Lawrence
Lawrence, MS · Municipal
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Lauderdale County supervisors approve $3.7M paving package
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday voted to approve a paving package covering more than 17 miles of roads throughout all five districts. The project, totaling more than $3.7 million, includes portions of Allen Swamp Road, Mt. Carmel Road, Crescent Lake Road, Fisher Road, Vimville Causeyville Road and Russell Mt. Gilead Road. Funding for the project will come from use tax.
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Crews to work along North Hills Street this week
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian is advising drivers of upcoming work along North Hills Street as planning continues for improvements associated with the RAISE grant project. Crews are scheduled to work Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Sept. 24 along North Hills Street from Highway 19 to the...
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Lauderdale County residents take part in Solid Waste Amnesty Day
Vehicles carrying old tires, used oil, electronics and more made a beeline to the Lauderdale County Road Department on Saturday morning as residents looked to rid themselves of hazardous materials on Solid Waste Amnesty Day. Held twice-yearly, the Solid Waste Amnesty Day gives residents an opportunity to properly dispose of...
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Pafford EMS now operating in Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Citizens of Meridian are now receiving emergency medical care from a new provider. Pafford Ambulance Service’s new contract with the City of Meridian went into effect at midnight, promising better and stronger emergency services for residents of the Queen City. Newly-named EMS district director Greg...
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March 2027 trial set for Annexation case involving Meridian, Marion, and Briarwood residents
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A March 29th through April 2nd, 2027 trial date has been set for the annexation case involving the city of Meridian, the town of Marion, and Briarwood residents over property adjoining Marion and Sonny Montgomery Industrial Park. According to information provided at a hearing Thursday morning...
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Permit Office moves to old county courthouse
Lauderdale County residents needing to visit the Permit Office will need to head downtown as the office has relocated to the old county annex at 410 Constitution Avenue. The Permit Office assists residents with flood zone maps, building permits and enforces the county’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Residents are required to get permits for new buildings, additions, relocations or alterations to existing structures.
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Residents voice concerns about the living conditions at Meridian Manor Apartments
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Residents at Meridian Manor Apartments are calling for immediate action from building ownership, citing persistent maintenance failures, bug and snake infestations, and broken elevators. Tenants report that repeated repair requests have gone unanswered, leaving elderly and disabled residents trapped in their homes or living in hazardous conditions.
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Residents voice concerns about the living conditions at Meridian Manor Apartments
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Major Jewel McDonald receives proclamation from the city of Louisville
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Mayor Will appeared at the home of Mr. Major Jewel McDonald to present a proclamation from the city of Louisville, MS. Mr. McDonald was in the presence of his wife Brenda; his daughters visiting from Cleveland, OH, Barbara Aaron, Jacqueline McDonald, cousin Charles Hampton Sr., Nash’s Photography and this writer. Mr. McDonald genuinely welcomed Mayor Hill into his home. After the introduction to the family, Mayor informed them that he had come to present a proclamation declaring September 5, 2026 as MAJOR JEWEL MCDONALD DAY in honor of him being the oldest man in the USA. With a smile and subtle laughter, Mr. McDonald listened as Mayor Hill read the proclamation.
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Schools will cause city taxes to rise in 2027
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen adopted the city’s tax levy for fiscal 2027 after a public hearing last Tuesday. The city will not increase its ad valorem tax millage rate of 20 mills, but school taxes will go up. The city’s proposed budget projects $10.57 million in total...