R.D. Harris Dies

Last Updated: 10:09 AM 07/03/09 - The Meridian public school district is mourning the loss of one of its longtime leaders. Early Thursday morning former Meridian High School principal RD Harris passed from complications due to colon cancer. Click for Full Story

R.D. Harris Dies

Last Updated: 8:32 AM 07/02/09 - LONGTIME MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL R.D. HARRIS HAS DIED. Click for Full Story

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