The Meridian Star

10/18/2024

Residents and visitors were treated to a two-man blues concert Thursday as Starkville duo Shank and Maim performed at the Brown Bag lunch at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience.

10/18/2024

Bonita Lakes may get an upgraded spillway after the Meridian City Council on Tuesday moved forward with designs for the park’s project.

10/17/2024

From performing outdoor yard work to reading to children to cleaning the porch and breezeway at a local retirement community, Meridian Community College students, faculty and staff spread out across the county Tuesday for their annual My College Cares Day.

From performing outdoor yard work to reading to children to cleaning the porch and breezeway at a local retirement community, Meridian Community College students, faculty and staff spread out across

10/16/2024

Meridian Mutual Federal Credit Union, in conjunction with Nextech, First Mississippi Federal Credit Union and Magnolia Shredding, will host a Shred + Med + Device Disposal Day on Thursday to give area residents an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted documents, drugs and devices.

Meridian Mutual Federal Credit Union, in conjunction with Nextech, First Mississippi Federal Credit Union and Magnolia Shredding, will host a Shred + Med + Device Disposal Day on Thursday to

10/16/2024

Meridian High School will hold its annual homecoming parade at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in downtown Meridian.

Meridian High School will hold its annual homecoming parade at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in downtown Meridian. Grand marshals of this year’s parade will be Debbie Young and Sonya Scarbrough.

10/15/2024

Athletes and outdoor enthusiasts will soon have a new source for their equipment and gear as Academy Sports + Outdoors is set to open in November.

10/15/2024

Meridian children were given a behind-the-scenes look at Meridian Airport on Monday as Meridian City Councilwoman Romande Walker hosted her annual Ward 4 tour.

10/14/2024

Meridian and Lauderdale County residents enjoyed a day of fun and food Saturday as Mitchell Distributing held its annual Bud and Burgers event, a part of Meridian Fall Fest, at city hall lawn.

Meridian and Lauderdale County residents enjoyed a day of fun and food Saturday as Mitchell Distributing held its annual Bud and Burgers event, a part of Meridian Fall Fest, at

10/12/2024

Superheroes and villains alike gathered at Bonita Lakes on Saturday to tackle the annual State Games of Mississippi Pumpkin Run.

Superheroes and villains alike gathered at Bonita Lakes on Saturday to tackle the annual State Games of Mississippi Pumpkin Run. The yearly event features both a one-mile fun run and

10/11/2024

Meridian residents welcome the sight of fresh asphalt being laid on city streets, but few are aware of the processes behind paving projects and the reason some roads get paved while others do not.

Meridian residents welcome the sight of fresh asphalt being laid on city streets, but few are aware of the processes behind paving projects and the reason some roads get paved

10/11/2024

The Meridian Public School District Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to officially close out two completed improvement projects at the Meridian High School campus, both coming in under estimates and saving the district about $100,000.

The Meridian Public School District Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to officially close out two completed improvement projects at the Meridian High School campus, both coming in under estimates and

10/10/2024

Meridian and Lauderdale County residents have plenty of opportunities to find frights and collect candy this year as multiple Halloween events are planned throughout the area.

10/10/2024

Dozens of students from Lauderdale County School District’s four high schools gave up their final day of fall break Wednesday to lend a helping hand to senior citizens in their communities.

Dozens of students from Lauderdale County School District’s four high schools gave up their final day of fall break Wednesday to lend a helping hand to senior citizens in their

10/09/2024

The Salvation Army in Meridian will host a limited space makeup for its annual Angel Tree Campaign Thursday, Oct. 24, to give residents an additional opportunity to register for the program.

The Salvation Army in Meridian will host a limited space makeup for its annual Angel Tree Campaign Thursday, Oct. 24, to give residents an additional opportunity to register for the

10/09/2024

Have you gotten married or engaged or are you planning to get married in 2024? Then follow this link and see how you can be a part of Meridian Life magazine’s Wedding Stories edition in January/February 2025.

Meridian Life’s Wedding Edition is coming in January/February 2025, and we are offering community residents the chance to be a part of the magazine with bridal and engagement announcements.

10/08/2024

Lace up your walking shoes and head out to Bonita Lakes this Sunday afternoon, Oct. 13, for the annual Meridian Walk for Diabetes.

Lace up your walking shoes and head out to Bonita Lakes this Sunday afternoon, Oct. 13, for the annual Meridian Walk for Diabetes.