Causeyville Fire & Rescue is not a large department, but its members are dedicated to what they do. Fire Chief Billy Hagwood ...

Lamar School’s run for a state title fell just short, falling in extra innings to Simpson Academy. Braxton Baldwin hit a walk ...

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 ...

The smiling faces of these young turkey hunters and their member hosts and chaperones tell the story. The First Annual Robert Higginbotham Memorial Chapter JAKES Hunt, held this past Saturday in ...

Meridian’s African American Business District was once a thriving spot for Black residents to shop, mingle and have fun. On Friday, local leaders took time to remember that history and call for its ...

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 ...

Three groups of athletes from Lamar School were recognized by the Meridian City Council on Tuesday for winning state championships in their respective sports. The Raiders football team defeated ...

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 ...

The new mural on a broad white wall of the Tipsy Gipsy antiques and gift store, at a prime corner on Poplar Springs Drive, offers a stunning display of bright flowers with a message: “Scatter Joy and ...

With the end of another year, The Meridian Star is looking back on some of the biggest news. From a $10 billion data center investment to a new city administration the past 12 months brought big ...

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 ...

Students at Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School and Clarkdale Elementary School are getting a new incentive to read, thanks to the arrival of colorful book vending machines unveiled during ...