A large audience gathered Thursday night to enjoy a free concert led by American Idol winner and Grammy-nominated artist ...

Lauderdale County residents could soon have additional opportunities to properly dispose of hazardous household waste and old ...

Drivers failing to abide by school zone speed limits may soon pay a price after the Meridian City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a contract with Intellisafe to use radar guns at locations ...

As state officials wrestle over teacher pay and debate the merits of public versus private schools, school districts ...

The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community informed about potential criminal activity. Names of individuals accused but not convicted ...

Ross Collins Career and Technical Center hosted its 2026 College & Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 27, in the Meridian High ...

Polls will be open Tuesday for Lauderdale County residents to vote in the 2026 primary elections. Voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters must bring a photo ID such as a driver’s license, ...

The East Mississippi Drug Task Force made one arrest Friday following a search warrant as part of a narcotics investigation.

Music will fill the halls of the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience when Meridian Community College students take the stage for a special celebration of the arts.

In fact, Warden accomplished all his goals, especially when the Raiders beat Heritage Academy for the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Class 4A, Division 2 state champi ...

Though spring is still a few weeks away, Ward 4 Councilwoman Romande Walker has organized three days of fun and informative ...

I’m no stranger to loud noises. Growing up in the country, we shot guns frequently. Back then, no one ever recommended wearing hearing protection.