Candidates running for offices in 2025 will be able to make their campaigns official Thursday as qualifying begins for ...

Joseph Spinks, 50, has been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. The two survivors of the shooting have ...

One person was injured and one arrested in a shooting Wednesday in Lauderdale County. In a text message, Sheriff Ward Calhoun ...

As Meridian and Lauderdale County residents head to the gym, count calories, save money or tackle other resolutions for 2025, the Lauderdale County Tax Assessor’s office is encouraging folks to add ...

The Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) celebrates the passage of vital legislation over the weekend that delivers much-needed disaster relief to states and forest landowners across the southern ...

Meridian Community College graduate Natacha Fortenberry gained more than just cooking skills from its Culinary Arts Program. “It gave me hope for the future,” said Fortenberry, a 55-year-old ...

Last week 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 ...

Florida State University professor Davis Houck and his students collaborated with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History on the new marker, which also notes that Meredith was shot ...

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 ...

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 ...

Meridian police and firefighters were recognized Tuesday as city officials praised their efforts to keep Queen City residents safe. Mayor Jimmie Smith said both departments work hard and do a good ...

Around 300 local children will wake up to presents under the Christmas tree Wednesday after The Salvation Army of Meridian held its annual Angel Tree distribution at Uptown Meridian. Each year ...