A large audience gathered Thursday night to enjoy a free concert led by American Idol winner and Grammy-nominated artist Jamal Roberts. During spring break, approximately 150 students attended the ...

Lauderdale County’s financial picture is looking bright, according to a draft of the fiscal year 2024 audit. County officials met Friday with representatives from the Mississippi State Auditor’s ...

After years of anticipation, The Threefoot Hotel in Meridian opened its doors Tuesday. The opening was announced in a news release by Ascent Hospitality, LLC, which owns the hotel. “We are proud to ...

A.I. data center spending in America has created a boom for overseas manufacturers, not so much for manufacturers here at home. “Roughly three-quarters of the cost of an A.I. data center is for the ...

The Riot of 1871 has the dubious distinction of being called “the bloodiest day Meridian ever saw,” and epitomized the boiling point of post-Civil War racial tensions in the city at the time. Up to 30 ...

Families and children are invited to head to the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian on Wednesday as the facility rings in 2026 with its Noon Year’s Eve celebration. The annual party runs from 10 a ...

With a ceremonial ribbon cutting Thursday, the Lauderdale County School District officially unveiled its long-awaited Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center — a project leaders say represents a ...

According to one of his closest friends, musician and songwriter Paul Davis was more comfortable at home in Meridian than he was in the spotlight shone upon him as a result of his many hits. Davis, 60 ...

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson held an event at Jean’s Restaurant in Meridian Wednesday announcing he will seek the office of lieutenant governor in 2027, pointing to his record in the ...

A large crowd filled the council chamber Tuesday night, breaking into applause as the Meridian City Council approved a series of street name changes — a move many residents have been working toward ...

Henbria Kelly has been charged with accessory after the fact and has bond set at $50,000. Police responded to a call about a man being shot around 10:30 a.m. Thursday to the 2900 block of State ...

Even amidst a new legislative session and mid-term elections, Republican rumblings about next year’s elections grow as precipitous events loom. Likely gubernatorial candidate Tommy Duff is rumored ...