Cheers, applause, and some tears could be heard and seen throughout Meridian Community College’s Graham Gymnasium repeatedly ...

The Meridian Public School District Office of Parent and Community Engagement recently recognized its 2026 Parents and Community Partners of the Year, honoring individuals and organizations for their ...

Emmett Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, wanted the world to see “what they did to my baby.” His body looked monstrous, as if the 14-year-old had absorbed every blow of hate delivered by his killers — ...

A federal lawsuit alleging disability discrimination has been filed against Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s Ole Farm Beef, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Tuesday. In a news ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

History came alive in downtown Meridian on Saturday as local storytellers shared the tales of years past. Adopting the personas of well known or influential Meridianites, the actors gave attendees ...

Meridian Police Department is charging two individuals with murder after separate weekend homicides left two people dead. In a press conference Monday, Police Chief Malachi Sanders said the suspect ...

Lauderdale County residents may soon see construction in the Sonny Montgomery Industrial Park as talks are underway to bring a second data center to the area. According to public records, county ...