Improvements to the Youth Court system are again before the Mississippi Legislature, and representatives of the judiciary and ...

On the first day of the 2026 session, the Mississippi Senate took a strong position against public school vouchers. “Vouchers ...

Students at Carver Elementary School will be able to earn free books through reading after the school and First Mississippi Federal Credit Union on Wednesday unveiled a new Book Nook vending machine.

Students from Pentecostal Christian Academy in Meridian visited with Sen. Rod Hickman at the State Capitol on Thursday.

A federal appropriations bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday will channel hundreds of millions in science, energy and ...

Behind a big fourth quarter along with play of Octavius McCormick the Bulldogs were able to rally past Clarkdale 40-35 in an ...

The Meridian Star provides a list of arrests and crimes being reported to authorities to keep the community informed about ...

One of the most dependable and stylish houseplants I recommend is Sansevieria, commonly known as snake plant or mother-in-law ...

For the fourth consecutive year, East Mississippi Community College has been selected to serve as a tournament host for this ...

Trying to stay on schedule this year? The Meridian Star's 2026 Pet Parade Calendar can help and is available for pickup. Featuring some of Meridian and Lauderdale County's most photogenic furry ...

The second week of the 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature has concluded. The House continued its work on a variety of issues, with education remaining the main focus. Lawmakers ...