building in a strategic location between the interstate and downtown Meridian could have a new life ahead of it.

Search and rescue is a major part of emergency management, according to retired Alaska state trooper, Paul Burke, who is now an instructor for the National Association for Search and Rescue.

Harper was fired from the Meridian Police Department in October 2013. The charge stems from an incident in November 2013, almost two weeks later.

Steps are being taken to further curb incarceration costs for the city of Meridian.

Tuesdays at Trinity's first concert of the 2014 Lenten season will feature string bassist Marcus Machado at noon March 18 in the Trinity Episcopal Church sanctuary, followed by lunch in the parish hall, prepared by Trinity's Merry Marthas.

We are one step closer to finding out the fate of one of Meridian's most historic buildings.

Meridian police responded to a shooting incident Monday night. It occurred at a residence in the 700 block of Waterview Drive around 11 p.m. When the officers arrived, the victim had already been transported to a local hospital after being shot in the arm.

The City of Meridian is taking steps to reduce its costs for incarceration. The city council approved an effort today which allows city officials to place ankle bracelets on some non-violent offenders.

Several members from the public gathered at City Hall for a special meeting of the Civil Service Commission.

Just 15 miles northeast of downtown Meridian lies Naval Air Station Meridian jet training facility.

A ruling may come this week in the case brought against a former Meridian cop for allegedly impersonating an officer.

Just last month, the CAO of Meridian was voted in with Mike McGrevey taking the spot.

La'Datren Deas' lay-up with three seconds left led Pascagoula past Laurel 59-58 in the 5A South State Finals on Saturday night at Laurel Gymnasium.

Entries were taken from over 15 different counties across the area. The grand prize winner, Ryan Graber, received a John O'Neil Johnson Toyota bad boy buggy four wheeler.

Weeks after the murder of Christopher Gregory, friends and family filled the driveway in front of the mobile home where his body was discovered.

"So, it's a good feeling," warden Johnny Crockett says. "There's a lot of work that goes into this and a lot of man hours that goes into it."

Faulkenbery's Bridal is located on 3700 Highway 39 North in Meridian. The store offers top of the line bridal wear and accessories.

MCC president, Dr. Scott Elliott, says it's a great learning experience for the students and a good way to get the word out about the program: "We think it has a strong nexus with the future of our community, really, with things like the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center coming to Meridian," said Elliott.

Meridian police have finally overcome what has been the biggest hurdle in this investigation: Identifying John Doe.