Five Mississippi State University-Meridian graduates were recognized as outstanding students for the 2024 fall semester. They ...

The average temperature for New Year’s Day ranges from the higher 40s to lower 50s with little to no chance of rain. It’ll be ...

A Toomsuba woman was killed Tuesday in a shooting in the Lauderdale community, according to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Ward Calhoun said Metro Ambulance alerted E-911 ...

As a new year rapidly approaches and brings with it cause for celebration, Meridian and Lauderdale County residents are preparing to mark the occasion with bursts of fireworks. Fireworks, for many ...

Candidates running for offices in 2025 will be able to make their campaigns official Thursday as qualifying begins for municipal elections. On the ballot will be Mayoral positions for both the ...

Restoration, reconciliation and remembrance are all words that come to mind quite often for me when sitting in a church sanctuary, especially in the moments leading up to Communion. Thus, I did ...

Donations made before Dec. 31 are tax-deductible for the current year and go directly to helping individuals and families in need within the local community. Whether it’s providing a warm bed ...

Dozens of local children have new soccer, football and basketballs to play with after Meridian Parks and Recreation held its annual Holiday Ball Bash Saturday at Highland Park. The yearly event ...

Visits from Santa Claus, colorful Christmas lights and festive activities have dominated Meridian and Lauderdale County as the community celebrates the Christmas holiday. Hundreds of visitors come ...

State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested William Clark, former Sardis Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer, for allegedly submitting fraudulent invoices to ...

Lauderdale County Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday announced a suspect is in custody following a Christmas Eve shooting that left one person dead and two injured.