Friendship Center Has New Home
Last Updated: 4:01 PM 03/06/08 -
A ribbon was cut and an open house was held Thursday for the relocated Friendship Center.
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Blood Drive Remembers Mars, Helps Kids
Last Updated: 3:21 PM 03/06/08 -
The community is asked to take time to give blood this week. The gift will actually be multiplied through donations from a business. (Full Story) |
Red Cross to Place Walk of Memory
Last Updated: 8:45 PM 02/28/08 -
The community has a chance to be part of a salute to veterans in Meridian. (Full Story) |
Dancing with the Greatest Generation
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Members of the 186th Air Refueling Wing Non Commissioned Officer Association helped residents of Aldersgate "cut a rug" Wednesday night. (Full Story) |
2008 Relay for Life Set
Last Updated: 3:57 PM 02/11/08 -
Plans for Lauderdale County's 2008 Relay for Life were announced Monday. (Full Story) |
Community Development Clubs Celebrate 2007
Last Updated: 11:23 AM 01/18/08 -
Community development clubs in Lauderdale County met for the annual awards night and banquet. (Full Story) |
Seventeen Agencies Look to United Way
Last Updated: 7:33 PM 01/16/08 -
Seventeen agencies in east Mississippi and west Alabama depend on The United Way for a portion of their funding. (Full Story) |
United Way Goes for the Gold
Last Updated: 10:04 PM 01/15/08 -
The work of The United Way of East Mississippi was the subject of a town meeting Tuesday night on FOX Meridian. (Full Story) |
Smith "Queen" of Mardi Gras
Last Updated: 7:57 PM 01/15/08 -
Meridian Mardi Gras 2008 has someone besides the traditional 'king' to preside over the festivities. (Full Story) |
MLK Observance Set
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The Meridian-Lauderdale County NAACP hosts its 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Breakfast Monday, Jan. 21. (Full Story) |
Meridian Mardi Gras Not So 'Little'
Last Updated: 7:30 PM 01/09/08 -
The Meridian Downtown Association has some big changes in store for its annual Mardi Gras celebration. (Full Story) |
Blues Marker Honors Elvis
Last Updated: 5:12 PM 01/08/08 -
A Mississippi blues trail marker was placed Tuesday at the Tupelo birthplace of the legendary Elvis Presley. (Full Story) |
Oprah Show Brings Challenge to Meridian
Last Updated: 8:49 AM 01/09/08 -
The Oprah Winfrey Show will be in Meridian later this week, kicking off a nationwide weight-loss campaign. (Full Story) |
Blue Angels Coming to NAS
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The Navy's Blue Angels have scheduled a March 2008 air show for NAS Meridian. (Full Story) |
Gift of Life Needed
Last Updated: 5:26 PM 11/23/07 -
With the arrival of the holiday season, there's one gift that everyone who can is strongly encouraged to give. (Full Story) |
Angel Tree Program Featured
Last Updated: 6:58 PM 11/19/07 -
Citizens National Bank has partnered with Rush Health Systems to help support The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. (Full Story) |
Veterans Center Almost Halfway Complete
Last Updated: 1:33 PM 11/19/07 -
A home donated to the American Red Cross Key Chapter after Hurricane Katrina continues to be transformed into a new veterans center for this area. (Full Story) |
Red Cross Shares Its Mission
Last Updated: 7:43 PM 11/16/07 -
The American Red Cross asked community leaders to attend an information session on what the organization does to help this local community. (Full Story) |
Trees of Christmas Announced
Last Updated: 7:31 PM 11/15/07 -
Merrehope and the F.W. Williams house will soon open their doors to the holiday season with the 39th Annual Trees of Christmas Monday. (Full Story) |
Salvation Army Begins Holiday Campaigns
Last Updated: 7:30 PM 11/15/07 -
The Salvation Army in Meridian has begun its annual Red Kettle Campaign and Angel Tree program, to help children and families for the Christmas season. (Full Story) |
Merry Meridian Plans Unveiled
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Despite the above average temperatures in the area, Christmas is right around the corner. (Full Story) |
Operation Christmas Child Begins
Last Updated: 2:10 PM 11/12/07 -
This week is the deadline for getting shoe boxes filled with goodies for children turned in for Operation Christmas Child. (Full Story) |
Some Good News for Wechsler
Last Updated: 7:34 PM 11/05/07 -
One of Meridian's oldest landmarks is coming back from the most recent incidence of vandalism. (Full Story) |
Marines Kickoff Toys for Tots Campaign
Last Updated: 4:34 PM 11/02/07 -
The Christmas season is almost here. And the U.S Marine Corps stands ready to help make children happy with new toys. (Full Story) |
Habitat Forms Unique Partnership
Last Updated: 7:42 PM 10/26/07 -
Hope Village for Children and Habitat for Humanity have partnered in a special building project to help young adults. (Full Story) |
Kennedy Center Partners with Schools
Last Updated: 12:01 PM 10/25/07 -
The MSU Riley Center, Lauderdale County Schools and Meridian Public Schools are teaming up with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Full Story) |
Volunteers Needed in California
Last Updated: 7:53 PM 10/24/07 -
The wildfires in southern California have created the largest evacuation in that state's history. The displacement has been compared to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. (Full Story) |
"Just Lose It, Meridian" Launched
Last Updated: 6:00 PM 10/02/07 -
The city of Meridian has launched a weight-loss initiative, called "Just Lose It, Meridian." (Full Story) |
Generous Donor Gives $100,000 to Charity
Last Updated: 6:11 PM 08/31/07 -
A local donor who wishes to remain anonymous has donated $100,000 to the Community Foundation of East Mississippi. (Full Story) |
Children First: Help for Handling Critical Issues for Kids
Last Updated: 7:49 PM 08/23/07 -
Lamar Schools has joined in a partnership with Weems Community Mental Health Center to present a series of seminars on critical needs facing children and their families. (Full Story) |
Sucarnochee Revue Returns to UWA
The Sucarnochee Revue returns to the University of West Alabama on Aug. 24 for a live taping. (Full Story) |
Meridian Plans Big Fireworks Show
Last Updated: 3:26 PM 06/19/07 -
Meridian will host its annual fireworks show on July 4 at Bonita Lakes Park. (Full Story) |
CFEM: "Opportunities Abound for Giving"
Last Updated: 4:46 PM 04/20/07 -
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi has released a "guide to giving" to help spread the word about worthwhile organizations. (Full Story) |
Smithsonian Exhibit Begins Saturday
Last Updated: 7:02 PM 03/22/07 -
Meridian is getting ready to celebrate roots music with help from the Smithsonian Institute. (Full Story) |
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