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Lumber manufacturer expands operations in Mississippi
MACON, Miss. (WJTV) – A lumber manufacturer will expand its sawmill operations in Macon, Mississippi. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $8.3 million. Barge Forest Products specializes in high-quality southern yellow pine lumber production, particularly longer timber lengths used for construction. The company is constructing a new facility to house a new […]
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Taylor International opens continental distribution center in Colón, Panama
CEO, Lex Taylor, of The Taylor Group Companies, traveled from Louisville, Mississippi, to lead the opening ceremony alongside the Taylor International team, dealers, and guests. The program included a ribbon-cutting and a guided tour of the warehouse. For customers, the benefit is uptime. Panama connects the world’s major shipping routes,...
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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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As hurricane makes landfall, Pine Belt power crews stand ready to respond
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - As a hurricane approaches the Gulf Coast, electric companies across the Pine Belt are making sure their crews are ready to respond if the lights go out. At Dixie Electric in Laurel, crews spent Friday loading equipment, checking their trucks and preparing for possible power...
WTOK-TV
New student led credit union opens at Meridian High School
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian High School officially opened its new student-led credit union, providing business academy students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in banking, customer service and financial literary. “One of our major goals is to give students a real-world experience here at the high school....
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This Little Mississippi Bookshop Keeps Going Deeper Than Its Storefront, With Hours Of Used Books To Browse
Some of the best afternoons start with a quick peek through a shop window. In Mississippi, there is a small bookstore that looks tiny from the sidewalk but keeps stretching farther back the moment you step inside. Shelves of used books, quirky reading gadgets, and friendly conversation wait around every...
WTOK-TV
Earth’s Bounty introduces new vendors as season nears end
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Earth’s Bounty Farmer’s Market returned to the MAX today, with more for fans of local shopping. And although their 2026 season is wrapping up, people still showed up and showed out to support local growers and businesses, including a few new additions to the vendors.
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Earth’s Bounty touts upcoming vendors and performers
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Even as the Earth’s Bounty season begins to wind down—October 3 and November 7 festivals will close the current season—we’re still attracting new vendors with great products and fresh ideas. This Saturday, Garden Verbena will make its debut at Earth’s Bounty. The...
WTOK-TV
Meridian to raise water rates October 1st
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Residents of Meridian will see a change in their water bills coming very soon. Rates are set to rise by 7 percent starting October 1st, with a flat recovery fee of 3 dollars for water, and 10 dollars for sewer. This is down from the 9...
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Higher fuel costs affecting travel plans for many Meridian residents
Rising fuel prices are making travel more expensive for residents. Gas prices have climbed above the state average in Lauderdale County, while higher jet fuel costs could push up airline expenses and airfare for travelers. Twin States News learned more about why the prices are so high and what residents are having to do to budget.
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Food Lovers Make The Drive To This Mississippi Produce Stand For Just-Picked Peaches, Sweet Strawberries, And Homemade Jams
Some folks map their road trips around gas stations and rest stops. Others plan around a small Mississippi produce stand that has been feeding families for decades. People drive across the whole state just to fill their trunks with strawberries so good they refuse to name their favorite spot out loud, worried the shelves will empty before they arrive. There is a gift shop, an ice cream bar, homemade jams stacked in neat rows, and yard art waiting outside under the canopy.