Lauderdale County News

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.

Meridian's general election is less than two weeks away and on Thursday night, the candidates took to the campaign trail.

Two Lauderdale County students won high honors for their participation in a year-long stock market game and essay competition.

Several agencies responded and worked together, along with the school, to help resolve the mock situation and keep all of the students and faculty safe.

Hundreds of vendors will be selling all kinds of items. If you like garage sales and hunting for treasures this is the sale for you.

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 major effort is being announced to repair many homes in Lauderdale County. Earlier this year the Habitat for Humanity office in Meridian joined a national effort to provide minor home repairs for locals who are elderly, disabled and veterans.

There's a new development in a multi-million dollar bond issue in Lauderdale County.

East Kemper County Elementary student Jashaya Hopson, 6, was found Wednesday afternoon in Lauderdale County after being kidnapped from her school library by an adult female at about 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol has canceled a statewide Amber Alert for 6-year-old Jashayla Markayia Hopson, who was located Thursday afternoon.