Lawrence
Lawrence, MS · Municipal
Neshoba Democrat
Pay raises proposed for mayor and aldermen
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider pay raises for city employees, the mayor, and aldermen as part of the 2027 budget. “We’re trying to stay competitive and retain our dedicated employees for now and the future,” Mayor Jim Fulton said. “Everything is getting more costly nowadays.”
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City of Meridian mourns the loss of former City Councilwoman and Civic Leader
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The city of Meridian is still reeling after the death of former city councilwoman and civic leader Fannie Johnson, who gave her all to serve the community. She’s described as selfless, which is the act of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one’s...
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Laurel man's blindness advocacy leads to sidewalk safety fixes, new community chapter
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City of Meridian mourns the loss of former City Councilwoman and Civic Leader
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Magee vs Barker: Mayors weigh in on Little Brown Jug rivalry
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Two cities, two teams, one Little Brown Jug. All eyes are on the Hattiesburg and Laurel High School football game. Both mayors are talking big, sending promises of victory up and down I-59. “How bad does it have to be to lose four straight little...
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Sebastopol Fire Department Invites Community to “Walk to Remember”
The Sebastopol Fire Department is asking the community to lace up and walk with them Saturday, September 12, as they honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11, 2001. The Walk to Remember begins at 6 p.m. at the Sebastopol Fire Station and will...
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New banners in Meridian honor civil rights worker James Chaney
New commemorative banners are now on display in Meridian honoring the life and sacrifice of civil rights worker James Chaney, a Meridian native who was murdered during Freedom Summer in 1964. Community members gathered Tuesday for a ceremony marking the installation of the banners, which are displayed at James Chaney...
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Continuing the momentum and economic growth in the Queen City
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Continuing the economic growth and wealth of the city of Meridian is what took place in Tuesday morning’s City Council meeting. While budget approvals and potential talks of what is set to take place involving the 2026 storm damage creeks happened, the main focus was the momentum of downtown Meridian. With the rising numbers in tourism for the city, getting people to visit the Queen City and invest is an accomplishment that Mayor Bland is proud of.