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The bounce back in 2010... The hope... The blind side
... of course! It's "Historic Photos of Mississippi" -- Turner Publishing Co., Nashville (www.turnerpublishing.com). In Meridian, the book is available at Sage Coffee & Books, Front St., and Books-A-Million. The publisher has declared the book a best ... Comment?
No. 1: Locals watch a historic momenta
... momentous. The day was also special for those in East Mississippi who were not able to travel to Washington. The Meridian Star sold an extra 3,000 copies of the paper for the inauguration editions when residents wanted to read what their neighbors ... Comment?
No. 2: Meridian elects its first female mayor
After a 16 year tenure as mayor of Meridian, John Robert Smith announced in February that he would not run for mayor again. Comment?
... a businessman and all-around good guy in 2009. State Rep. Charles L. Young Sr., 77, died April, 29. A native of Meridian, Young was elected to the Mississippi House in 1979. An advocate for education, he had served as chairman of the Universities ... Comment?
By Brian Livingston blivingston@themeridianstar.com Meridian residents followed closely the moves of Mayor Cheri Barry as she replaced department heads and commission members in quick succession. Comment?
No. 5: Threefoot resurrected ... well, almost
... redevelopment of the Threefoot building into a hotel... with significant financial backing from the city. Much of Meridian rejoiced at the news that the building would not only be saved, but used for the economic development of downtown. But just as ... Comment?
By Brian Livingston blivingston@themeridianstar.com Local law enforcement officials said Meridian suffered fewer murders in 2009 but they will also say even one is too many. Comment?
No. 7: Meridian Public School District sees big changes and responds to public input
From staff reports The community expressed concern over the Meridian Public School District during 2009. Comment?
No. 8: In poor economy, not all the news is bad
... the same story on a smaller scale. Governor Haley Barbour cut budgets by tens of millions of dollars. The city of Meridian saw a dip in sales tax revenue and the mayor has talked of possible layoffs. The county also had a tight budget and has cut ... Comment?
No. 9: 22nd Avenue bridge renovation
By Ben Lockridge blockridge@themeridianstar.com In June the 22nd Avenue bridge closed, forcing drivers to either travel on the 18th Avenue or 29th Avenue bridges as maintenance began on the overpass. Comment?
... Squirrel. You and I together in the end, which is the beginning for those to follow. Photos OTHA BARHAM / THE MERIDIAN STAR A dead squirrel in the leaves reveals easily overlooked truths about life and death in Nature's workings. None/ Resources ... Comment?
... people and for the people. That's us at home, not those in those hallowed chambers where you meet. Terry Herrington Meridian Comment?
Two teens charged with vandalism of cemetery
... have been charged with vandalism at a cemetery in the Elwood community west of Quitman. Kemp tells WTOK-TV in Meridian that the vandalism occurred over the Christmas holiday weekend. He says some gravestones were knocked over and several headstones ... Comment?
Temp: 51.0 F Wind Chill: 48 F Meridian, Key Field, MS Font Size: Carlos Johnson and Nicholas Thompson are facing charges in the case. Comment?
Grace Place a caring refuge
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... her dad, Cliff Murphy, was good at recalling his past. He was known for spinning tales about his birthplace of Meridian, Miss., and cities where he'd worked in as an architect. Several years ago, he started having trouble remembering street names. ... Comment?
Man arrested for allegedly selling bogus laptops
Detectives with the Meridian Police Department have charged a Jackson man for the sale of goods bearing counterfeit stamps or labels. Comment?
... assistance to the injured women along with volunteers with South VFR. The injured women were later transported to a Meridian hospital by Metro Ambulance. Calhoun said none of the injuries appeared to be life threatening. No one else in the other ... Comment?
Old school funk and old-time favorites coming to Temple
... ballroom immediately following. Tickets are $37.50, and are available at the Music Emporium and Sam's Fashions in Meridian, and AJ's Fashions in York, Ala. and Demopolis, Ala. On New Year's Day State Sen. Videt Carmichael and former State Sen. ... Comment?
(9:45 p.m.) Man found dead along highway
... theft was found dead Wednesday night alongside Hwy. 11/80 near his home. For more on this story see Thursday's Meridian Star. Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide . Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player ... Comment?
Temple looking for memorabilia
... needed to be filled," said Roger Smith, owner of the Temple Theater. "We wanted to showcase the musical talent of Meridian, that's where the idea came from." Smith said the large amount of musical talent here in Meridian convinced him the city ... Comment?