2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (296+ words) Published 8: 54 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 By Robert Blankenship | Meridian Star The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Tuesday, approving a variety of budget amendments, road projects, and tax exemptions while recognizing community achievements. The board approved travel and…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (411+ words) Published 3: 53 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Meridian High School is proud to recognize Aaron Walker as its Star Student for the 20252026 school year, honoring his exceptional achievements and dedication to excellence. Aaron stands out as a model student whose hard work, creativity,…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (331+ words) Published 3: 42 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 By Dale Constance | For The Meridian Star New options and opportunities will be available for Meridian's youth soccer players beginning later this summer. The city's youth soccer players will take an unprecedented step up their sport's…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (164+ words) Published 10: 00 am Sunday, April 5, 2026 Meridian native Joe Smiley will present Alphabets, a two-day solo exhibition at Aces Gallery. The exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday, April 17, from 79 PM, and will remain on view through Saturday, April 18. At once…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (444+ words) Published 11: 48 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 Four Meridian Police Department officers were recognized Wednesday, April 1, during a promotion ceremony highlighting their service and leadership within the department. Mayor Percy Bland opened the ceremony by praising the officers and their families for their…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (135+ words) Meridian Star Traffic stop leads to arrest, seizure of methamphetamine Published 10: 24 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department conducted a traffic stop during which deputies located more than five ounces of methamphetamine. They also recovered over…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (981+ words) Published 9: 16 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 By Brad Dye | For the Meridian Star "It's always the ones that you don't see that trip you," I thought as I weaved my way over, under, and through the maze of downed limbs and trees…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (543+ words) Published 1: 42 pm Friday, April 3, 2026 By Laura Hyche | For the Meridian Star A once-overlooked alleyway beside Weidmann's Restaurant is being transformed into a vibrant public art space, thanks to the work of the Meridian Museum Art Collective. The collective, an extension…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (473+ words) Published 1: 45 pm Friday, April 3, 2026 By Robert Blankenship | Meridian Star What began as a social media promotion for a new music album turned into a life-changing moment for one Meridian High School senior Wednesday afternoon. Chuck Davis Edwards, a senior at…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (95+ words) Published 1: 37 pm Friday, April 3, 2026 On March 31, the sheriff's office and SWAT team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of 40th Avenue in Meridian as part of another narcotics investigation. Martin Luther Walker III During the operation, deputies…...