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06/01/2026

An analysis reveals that stricter work requirements from a major legislative overhaul have caused at least 3.5 million Americans to lose their SNAP benefits, driving a significant rise in food insecurity amid escalating food prices.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/3-5m-people-lose-snap-benefits-under-stricter-new-work-requirements/article_52a7b655-8dc5-5cea-b4f5-337b7b32a30d.html

06/01/2026

The Meridian Blues will kick off their week-long "Meet the Blues" community tour on Monday at Newk's Eatery, inviting fans to meet the players and mascot, Mojo.

The Blues are asking residents to come out to meet the team, meet the team's mascot, Mojo, and get autographs.

05/30/2026

The Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson will host a free, family-friendly Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 19, featuring food trucks, educational tours, and live cultural performances.

The evening promises a diverse lineup of activities for all ages, including local food trucks, energetic line-dancing workshops, a dedicated kids’ zone, and a relaxed, adults-only lounge.

05/29/2026

Northeast Fire & Rescue is actively recruiting volunteers to rebuild its ranks as the department faces a critical staffing shortage while covering a large coverage area.

The geographically large department stretches from Lauderdale to North Meridian, covering a busy portion of Highway 45.

05/28/2026

The Meridian Museum of Art has opened registration for its summer programs, which offer classes for all ages and skill levels, though early registration is advised for its limited-spot pottery wheel-throwing class.

Registration is now open for all classes; however, the museum says its pottery wheel-throwing class has limited spots, so early registration is advised.

05/28/2026

Meridian Police have ruled out an armed robbery at a Highway 493 gas station following further investigation, confirming there is no threat to the community.

https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/meridian-police-dept-rules-out-reported-gas-station-armed-robbery/article_4b28e95e-2281-4bef-ad97-9818a8dcf67e.html

05/28/2026

The Scott County Chess Club has announced its summer schedule, which replaces its July library meeting with an Independence Day booth at Roosevelt State Park alongside regular meetings in June and August.

Players of all skill levels, from beginners looking to learn the game to seasoned experts, are invited to participate.

05/27/2026

On June 17, the Two Mississippi Museums will host a free event featuring a discussion on the community-led efforts and activism that successfully pushed for the reopening and resolution of the infamous "Mississippi Burning" case.

The discussion will focus heavily on the pivotal role of the Philadelphia Coalition. The local group publicly demanded that authorities reopen the investigation into the 1964 murders of civil rights

05/27/2026

On June 20, The MAX in Meridian will launch "John Jennings: Build Your World," a new exhibition celebrating the acclaimed career of the Mississippi-native graphic novelist and artist.

The new exhibition highlights the career of Mississippi native John Jennings, a New York Times bestselling graphic novelist and award-winning artist known for his work with Marvel and Afrofuturism.

05/26/2026

Meridian remembers Jimmie Rodgers, the father of country music, on the anniversary of his passing.

Rodgers, who was born in Meridian, was dubbed the "Father of Country Music" after blending different musical genres to create a new sound in the late 1920s.