Two Meridian Community College Eagles are soaring to new heights after signing letters of intent Thursday to continue their athletic careers at the university level. Read more at:

East Mississippi Community College running back Gavin Griffin has been named the MACCC North Division’s Offensive Player of the Year to highlight the Lions’ 13 selections to the 2025 All-MACCC football teams. Read more at:

A boating accident Wednesday in the Toomsuba community left two Lauderdale County men dead, emergency officials said. Read more at:

Students in Southeast Lauderdale’s Health Occupations Students of America chapter were hard at work this week raising awareness about mental health and funds to support mental health care. Read more at:

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department’s inaugural Sheriff’s Rodeo will kick off Friday evening at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center with the promise of family friendly fun. Read more at:

Ten student-athletes at West Lauderdale High School will continue their careers at the next level after signing commitments Thursday. Read more at:

Meridian High School head football coach Shelton Gandy announced his resignation Friday during a meeting with the team and coaching staff, school officials said. Read more at:

Meridian and Lauderdale County residents braved cold temperatures to pay tribute to the nation’s veterans Thursday during the annual Veterans Day Parade through the streets of downtown Meridian. Read more at:

Meridian and Lauderdale County residents took time Tuesday to recognize the men and women of the United States armed forces with a Veterans Day program at the East Mississippi Veterans Park. Read more at:

To honor those who are serving and who have served in the nation’s military, Meridian Community College will hold its annual Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in the College’s McCain Theater. Read more at:

The Meridian City Council is expected to vote on an intent resolution in its Nov. 20 meeting, which is the next step forward in the process of issuing another bond to pay for the federal sewer consent decree. Read more at:

Community leaders in business, art, healthcare and education toured Meridian High School on Thursday as school officials hosted the inaugural meeting of the Academies of Meridian Steering Committee. Read more at:

More than 100 law enforcement officers from throughout the state were in Meridian Wednesday as Meridian PD, MCC Police Department and MBI partnered to host a day of training at the MCC Riley Workforce Development Center. Read more at:

East Mississippi residents are invited to join in a special program Tuesday recognizing the men and women of the U.S. Armed forces as the Veterans Day Planning Committee and East Mississippi Veterans Foundation hold a Veterans Day Tribute. Read more at:

Children’s of Mississippi’s outpatient specialty clinic in Meridian is moving to 4711 26th Ave. The new location will be open starting Nov. 10. Read more at:

East Mississippi residents are invited to get a head start on their holiday shopping Thursday as Downtown Meridian hosts its annual Holiday Retail Open House. Read more at:

A brilliant soccer career that started in Lauderdale County and carried Alice Williamson to high ground is coming to an end as she completes a post-graduate degree at The Citadel military college and looks to the future. Read more at:

Meridian residents and visitors enjoyed a busy weekend of activities and events in downtown Meridian on Saturday, with multiple festivals and celebrations reaching from City Hall to Union Station. Read more at:

Police Chief Malachi Sanders said he wants to thank the officers who took time to decorate their patrol cars, Meridian Fire Department, Parks and Recreation and others who contributed to the event’s success. Read more at:

The city of Meridian will see a decline in the amount of leachate it processes at its wastewater treatment plants after Waste Pro notified city officials it will find other alternatives to paying the city’s increased costs. Read more at: