The Meridian Star

The Meridian Star is a newspaper based in Meridian, Mississippi. It used to be published daily but transitioned to a triweekly schedule in 2020, now releasing issues on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings. The publication focuses on news from Lauderdale County and nearby areas in western Alabama and eastern Mississippi.

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MCC nursing students recognized with Baptist Anderson Scholarships - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 8:00 pm Thursday, May 29, 2025 By MCC Report At the celebration are front row from left, Lara Collum, Tom Huebner, John G. Anderson, Mary Anderson, Rick Johnson, and Denton Farr. Back row from left are Matesha Johnson, Makayla Feasel, Kambrianna Bailey, Tausha Bianchi, Hannah Burkhalter, Tatiyana Jennings and Shannon Russell.
MCC’s College for Kids returns June 2 - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 5:05 pm Thursday, May 29, 2025 By MCC Report They’re coming – more than 500 kids, that is. Meridian Community College’s College for Kids will again host youths ages 6-12 on campus to learn, have fun and create memories. Led this year by Ashlee Dean, program coordinator, this large-scale event will be June 2-6 and June 9-13. The annual learning and doing camp provides a fun and educational experience in a safe and supportive environment.
Our View: Mayoral debate helped define candidate options - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 2:54 pm Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Star Editorial The Meridian and Lauderdale County chapter of the NAACP held a mayoral debate Tuesday, which featured candidates for Meridian City Council and the mayor’s race to come together and make their appeal directly to voters. Throughout the event, candidates were asked questions about the spending priorities, plans to address crime, attract new industries and provide more opportunity for the city’s residents.
Like good moonshine, Bragg’s trilogy of Southern white poverty memoirs ages smoothly - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 1:56 pm Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Sid Salter As a journalist, writer Rick Bragg has covered most of man’s inhumanities to man–war, poverty, mass-casualty terrorist attacks, drug crime, riots, school shootings, outrageous politicians, overt and often violent acts of racism, hurricanes, tornadoes, graft and corruption and garden-variety injurious behavior.
Water levels begin to drop after dam breach - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 1:49 pm Thursday, May 29, 2025 Water levels in the upper lake of Druid Hills have fallen dramatically as a dam breach allowed water to escape into two lower lakes Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Thomas Howard Water levels are beginning to decline following a dam breach in the Druid Hills community that prompted a voluntary evacuation for downstream residents and businesses Wednesday afternoon.
What’s the big dill - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 12:02 pm Thursday, May 29, 2025 By Brad Dye My neighbors, Phil and Mary Fancher, live just down Brooksville Road and have an impressive garden featuring tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers, and blackberries. When the weather turns colder, they will also rotate in turnips, radishes, rutabagas, broccoli, and other brassicas. I would consider the Fanchers to be master gardeners and their connection to the land is evident in the labor of love that is their garden.
Library kicks off summer reading program - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 6:20 pm Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Magician Dorian LaChance performs during the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library's summer reading kickoff Wednesday with his show, "Pigments of Your Imagination." Local children began a summer of reading with a special visit from magician Dorian LaChance as the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library kicked off its summer reading program with LaChance’s “Pigments of Your Imagination” show.
Druid Hills residents advised to evacuate after dam breach - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 4:48 pm Wednesday, May 28, 2025 By City of Meridian Report Residents in the Druid Hills area being advised to evacuate immediately due to a dam breach in an upper lake, the city of Meridian announced Wednesday. According to Public Safety Director Doug Stephens, the dam breach has caused overflows in the second and third lakes downstream.
Marion Police Foundation awards scholarships to area students - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 4:14 pm Wednesday, May 28, 2025 The Marion Police Department Foundation awarded 17 scholarships to area students Wednesday during an awards ceremony. Photo by Thomas Howard Community leaders from throughout East Mississippi gathered in Marion Wednesday as the Marion Police Department Foundation awarded area students with scholarships to help them pursue their higher education dreams.
Council approves free admission at city pools for the summer - Meridian Star

1 week ago | meridianstar.com | Thomas Howard

Published 1:05 pm Wednesday, May 28, 2025 By City of Meridian Report The splash pad at Highland Park will be free to use for the remainder of the summer after the Meridian City Council voted to waive the fees. The Meridian City Council has made it easier for youth to enjoy spending time outdoors this summer after voting May 19 to waive admission fees for both Highland Park and Velma Young pools, as well as the splash pad at Highland Park.