The Meridian Star

Ochsner Rush Health is welcoming Dr. Allison McDonald to the Ochsner Rush OBGYN clinic, located at 1800 12th St., Meridian. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/12/all…

Meridian Police and Fire departments faced each other on the basketball court Wednesday to prove which agency is the best. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/12/mer…

Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center has named Dr. Hatem Mourad as its new chief medical officer. He will replace Dr. Keith Everett who retired on Feb. 28 after serving as the hospital’s CMO since 2019. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/11/bap…

Lauderdale County voters joined their fellow Mississippians at the polls on Tuesday to decide which candidates will be the Republican and Democratic nominees for U.S. Senate heading into the November general election. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/11/hyd…

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. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/10/dis…

Polls will be open Tuesday for Lauderdale County residents to vote in the 2026 primary elections. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/09/pol…

The MCC Performing and Fine Arts Celebration, which is a partnership with MCC and The MAX, is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at The MAX in downtown Meridian. The event is free and open to the public. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/09/mcc…

Drivers traveling through eastern Lauderdale County will need to make adjustments for fuel and food as the Interstate 20/59 overpass at Russell is scheduled to close March 20. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/09/i-2…

Anyone involved with coaching knows the main duty is leading a team to victory. That, however, is different for those involved with coaching youth sports. Just ask Rusty Warden. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/09/lam…

The East Mississippi Drug Task Force on Thursday joined with other law enforcement agencies in a city-wide action resulting in seized drugs and multiple arrests. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/06/thu…

Fourth grade students at Lamar Elementary School visited the State Capitol in Jackson on Thursday, where they met with Sen. Tyler McCaughn. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/06/lam…

Northeast Lauderdale elementary, middle and high school students with special needs enjoyed a day of fun and games just for them on Thursday as the Northeast High School Navy JROTC cadets hosted their annual Trojan Games. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/05/tro…

Meridian Community College administrators and community leaders celebrated accomplished alumni Wednesday as they inducted four new members into the MCC Hall of Fame. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/05/mer…

Though spring is still a few weeks away, Ward 4 Councilwoman Romande Walker has organized three days of fun and informative activities for families to celebrate its arrival. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/04/wal…

As state officials wrestle over teacher pay and debate the merits of public versus private schools, school districts throughout the state are struggling to fill another critical position in education: bus drivers. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/04/sch…

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 throughout the city. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/03/mer…

Lauderdale County residents interested in scuba diving have an opportunity to earn their certification for just $5 as the LEMA/Meridian Fire Department dive team raffles off a PADI Open Water Certification diving course. meridianstar.com/2026/03/02/div…

Residents living on and around Ken Davis Road shared their thoughts on the road’s usefulness Monday as the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors weighs a petition to close the road. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/03/02/res…

Meridian’s African American Business District was once a thriving spot for Black residents to shop and mingle. On Friday, locals took time to remember that history as the Mississippi Freedom Trail unveiled a monument in the historic neighborhood meridianstar.com/2026/02/27/mer…

The Clarkdale Bulldogs celebrated Thursday as three student athletes signed to continue their careers at the next level. Read more at: meridianstar.com/2026/02/27/cla…