Hope Village Receives Corporate Grant
Last Updated: 7:13 PM 11/19/09 -
Hope Village for Children Thursday received some help for a new 2-year transitional program, that helps residents who graduate high school or get their GED to remain in state care as they learn life skills. (Full Story) |
Salvation Army Begins Christmas Effort
Last Updated: 7:16 PM 11/19/09 -
The Salvation Army Thursday announced its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Red Kettle Campaign, will begin Friday. (Full Story) |
Angel Tree Kickoff
Last Updated: 11:15 PM 11/18/09 -
The Salvation Army kicked off it's annual Angel Tree program Wednesday. The needs are great. (Full Story) |
MCCSA Set for 3rd Annual Dancing Like the Stars
Last Updated: 7:24 PM 11/17/09 -
As any fan of 'Dancing with the Stars' knows, the finals of that popular show will be next week on ABC and WTOK-TV. But another big ballroom dancing event is coming to Meridian Dec. 4. (Full Story) |
Trees of Christmas Plans Revealed
Last Updated: 7:12 PM 11/13/09 -
Meridian's Trees of Christmas tours will begin Nov. 20. (Full Story) |
Choctaw Honor Veterans
Last Updated: 7:05 PM 11/09/09 -
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians honored the men and women of the military Saturday during its annual Veterans Pow-Wow.
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CCHS Fall Festival Postponed
Last Updated: 11:58 AM 11/06/09 -
Choctaw County High School PTO has canceled its fall festival Saturday, due to the death of its president, Darlene Anderson. (Full Story) |
Toys for Tots Kickoff
Last Updated: 7:23 PM 11/05/09 -
Toys for Tots hopes to triple the number of toys collected in east Mississippi and west Alabama. (Full Story) |
Wesley House Seeing More Need Than Ever
Last Updated: 6:44 PM 11/04/09 -
Officials at Wesley House say the overall need is up, with more families and children than ever needing help. (Full Story) |
Meridian Starts Leaf Season Pickup
Last Updated: 3:08 PM 11/04/09 -
The city of Meridian has begun its leaf pick-up season. For the next four months, it will collect leaves that are raked to the edge of the street. (Full Story) |
Women in Leadership Symposium Coming Soon
Last Updated: 7:18 PM 11/12/09 -
The deadline for registration for MSU Meridian's 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Symposium is Friday, Nov. 6. (Full Story) |
Plans Revealed for 'Monument Park'
Last Updated: 7:35 PM 11/03/09 -
Plans to beautify Meridian's downtown were announced at Tuesday's city council meeting. (Full Story) |
United Way Reaches 25% Mark
Last Updated: 7:35 PM 10/30/09 -
The United Way of East Mississippi charted the progress so far in its current fundraising campaign. (Full Story) |
Communities Prepare for Trick-or-Treating
Last Updated: 7:57 PM 10/27/09 -
Children across the nation are getting ready for Halloween trick-or-treating.
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Day of Caring 2009
Last Updated: 7:23 PM 10/16/09 -
United Way Pacesetters stepped out of their usual work day to volunteer Friday at non-profit agencies in Lauderdale County. (Full Story) |
Marion Plans 2nd Annual Christmas Parade
Last Updated: 2:53 PM 10/14/09 -
The town of Marion is making plans for its annual Christmas parade Dec. 3. (Full Story) |
Merry Meridian Events Announced
Last Updated: 7:19 PM 10/13/09 -
It's only October, but downtown Meridian officials are already planning for the Christmas holiday season. (Full Story) |
Free Magic Show Offered to Kids
Last Updated: 6:59 PM 10/09/09 -
Hamasa Shriners are hosting a children's magic show Saturday morning at the Temple Theater. But even better than that, it's free.
(Full Story) |
Youth Arts Competition Announced
Last Updated: 1:41 PM 10/09/09 -
The Meridian Council for the Arts is conducting a Community Youth Arts Competition, including a literary arts or book review competition and a visual arts competition built around "To Kill A Mockingbird". (Full Story) |
New Red Cross Office
Last Updated: 7:20 PM 10/07/09 -
A new Red Cross office is opening in Choctaw County, Alabama. (Full Story) |
ButlerFest This Weekend
Last Updated: 7:44 PM 10/06/09 -
ButlerFest comes to Choctaw County this weekend and is expected to draw thousands of people to downtown Butler. (Full Story) |
Volunteer Day Observed
Last Updated: 7:14 PM 10/02/09 -
The importance of volunteering was stressed Friday during Volunteer Day at Meridian Activities Center.
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Proclamation Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Last Updated: 7:58 PM 10/01/09 -
Mayor Cheri Barry issued a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Thursday. (Full Story) |
Pink Thursdays Stress Education
Last Updated: 11:02 AM 10/02/09 -
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Riley Hospital is hosting Pink Thursdays, taking lunch and an educational presentation to businesses. (Full Story) |
Habitat Considers Merger
Last Updated: 6:52 PM 09/29/09 -
Four area Habitat for Humanity chapters are working on a merger to combine resources of Lauderdale, Scott, Newton, and Neshoba counties. (Full Story) |
It's Fair Time Again!
