Former West Lauderdale standout softball player Lexie Smith Tune has returned to her alma mater as the school’s newest head softball coach. “It is an honor to come back here and coach,” Tune said ...

In my estimation, it was already the trip of a lifetime. I would be fly fishing the South Fork of the Snake River for three days over Father’s Day weekend with my two children and my brother-in-law.

The emotional tributes to longtime Meridian music advocate and radio broadcast figure Kenneth Rainey Sr. came fast, and finely crafted, once news of his passing filtered out. They were extraordinary ...

Northeast Lauderdale has its new head football coach. David Frey takes over as the head football coach of the Trojans after spending the last two years as the head coach at Scott Central. Frey ...

United Way of East Mississippi’s annual school supply and uniform drive, “Stuff the Bus”, will take place on North Hills Street at Raising Cane’s, Sam’s Club and at two of our local Walmarts (Hwy. 19 ...

The death of longtime Meridian music and culture advocate Kenneth Rainey Sr. this week was devastating to many who closely observed or benefitted from Rainey’s efforts as he enthusiastically labored ...

Mayor highlights gains in public safety, infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization and economic development during State of the City address. Meridian Mayor Percy Bland reflected on his first year ...

Thirty-one of Mississippi’s most accomplished high school senior girls will compete for more than $36,000 in college scholarships as the 2027 Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi Program begins ...

It’s just after 10 on a recent weekday night and there’s a pleasant buzz in the Magnolia Restaurant of the Queen City Truck Stop. Sitting at the counter, near a busy kitchen, are a couple of men, ...

For baseball fans in Meridian and Lauderdale County, the name Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd evokes memories of blazing fastballs, colorful personality, and a hometown hero who made it big. Long before he ...

For many years, I’ve heard people moan and groan, expressing hatred and disdain for Mondays. The dread of starting a new workweek. Their weekend was over before they knew it, etc., etc., etc. Chances ...

Few people have witnessed as much change, contributed as much to their community, and inspired as many lives as Wilhelmine Damon. This year, Damon marks a remarkable milestone as she celebrates her ...