The Meridian Police Department responded to a shooting incident in the 2100 block of State Boulevard at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026. According to Assistant Chief Dareall Thompson, ...

Two military-affiliated organizations have stepped in to ensure members of the Class of 2026 at Northeast High School can walk across the graduation stage without financial barriers. The VT-9 Officers ...

Lauderdale County elected officials recognized three West Lauderdale High School teams during a visit to the kingdom Monday. Proclamations from Lauderdale County, the State House of Representatives ...

According to the long-range forecast, this is it, the last of the cool mornings of spring. It’s the last time that temps will dip into the 40s for the foreseeable future, at least according to my ...

Recovery efforts from flash flooding are well underway, Lauderdale County and city of Meridian officials said Wednesday. At a press conference, Lauderdale County Emergency Management Director Odie ...

The Meridian Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a shooting that occurred Friday, authorities said. Following an ongoing investigation, officers located the suspects and ...

Celebrated Mississippi gardener, radio personality and author Felder Rushing is making a return to Meridian where he is scheduled to appear in connection with Earth’s Bounty at The Mississippi ...

Student musicians from across the Lauderdale County School District were in the spotlight April 30 during the district’s annual Musical Showcase, held at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment ...

Community leaders, educators and residents gathered Friday, April 17, to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new mental and behavioral health clinic at Mississippi State ...

The City of Meridian will begin a new school zone safety enforcement effort Monday, April 20, aimed at reducing speeding and improving safety for children. The initiative follows action by the ...

Maryon Sillimon is a lifelong resident of Lauderdale County. She grew up in the Lauderdale community and later the Collinsville area. Her fascination with first responders started early from watching ...

Volunteers will gather Saturday morning at Magnolia Cemetery for a hands-on effort aimed at preserving one of the city’s historic resting places. Located just east of Meridian High School, the ...