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06/23/2026

The City of Meridian is warning vendors and residents to ignore unofficial social media accounts targeting the Earth’s Bounty market with fraudulent payment and application requests, advising them to use only verified city channels.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/city-of-meridian-warns-of-social-media-scams-targeting-earth-s-bounty/article_69640899-9de3-4f8d-a621-d1009bb4a76a.html

06/23/2026

The 2026 Meridian Day at the Neshoba County Fair kicks off this Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Founder's Square.

The 2026 Meridian Day at the Neshoba County Fair kicks off this Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Founder's Square, inviting local residents to gather and celebrate the Queen City rain

06/23/2026

The Lauderdale County Government Center is expanding its parking lot to include new accessible spaces closer to the main entrance.

The county is planning to add parking spaces between the Government Center and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department.

06/23/2026

Two men were arrested during an early morning burglary in Lauderdale County, facing a string of felony charges after deputies caught them at the scene and seized two fi****ms, illegal narcotics, and a stolen vehicle.

Two men were arrested after Lauderdale County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an active burglary at a residence on Cricket Road. Deputies surrounded the building and took Robert Austin Scribner, 34,

06/23/2026

The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will host a free, public acoustic concert today -- featuring the award-winning singer-songwriter Rupert Wates.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/musician-rupert-wates-to-perform-acoustic-concert-today-at-meridian-library/article_bd593125-2b35-4693-b3e3-ee6ac3bef9cd.html

06/22/2026

Laurel Main Street will host its free annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show in downtown Laurel on Friday, July 3, featuring late-night shopping, dining, and a dedicated food truck court.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure viewing spots and explore the downtown area.

06/19/2026

A Mississippi man was fired from his job after a TikTok video with over 24 million views went viral.

A Mississippi man has lost his job after calling the police on a father who was helping his young daughters use a women's restroom.

06/19/2026

Fueled by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, a stalling thunderstorm dumped up to ten inches of rain on Covington County, Mississippi, triggering a historic flash flood emergency that submerged major highways, flooded properties, and forced overnight water rescues.

The storm dumped an estimated seven to ten inches of rain over the Seminary area in just six hours, causing an exceedingly rare 150- to 200-year flood event.

06/18/2026

The Meridian Police Department has arrested 31-year-old Mahognea Lamecceha Perry on charges of Aggravated Domestic Violence and Arson following a public appeal for assistance and a diligent investigation.

Following a diligent investigation, law enforcement officers and investigators successfully located and apprehended Perry, safely resolving the case.

06/18/2026

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, threatens Mississippi with several days of severe weather, including potential tornadoes and heavy rainfall that could trigger life-threatening flash floods.

The National Weather Service warns that the state of Mississippi faces isolated thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts, hail, and the potential for weak tornadoes through Friday.