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Junior Miss Tickets on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 2011 Meridian/Lauderdale County Junior Miss Program.
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House Considers Later School Start
Mississippi lawmakers are considering whether school districts should be banned from starting the academic year before Sept. 1.
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Shelby Releases Holds on Obama Nominees
Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama says he will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government Obama appointees.
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Two Die in Afternoon Wreck
Two people were killed and two others injured in a wreck late Monday afternoon in Lauderdale County.
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Martin Laid to Rest
A final farewell was offered Monday to Phillip Martin, the longtime former chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
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Meridian Reaches Sesquicentennial
The city of Meridian will celebrate a major milestone, 150 years of history, this week.
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Governor Poised to Sign 'Meth' Bill
For years the pharmacist has been the gate keeper when it comes to regulating who buys pseudoephedrine cold products. It will likely next be physicians.
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Partnership Spreads Safety Message
There is a new partnership between the American Red Cross Key Chapter, the Meridian Fire Department and Citizens National Bank.
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Series to Focus on DUIs
Newscenter 11 begins a three-part series Tuesday, taking a behind-the-scenes look at apprehending drunk drivers, along with surprising information about what constitutes impairment.
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Saints Gear Popular Items
Stores are selling Saints gear quickly, as more comes in to celebrate the franchise's first Super Bowl win.
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McGlowan Enters GOP Race in North Mississippi
Conservative author and TV commentator Angela McGlowan is seeking the Republican nomination in Mississippi's first congressional district.
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Michael Chosen Teacher of the Year
The Meridian School District's Teacher of the Year is Liz G. Michael, an English teacher at Meridian High School's ninth grade.
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AT&T Reaches Tentative Contract
AT&T Inc. reached a tentative agreement with a union representing about 30,000 workers in the Southeast, the company said Monday.
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Greene County Officials Defiant
An Alabama legislator says Greene County's sheriff has the authority to deputize men to stop a raid of the local dog track.
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Trial to Begin in JSU Student Death
More than two years after the body of then-missing Jackson State University student Latasha Norman was found in a wooded area, her alleged killer is scheduled to go on trial Tuesday.
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Lyttle Dies at 67
A former president of the Meridian-Lauderdale County NAACP, Shirley Lyttle, has died.
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Local Super Bowl Celebrations
Fans around town took in the Super Bowl Sunday
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Holiday Inn Meridian Bringing Jobs
Holiday Inn Meridian is set to open in April of 2010. Dede Mogollon is the hotel General Manager. She says the new opening will bring 50 jobs.
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Make-a-Wish Garage Sale
Local volunteers with the Make a Wish Foundation came together for their monthly garage sale. Although it requires a lot of time and effort, they do it to help grant wishes well-deserving children ask for.
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Impact of Mississippi Budget Cuts
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour cut another 21 million dollars from the state's budget. Education institutions will likely feel the financial hit. A director of education discusses the future of teachers' jobs.
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Vienna Boys Choir
Vienna Boys Choir performed at the MSU Riley Center Saturday night. The choir consist of 24 boys from ages ten to fourteen.
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Two Charged in Burglaries
Two men were formally charged Friday in relation to a string of burglaries across the area.
Hearings Wrap on Lignite Proposal
Those who oppose a lignite plant for Kemper County say it's costly and unnecessary. Those who support it say it's an avenue for creating new jobs and energy resources.
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Another Reflection on Chief Phillip Martin
Chief Phillip Martin worked with the tribal government of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for over forty years. Members of the tribe remember his hard work. Those who worked with him from outside of the reservation also reflect on his dedication.
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Miss Southern Belle
Girls of all ages came to Meridian to have the chance to compete in a pageant. Miss Southern Belle gave them there chance to shine!
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Meridian Mardi Gras
Meridian had its own Mardi Gras celebration. With five bands featured in the 1st Annual Queen City Jam Session, the party started off with a kick!
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Martin Lauded for Vision
Former chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Phillip Martin, made a lasting impression on his people and community.
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Choctaw Tribe Reacts to Passing of Phillip Martin
The chief of the Mississippi Choctaw, Miko Beasley Denson, released a statement on the death of longtime former chief, Phillip Martin.
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Former Choctaw Chief Phillip Martin Has Died
The longtime leader of the Mississippi Choctaw, former chief Phillip Martin, has died at the age of 83.
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Businesses Thanked for Military Support
The support shown by employers for deployed members of the National Guard and Reserve was recognized Friday in Jackson.
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Suspect Charged in Home Invasion
A 17-year-old faces an attempted robbery charge and another is dead following a break-in at a house in Forest.
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Rain Causes Some Flooding
The rain over the last 24 hours has caused some pretty significant problems in the area. It came down steadily for hours. Flooding was an issue.
MHS Ninth Grade Helps Haiti
Meridian High School's ninth grade Friday made a donation of $1,000 to the American Red Cross.
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Barbour Trims $21 Million Due to Revenue Shortfall
Gov. Haley Barbour has cut another $21 million from what started as a nearly $6 billion budget.
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248th at Work in Haiti
Since the earthquake in Haiti, private and military rescue air missions have been the life blood, supplying aid to the nation. A group of Mississippians, including the 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron, is getting the planes in and out of the country.
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Chapman Arrested in Meridian
A man suspected of stealing cars in as many as four counties was apprehended Thursday night in Meridian.
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Senate OKs Money for K-12
The Mississippi Senate reversed itself Friday on a bill to restore $45 million to the K-12 public education budget.
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Performance-Based Budgeting Bill Clears Senate
The Mississippi Senate has approved a bill that would change the way the state funds its agencies.
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Young Child Dies In Wreck
A child died in a wreck Thursday night during heavy rain on Highway 39 in Meridian.
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Thursday Evening Weather Update
Heavy rain continues falling across East Mississippi and West Alabama this Thursday evening. Flash flooding has been reported in several areas.
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Scott County Man Charged in Meth Sting
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics says it has charged a Scott County man on drug charges after a 2-day undercover investigation.
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Will Inmates Be Cut Loose?
Gov. Haley Barbour said Thursday that a fourth round of budget cuts for this year is likely, including the possibility of releasing some prison inmates.
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Health Care Jobs Attractive
In a bad economy, jobs are not always easy to find. But one career field could be considered recession-proof.
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Two Held in Burglary Investigation
Two men were in custody Thursday evening, in relation to a string of burglaries across the area.
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Praying for the Nation, Leaders
Meridian Naval Air Station joined others around the country in observing the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday.
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Information Sought on Robbery Suspects
Authorities in Newton County say they need help from the public in identifying suspects two separate overnight robberies.
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Suspect in Auto Thefts Sought
The search is on for what authorities call a "serial car thief" in east Mississippi.
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Lawmakers to Begin Budget Negotiations
A group of House and Senate members will try to negotiate a compromise on a bill that aims to restore some of the money cut from the state budget.
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Mississippi House Votes to Sell State Jet
The Mississippi House has voted 66-to-54 to sell the state jet that is used by the governor.
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Married Couple Arrested
A married couple in Kemper County is facing theft charges.
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Tuesday February 9

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Should pseudoephedrine, which is a main ingredient in many cold medicines, be made available by prescription only to try to prevent the making of meth?

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