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Third Thursday celebrates Hispanic Heritage in Downtown Meridian
Meridian residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an evening of music and culture at the next Third Thursday event on Thursday, October 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Dumont Plaza. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, attendees will be treated to live performances by Mariachi Moderno Internacional,...
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Meridian’s Candy Crawl returns Oct. 25 with fun for all
Meridian families are invited to dress up and join the City of Meridian’s traditional Candy Crawl on Saturday, October 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall Lawn and DuMont Plaza. The free event offers carnival rides, live music, food, and candy from participating downtown businesses. For...
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Annual Loblolly Fest in Laurel set for Saturday
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St. Joseph October Festival set for Saturday
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The St. Joseph Catholic Church Octoberfest kicks off tomorrow for an afternoon of food and fellowship. The event will start with a blessing of the animals, where visitors can have their family pets blessed before lunch. Offerings will include barbecue ribs, fried catfish and a variety of...
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Weekend Preview: Festivals and early Halloween welcome October to the Pine Belt
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Downtown Meridian to host next Art Crawl on October 9
Meridian residents and visitors are invited to explore the city’s vibrant arts scene at the Downtown Meridian Art Crawl on Thursday, October 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The self-guided tour offers an opportunity to visit a curated selection of downtown galleries and art-supporting businesses. Participants can pick up their official crawl card at the Meridian Museum of Art, located at 628 25th Avenue, to begin the evening of discovery and creativity.
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Meridian Museum of Art hosts reception for Mississippi Oil Painters
The Meridian Museum of Art will host a reception on Friday, October 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to honor Mississippi oil painters Mary Louise Porter, Pat Abernathy, and Tim Allred. The event marks the opening of an exhibition showcasing the artists’ works, which will remain on display at...
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Food, fun at St. Joseph October Festival
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The weather was perfect and so was the food at the St. Joseph Catholic Church October Festival. For decades, this St. Joseph Hospitality Committee has used the proceeds raised through plates and vendors to fund its ministries. There was more than just food – there were a...
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Annual Loblolly Festival draws thousands of visitors to Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of people visited downtown Laurel Saturday to enjoy food, live music, and maybe even some early Christmas shopping. It was all part of the annual Loblolly Festival. “It brings people together,” said Bo Clark, of the Calhoun Community. He was visiting the festival with...
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Meridian Heritage Festival Brings Local History to Life on October 4
Meridian’s Heritage Festival, hosted by the Friends of Historic Meridian, returns on Saturday, October 4 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Meridian Historical Village (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos). Visitors will enjoy a family-friendly celebration of Meridian Township’s history with a day of historical demonstrations, entertainment, activities, and...
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William Ferris set to speak at The MAX, discussing “The Early Films of William Ferris”
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - William “Bill” Ferris has been added to The MAX Hall of Fame, and soon he will be making a stop in Meridian. The MAX is showing The Early Films of William Ferris, which give an inside look at Mississippi Black oral traditions. Ferris shot...
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Annual Loblolly Fest in Laurel previewed
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - One of Laurel’s largest fall festivals takes place Saturday. The city’s annual Loblolly Fest is set to get underway at 9 a.m. Saturday and run through 4 p.m. “Festival goers can enjoy a wide variety of vendors, including live woodworking, which is always a...
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Mississippi Theatre Association hosting breakout sessions at The Max
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Talented professionals are gathering at The Max Saturday for the first of many breakout sessions hosted by the Mississippi Theatre Association. In an intensive four hours, students will cultivate different talents through theatre-centered activities, including vocals, dancing, and acting. “I always say that it heightens their...
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William Ferris set to speak at The MAX, discussing “The Early Films of William Ferris”
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Ra’shad the Blues Kid is Making a Scene
Making a Scene Presents an interview with Ra’shad the Blues Kid. Larry McGill, better known as Ra’Shad the Blues Kid, was born on September 30, 1987, in Laurel, Mississippi—the heart of the Piney Woods region. Though no one in his family played music, Ra’Shad grew up surrounded by soul and gospel, planting seeds of inspiration early on. As he says, “The love of music was put in me before I could even play.”
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Lovers of classic cars, burgers gather for annual Hellfighter party and PDI reunion
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of people gathered in downtown Laurel to celebrate classic cars and great American food on Saturday. It was all part of the annual Hellfighter USA Block Party and PDI Reunion. It began with a benefit motorcycle ride Saturday afternoon and continued with a car show,...