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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The annual event, modeled after the Olympic Games, featured the traditional Parade of Athletes through downtown streets, bringing together participants representing communities from across Mississippi ...

Lauderdale County School District leaders are preparing parents, employees and community members for significant changes to Mississippi’s school accountability system that could affect future district ...

Veteran Coach Stacy Luker Leads Raiders Into New Era Partridge ready to continue West Lauderdale’s winning tradition ...

A 75-year-old woman died in a house fire Saturday night in the Whynot community of Lauderdale County, authorities said. According to officials, Dorothy Roberts was found dead inside the home after ...

Months of work and preparation came to fruition Thursday night as the Meridian Blues officially opened their inaugural season to a full house of fans at Scaggs Field that witnessed the franchise’s ...