Marion
Marion, MS · Municipal
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Historic marker plaque series unveiled for the City Beautiful
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel unveiled a new piece of its history Wednesday morning: a series of historic markers called “The City Beautiful: A Microcosm of American Transformation.”. City leaders, Laurel Main Street and the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art gathered at the Laurel-Jones County Visitors...
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Survey ranks Biloxi, Morton and Forest among places for cross-cultural friendships
MISSISSIPPI — Biloxi, Morton and Forest are among the communities highlighted in a survey commissioned by voice translation company Whisperr about friendships across language and cultural differences. Biloxi ranked 19th nationally, Morton ranked 32nd and Forest ranked 35th in the company’s ranking of cities and neighborhoods, according to a...
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South Mississippi Fair adds AI weapons detection system
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Visitors heading to the South Mississippi Fair this year will notice some changes at the entrance as organizers step up security following a shooting at the fairgrounds two years ago. The fair opens Friday, Oct. 23, with a new artificial intelligence-powered weapons detection system designed to...
Neshoba Democrat
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This Overlooked Alabama Town Is So Affordable, You Can Comfortably Live On Social Security Alone
Somewhere between the Black Warrior River and the Tombigbee, there’s a small Alabama town quietly doing everything right, and almost nobody outside the state knows about it. Demopolis, Alabama is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever paid big-city rent in the first place. Let’s...
Neshoba Democrat
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106th edition of South MS Fair opens Friday in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The 106th edition of the South Mississippi Fair in Laurel opens its gates this Friday. Executive director Kasey Smith said this year’s theme is all about nostalgia — inviting fairgoers to celebrate the past while making new memories. “So, we’re super excited to bring...
Neshoba Democrat
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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...