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Meridian Library Marks Friends of Libraries Week
October 21, 2026 • 02:03 AM
Meridian turns Ann’s Alley into Public Art Space
October 21, 2026 • 01:37 AM
Arts & Community Events Society
October 21, 2026 • 12:25 AM

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Meridian Library Marks Friends of Libraries Week
10/21/2026 • 02:03 AM
MERIDIAN, Miss. — The Meridian Lauderdale County Public Library is recognizing its local volunteer and advocacy organization during National Friends of Libraries Week, observed Oct. 18–24.Library officials highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Friends of the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Librar
Meridian turns Ann’s Alley into Public Art Space
10/21/2026 • 01:37 AM
MERIDIAN, Miss. — Downtown Meridian has officially transformed a former alleyway into Ann’s Alley, a sensory-rich outdoor gallery and gathering space, through American Rescue Plan Act grant funding provided by the Mississippi Main Street Association and local community partnerships.Located in the co
Arts & Community Events Society
10/21/2026 • 12:25 AM
MERIDIAN, Miss. — The Arts & Community Events Society will host a free, family-friendly Day of the Dead celebration on Friday, Oct. 30, along Fifth Street in downtown Meridian.The event will run from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and feature live music by Mariachi Moderno Internacional, face painting, local a

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Mississippi wildlife officials remind residents to secure food as bears enter hyperphagia
10/20/2026 • 11:29 PM
MERIDIAN – As winter approaches, black bears in Mississippi are entering a period known as hyperphagia, when they dramatically increase their food intake to prepare for colder months.According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, black bears can consume up to 20,000 calori
Burn bans expand to 47 Mississippi counties as dry conditions continue
10/20/2026 • 05:14 PM
JACKSON – Nearly 50 Mississippi counties are now under active burn bans as dry conditions continue across the state.The Mississippi Forestry Commission said 47 counties are currently under burn bans, with additional counties potentially added as conditions change.Under the bans, outdoor burning is p
Rendon expands role in MSU military initiatives as new assistant vice president
10/19/2026 • 11:29 PM
Rendon expands role in MSU military initiatives as new assistant vice presidentSTARKVILLE, Miss.—Andrew Rendon, Mississippi State executive director of Veterans and Military Affairs, is transitioning into a new assistant vice president role at the university, with dual reporting in the Office of the