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Meridian’s Christmas parade returns with Smurfy theme December 5
The City of Meridian is set to host the region’s largest nighttime Christmas procession with the return of the Smurfy Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5. Taking place in downtown Meridian starting at 5 p.m., the traditional community celebration brings the festive spirit of the holiday season to life through the beloved world of Smurfs.
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Mrs. Mississippi American Brings Meals and Health Resources to Meridian Families
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Families gathered at the Meridian Housing Authority on Saturday, Oct. 17, for Together at the Table, an event organized by Amicia Sutton, Mrs. Mississippi American 2026 to address food insecurity and connect residents with practical resources. The private event paired hot meals and take-home groceries with...
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Volunteers help clean headstones at Magnolia Cemetery
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Volunteers gathered at Magnolia Cemetery today to help clean headstones at the historic cemetery. Around 50 people helped out with the cleaning, first learning how to use the special solution, then fanning out across the 40-acre property to clean the headstones and memorials. Tracey Jones with...
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Former educator teams with Laurel Councilwoman to host new youth development program
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A former local educator has joined with a Laurel city councilwoman to offer a new youth development program on weekends. Author and former teacher Talib Bey and Ward 7 Councilwoman Marian Allen are co-hosting Saturday workshops for middle and high school students at Laurel’s Second Allen AME Church.
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Road closure set for Sunday in Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian Public Works Department will temporarily close a section of Old Highway 45 North on Sunday to remove a tree. The closure affects Old Highway 45 North near Dale Drive, between Newell Road and the 4100 block of Highway 45 North near Avery Dennison.
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Locals Swear By The Quiet Comfort Of This Little Meridian Apartment Community
Not every local favorite in Mississippi comes with a side of gravy. Some of the places people talk about most are the ones they come home to every night. On the east side of the state, in the railroad city of Meridian, there is a small apartment community that has quietly built a loyal following among the people who live there. Residents describe it as calm, friendly, and run by a team that tends to pick up the phone and get things fixed.
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Carthage Municipal Primary Election Winners Announced
The results are in for Tuesday’s municipal primary election in Carthage, with Republican voters selecting their nominees for mayor and Ward 3 alderman. In the mayoral race, Laurie Henderson has won with 265 votes. Cindy Crane received 236 votes. In the Ward 3 alderman race, Robin Burgess has won...
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Hispanic Heritage Month Festivals Celebrate Latino Cultures, Traditions in Jackson and Scott Counties
For Natalie Aguilar, the best part of the day growing up was coming home from school in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and stepping into the kitchen. Born to Mexican parents on the Gulf Coast in the mid-2000s, Aguilar struggled to adjust to a school environment where she was expected to speak only English, and she often felt singled out and picked on by her teachers.
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Jackson Comics Experience comes to The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in Meridian will host The Jackson Comics Experience on October 17, 2026. Blake Barnes created JacksonComics in 2022 with support from the Mississippi Arts Commission. The comic book series features Mississippi artists and stories about Mississippi, with an upcoming issue paying tribute to […]
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Community welcomes Cornerstone Caregiving with ribbon cutting
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - Business leaders and local officials joined Cornerstone Caregiving on Tuesday in cutting the ribbon on its new location on Sixth Street. Cornerstone Caregiving offers in-home sitters to help seniors and others with dressing, bathing, companionship and housekeeping. “Cornerstone Caregiving really embodies coming together as a...