Last Updated: 7:01 PM 09/28/09 -
The Queen City Fair is underway at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center, and it includes the return of Meridian's Most Talented Contest. (Full Story) |
DAV Answers Veterans' Questions
Last Updated: 7:18 PM 09/28/09 -
The Disabled American Veterans mobile services van was in Meridian Monday to make staff available to veterans with questions about benefits. (Full Story) |
New Girls Scouts Council Formed
Last Updated: 11:46 AM 09/28/09 -
The Gulf Pines Girl Scouts Council is merging with Central Mississippi Girl Scouts to create a new organization. (Full Story) |
Meridian Citizens Initiate Neighborhood Watch
Last Updated: 11:37 AM 09/21/09 -
A serious of break-ins have led Meridian citizens to take action. They've initiated a Neighborhood Watch to protect each other. For them, it will be all about observation and awareness. (Full Story) |
March of Dimes Fundraiser Underway
Last Updated: 7:35 PM 09/17/09 -
The March of Dimes is preparing for its annual March for Babies, a fundraiser to help in the fight against birth defects. (Full Story) |
'Crown of Splendor' Adorns Aldersgate
Last Updated: 7:53 PM 08/25/09 -
A new carousel horse in Meridian's "Around Town Carousels Abound' program was unveiled Tuesday at Aldersgate Retirement Community. (Full Story) |
Public Invited to be Involved in Awareness Campaign
Last Updated: 7:21 PM 06/26/09 -
Community and health care leaders are invited to help plan events for October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Full Story) |
Meridianites Picnic Comes Home
Last Updated: 3:40 PM 06/26/09 -
Thousands of former Meridianites are coming into the Queen City this weekend to celebrate their hometown. (Full Story) |
Teens and Driving Safely
Last Updated: 7:07 PM 06/05/09 -
The Meridian Police Department has teamed with the Meridian Department of Homeland Security and the Downtown Optimist Club to teach teen drivers defensive driving. (Full Story) |
Special Election Voting Information
Last Updated: 2:43 PM 06/05/09 -
Voters in Lauderdale County are being advised to check their registration cards to see if they are eligible to cast a ballot in the June 9 special election. (Full Story) |
Absentee Voting Deadline
Last Updated: 7:09 PM 06/05/09 -
Saturday, June 6, is the deadline to vote absentee in the upcoming special election. (Full Story) |
Activities Make for Full Weekend
Last Updated: 7:13 PM 04/03/09 -
This weekend is filled numerous cultural activities in Meridian. (Full Story) |
Way of the Cross 2009 Being Planned
Last Updated: 6:53 PM 04/03/09 -
Next week at this time, many worldwide will celebrate Good Friday. As part of efforts here at home, locals are gearing up for the annual Way of the Cross Walk. (Full Story) |
Plans Set for 7th Annual Prayer Breakfast
Last Updated: 7:11 PM 04/02/09 -
Mission Meridian and the city of Meridian are inviting participation in the 7th Annual Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast next week. (Full Story) |
Relay Team Targets Donations
Last Updated: 7:05 PM 04/01/09 -
Citizens National Bank's Relay for Life team has come up with a unique way to get donations. (Full Story) |
JRMF Pageant Saturday
Last Updated: 10:53 AM 03/26/09 -
The Jimmie Rodgers Pageant is Saturday at the Temple Theatre Ballroom. (Full Story) |
Relay Celebrates 25 Years of Hope
Last Updated: 6:56 PM 03/24/09 -
Lauderdale County Relay For Life announced 2009 sponsors, honorary chairs, and media partners at a Tuesday news conference.
(Full Story) |
Our Town Newton: Loose Caboose Festival This Weekend
Last Updated: 10:24 AM 03/07/09 -
The city of Newton, Miss., is hosting its annual Loose Caboose Festival through Saturday. (Full Story) |
Church Fundraiser Mar 3-4
Last Updated: 8:03 PM 03/02/09 -
The 46th Annual Kentucky Ham Meal is Tuesday and Wednesday at Meridian's First Christian Church. (Full Story) |
Radiothon Raises Over $200,000
Last Updated: 7:57 PM 03/02/09 -
A radiothon and blood drive in Meridian to benefit the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson raised a lot of money. (Full Story) |
Radiothon to Benefit Children's Hospital
Last Updated: 7:22 PM 02/25/09 -
A radiothon sponsored by The Radio People continues through Friday, all to benefit the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital. United Blood Services also has a fundraiser this week. (Full Story) |
Nursing Center Celebrates Mardi Gras
Last Updated: 8:11 PM 02/24/09 -
Fat Tuesday is the culmination of the annual Mardi Gras season, and even the residents of Queen City Nursing Center celebrated. (Full Story) |
Downtown Optimists Flip and Serve for a Cause
Last Updated: 7:12 PM 02/24/09 -
The Downtown Optimist Club held its annual Pancake Jubilee Tuesday. It's not about eating or even cooking. (Full Story) |
United Way Camps Out for the Cause
Last Updated: 10:30 AM 02/05/09 -
The United Way of East Mississippi is at 80 percent of its goal with three weeks left in the campaign. (Full Story) |
Art for Heart 2009 Set
Last Updated: 7:39 PM 02/02/09 -
February brings the 12th Annual Art for Heart fundraiser, sponsored by the American Heart Association. (Full Story) |
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