Meridian News

Meridian Public Schools hosted the District's first "Parent University" today. Parents of Meridian students enjoyed entertainment, but also learned a lot about what to expect for the new school year.

Supporters of the Better Schools, Better Jobs have been circulating a petition this week at the Neshoba County Fair.

A partnership between Mississippi Farm Bureau and the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation will now offer discount admission fees to the Jimmie Rodgers Museum for members of Farm Bureau and their families.

Perched on the porch of their cabin, the Yates family was able to enjoy the Meridian Day festivities, which they say just as the fair, have grown tremendously over the years.

The bride is the granddaughter of Leatrice Buie and the late Jesse Buie of Brookhaven, MS, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chaney of Meridian, MS.

Kent Rodgers, North Louisiana Council of Governments executive director, tells The Times the study will look at the condition of existing railroad tracks between the cities, potential stops, hours of operation and the cost to operate the service.

In addition to all the school supplies collected, the organization also raised $17,000 in cash which was used for supply kits and uniform vouchers for school children.

The Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi Gathered in the club's gymnasium this evening for a special cause.

Organizers are preparing for Meridian Day at the Neshoba County Fair Wednesday. A Meridian delegation participates every year in Mississippi's Giant House Party.

A seminar offering advice about choosing financial stocks will be offered in Meridian by a retired MSU Meridian accounting professor whose investments made more than $1 million over a 10-year period.

The community continues to reflect on the old Jones Cleaners building in Meridian after it was torn down this past week.

A man was killed Saturday morning on Highway 19 South in Meridian when he had a heart attack while driving.

One man is in custody for a home invasion that happened last month. Derlim Lemon is being charged with burglary for an incident happened June 19 in the 900 block of Myrtle Drive.

Dumont Plaza was the site of a block party and worship service to mark the end of "Love Out Loud."

Meridian city officials say disciplinary actions have been taken and more are coming after an incident involving a stun gun.

It was just after noon on July 11th when the lives of more than 30 residents who lived at Western Garden Apartments in Meridian were changed forever.

Lauderdale County leaders say they are working with Meridian city leaders to find a way to avoid draining a local reservoir.

The 2015 Distinguished Young Women Program of Mississippi program got kicked off Thursday night at the Temple Theatre in Meridian.

Authorities say 72-year-old Robert Glenn died Thursday, 12 days after that explosion at Glenn Cylinder Head on Russell Drive in Meridian.

Efforts to attract more businesses to downtown Meridian are succeeding. A grand opening was held today for a new soul food restaurant.