Meridian News

A local church sponsored a basketball tournament to honor the life of a young man while creating a brighter future for other young people.

State Democratic Party chairman, Rickey Cole, was joined by Democratic nominee for mayor of Meridian, Percy Bland, and his supporters outside the Lauderdale County Democratic Party headquarters.

When it comes to serving the children in Lauderdale County, Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi Executive Director, Ricky Hood, says his organization is barely able 'to scratch the surface.' "This summer we will register about 1,000 kids.

Camp Shelby's annual Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony scheduled Thursday will include a special ceremony for the family of Sgt.

Meridian police arrested Laderrick Rencher, 37, for a holdup earlier this week at Cefco on Highway 39.

The ribbon has been cut, and Meridian's new Police Station is officially commissioned.

There's a call for action to end the growing number of fights that are taking place near some Meridian housing areas.

After serving 42 years in an Arizona prison for a crime he didn't commit, a 58-year-old man was finally released this April.

An early morning armed robbery has left a Meridian store owner injured. It happened about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chimney's Tobacco Store at 5300 5th Street.

However, not even the pouring rain could stop Britt Gulley from entertaining the crowd at Dumont Plaza.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church presented a concert featuring the Ohio Northern University National Tour Choir.. The choir is on a 38-day concert tour to 26 states, and stopped in Meridian to present the free concert.

Twenty male freshman from Meridian High School attended Project O.N.E. hosted by Meridian Community College and Rush Hospital.

THe US 11 Antique Alley and Yard Sale, on the backroads of Appalachia for 502 miles, is always the weekend after Mother's Day and will be held Thursday-Sunday. The festive roadside sale will be held on U.S. Highway 11 from Meridian, Miss.

The city of Meridian has received its report card, and it's good. Results of the city's audit were revealed today.

The CD, recorded inside the museum on Jimmie's own furniture allows lovers of his music to hear a recreated version of his music that still sounds authentic.

The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation presented its annual Head of the Class awards to students at Ross Collins Career and Technical Center Monday.

A former Sack and Save store in Columbus will be converted into a bowling alley.

There are more concerns about the quality of water provided by the Northeast Lauderdale Water Association.

Meridian police say they're investigating a report from a Wayne County, Miss., woman that she was kidnapped there Friday morning and brought to Meridian.

Student Services Manager Marilyn James says that most of their students balance a lot while attending class.