Lawrence
Lawrence, MS · Municipal
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One Mississippi town packed 369 century-old buildings into 161 walkable acres
You can walk the whole thing in an afternoon. Laurel’s Historic District sits near the center of town, 161 acres of oak-lined streets where 369 buildings stand almost exactly as they did a century ago. Most went up between 1900 and 1937, back when yellow pine money flowed through...
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VFW Post 12124 receives $25,000 in state funding for facility improvements
MERIDIAN, Miss. (QUEEN CITY NEWSFEED) - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12124 is receiving $25,000 in state funding arranged through state Sen. Jeff Tate to support facility improvements and enhance services for local veterans and their families. Ed Abdella, the Commander of VFW Post 12124, said Tate contacted the organization...
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Laurel proposes rules for unsafe patient drop-offs
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel city leaders said people discharged from institutions have been left at local parking lots without a confirmed place to go. A proposed ordinance would require facilities to confirm a shelter will accept someone and notify police before arranging transportation to Laurel. For the past year,...
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Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian to host BOO!seum on Oct. 31
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian will host its annual BOO!seum event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children and families are invited to wear costumes and take part in Halloween-themed activities throughout the museum. Families can take part in...
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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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This Free-Feeling Laurel Museum Shows How Mississippi’s Pine Forests And Lumber Mills Built A Whole Town
I only planned to stretch my legs and maybe find a snack before getting back on the road through Mississippi. Then a handsome old building with a quiet lawn caught my eye, and the door was open. Inside, I found glowing paintings, delicate baskets, and the story of how pine...
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United States Rare Coin & Currency cuts ribbon on new 22nd Ave location
Lauderdale County community leaders congratulated a local business on opening its new location in downtown Meridian on Friday as United States Rare Coin & Currency cut the ribbon on its 22nd Avenue storefront. Owner Thomas Stoute said the ease of the move can only be attributed to God. “Truly blessed....
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Meridian Prepares for Weekend Storm, Possible Heavy Rain
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian is preparing for a storm system expected to bring heavy rainfall Friday night and Saturday. Current projections indicate the area could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain over the weekend. Public Works crews are inspecting storm drains Thursday and Friday, clearing...
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Water line break triggers boil water notice in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The City of Laurel issued a precautionary boil water notice for the entire city due to a water line break near the water treatment plant. Officials said an eight-inch water line was struck, causing a loss of water pressure throughout the city. The break has been repaired and water service restored, […]
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Tensions rise amongst increased water rates throughout the city of Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian’s City Council has voted to raise water rates by 7 percent, meaning residents will pay $3 more for water and $10 more for sewer each month. Felicia Outlaw came to the meeting on behalf of her mother and said the new rates are already taking a toll on families like hers.