Meridian News

First Baptist Church in Meridian is officially celebrating its 175th anniversary.

"Stop the Violence" rallies are becoming increasingly common in Meridian. With a large number of violent crimes perpetrated by youth, that younger generation is now taking a stand with its own rally.

News surrounding Mississippi's Senate race continues to get more heated and controversial.

Meridian firefighters are on the scene of a suspicious fire at Western Gardens Apartment Complex in Meridian.

Government and civic leaders from Lauderdale and Kemper County are exploring an option which some say could benefit both Naval Air Station Meridian and the community at large.

The Reconciliation Committee in Meridian continues to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the July 2003 shooting at Lockheed Martin.

Work is currently underway at one of Meridian's busiest retail areas. Preliminary site work is being done on the second phase of the Meridian Crossings' project near Bonita Lakes Mall.

Learning and fun are the main things on the list of things to do at camp fire academy.

JACKSON, Miss. - Facing allegations of vote buying and a challenge to a GOP primary runoff win, the Thad Cochran campaign said it made a mistake accounting for nearly $53,000 in get-out-the-vote cash and will Cochran camp: FEC get-out-vote filing was 'screwed up' JACKSON, Miss.

There aren't many church congregations in Lauderdale County dating back to 1839.

A former Mississippi State basketball player came to Meridian to talk to kids in Meridian's city summer basketball league about high character.

Volunteer Mississippi will present opportunities to access federal funds and resources for several nonprofits including Americorps State, Vista, National Civilian Community Corps, and Senior Corps Program.

The Make A Wish Foundation came through Tuesday evening for two Meridian teenagers.

Police tell The Hattiesburg American a 21-year-old Meridian man remains in the Forrest County jail on a first-degree murder charge.

The annual event started Sunday with a special church service at 31st Missionary Baptist Church in Meridian.

First Baptist Church in Meridian marks its 175th anniversary next weekend. Starting Monday, Newscenter 11 will bring you a special report, taking a look at the rich history of the congregation that originally started out as a church near Bonita Lakes.

July 4, supposed to be a holiday for celebration, turned deadly in one Meridian neighborhood.

Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Cobler confirms a 19-year old male is dead after being shot in the head late Friday night.

Friday's picture-perfect weather made for an even better time at Meridian's annual Fourth of July celebration at Bonita Lakes.

A community garden project in Meridian is providing more than just food. The Love and Peas Garden was established 9 months ago.