The Meridian Star
@MeridianStar
East Mississippi's newspaper of record since 1898. The Meridian Star publishes three days per week covering East Mississippi, specifically Meridian.
Becoming a trained diver is not an easy task, yet more than 20 Lauderdale County residents have spent the last 18 months working toward that goal as members of the Lauderdale County Emergency Management/Meridian Fire Department Dive Team. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/01/06/div…
Lauderdale County residents who turned 65 or purchased a new home in 2025 will want to head to the Tax Assessor’s office as the application window for homestead exemptions is open April 1. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/01/05/hom…
Meridian residents are invited to an evening of celebration and wit as Irish music and dance productions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, comes to Meridian, Friday, Feb. 20, at the Temple Theater. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/01/05/a-t…
Lauderdale County supervisors are looking to dive a bit deeper into plans to expand parking at the Lauderdale County Government Center and a resolution supporting changes to state law allowing sheriff’s departments to use radar. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/01/05/sup…
Meridian residents celebrated the arrival of a new year as Young Professionals of Meridian hosted its inaugural New Year’s Eve Bash at City Hal Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/01/02/pho…
![MeridianStar's tweet card. Meridian residents celebrated the arrival of a new year as Young Professionals of Meridian hosted its inaugural New Year’s Eve Bash at City Hall. The party featured music from Aa’Keela […]](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/2007149343770636288/GGb0302x?format=jpg&name=orig)
Candidates planning to run for court positions in this year’s elections have until Feb. 2 to qualify for the ballot. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/01/02/can…
As Mississippi prepares for growing workforce shortages, Gov. Tate Reeves is proposing a change that would put the state — rather than the federal government — in charge of overseeing registered apprenticeship programs. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/31/gov…
Meridian residents and business owners with water leaks have been able to get some relief due to a standing policy allowing one water adjustment per year for each account. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/31/cou…
On the ballot are seats for each of the state’s four congressional districts, as well as one of two seats in the U.S. Senate. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/30/can…
![MeridianStar's tweet card. Lauderdale County voters will join fellow Mississippians at the polls this year in electing candidates to represent them on the federal level in Washington D. C. On the ballot are […]](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/2006390335895674880/aeJ3K0i5?format=jpg&name=orig)
The Clarkdale Bulldogs boys basketball team extended its season record to 11-5 Monday as it took on Russell Christian Academy at the Sam Dale Tournament at Southeast Lauderdale High School. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/30/cla…
![MeridianStar's tweet card. The Clarkdale Bulldogs boys basketball team extended its season record to 11-5 Monday as it took on Russell Christian Academy at the Sam Dale Tournament at Southeast Lauderdale High School. […]](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/2008606539842809856/_qP0SlYL?format=jpg&name=orig)
Families and children are invited to head to the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian on Wednesday as the facility rings in 2026 with its Noon Year’s Eve celebration. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/29/mis…
A local group is pairing their love of motorcycles with their passion for the word of God through a new ‘biker’ chapter called Crusaders for Christ. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/23/cru…
Local children and families enjoyed a day of fun and holiday cheer Tuesday at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library’s annual Santa’s Workshop. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/23/fam…
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Families have holiday fun at library’s Santa’s Workshop - Meridian Star
Local children and families enjoyed a day of fun and holiday cheer Tuesday at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library’s annual Santa’s Workshop. The holiday celebration featured visits from...
Representatives from The Meridian Star and Visit Meridian on Monday announced Jo Zettler as the winner of the Star’s 2025 Shop Local contest, sponsored by Visit Meridian. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/22/zet…
![MeridianStar's tweet card. Representatives from The Meridian Star and Visit Meridian on Monday announced Jo Zettler as the winner of the Star’s 2025 Shop Local contest, sponsored by Visit Meridian. Settler won a […]](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/2008323284400496641/1JOgGzZW?format=jpg&name=orig)
Cars stretched through Highland Park Saturday morning as Meridian Parks and Recreation held its annual Have A Ball giveaway ahead of the holiday season. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/22/par…
The Meridian High School bowling teams are taking a break before going back to work after the holiday season. And with the improvement shown by the Wildcats, they are ready to strike down their opponents. Nothing is to be spared! Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/22/mer…
Marking its 39th year, the Giving Feast is a showcase of students’ talents, a holiday celebration and a way for the school to give back. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/18/pop…
A shoe designed and pitched by four students from Northeast Lauderdale High School a year ago has become a real product after Meridian Footwear on Tuesday unveiled the new work boot at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/17/mer…
Mississippi is known for its beautiful outdoor spaces, and two such East Mississippi places are being highlighted as part of the new Great Mississippi Nature Trail Initiative. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/16/loc…
Lauderdale County residents can look forward to seeing freshly paved roads come spring after the Board of Supervisors voted Monday to award a road repair package including several county roads. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2025/12/16/sup…
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