Former State Senator Philip Moran cut an imposing figure in the State Capitol. A mountain of a man with catcher’s mitts for hands, Moran will now be lumbering through prison. A jury found Moran and ...

Meridian police arrested a convicted felon after a foot pursuit that ended in a creek near 14th Street and Front Street. According to the Meridian Police Department, officers responded to a report of ...

Willie Morris has always been one of my favorite writers. I first discovered him when my community college sociology professor gifted me a copy of “North Toward Home” in response to an essay I had ...

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary over the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) is proud to present a series of free events that honor ...

A recent incident at Meridian’s Highland Park offers a fresh illustration of how this historic gathering and play space is a testing ground for our shared commitment to community values and quality of ...

Offering downtown Meridian a fresh destination for recreation, competition, and community engagement, Champs Country Club has officially opened its doors at 2213 8th Street. Founded by Meridian High ...

Residents and visitors gathered throughout Meridian last week to celebrate Juneteenth with four days of events honoring freedom, culture and community. The Juneteenth Heritage Festival featured live ...

Lauderdale County officials, law enforcement and community leaders joined the Marion Police Department Foundation on Friday in recognizing local high school graduates during the Foundation’s 2026 ...

“As humans, we have tried to impose order on a perfectly ordered universe, thus producing disorder.” – Allen Morris Jones, “A Quiet Place of Violence” How much of a difference can we make in the world ...

Patriotism and creativity will be on display at the Lauderdale County Government Center after the Board of Supervisors on Monday accepted a handmade quilt from the Bethany Church Quilting Club.

Meridian Community College will welcome new students to campus this summer through a series of one-day orientation events designed to help them feel confident, connected, and ready for the start of ...

Residents visiting the Lauderdale County Government Center will soon see construction underway as work is set to begin on a parking lot expansion. Approved by the Board of Supervisors in April, the ...