Insanity ruled in child's slaying Nov 3, 2009
Authorities say Funderburk eventually returned to New York, where she contacted the girl's father and told him she had abandoned their daughter in Meridian. The bus made stops in Meridian and Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cash at what cost? Nov 1, 2009
The cities with the most payday outlets - Jackson, Hattiesburg, Greenwood, Meridian and Laurel - have median household incomes between $22,000 and $30,000, all below the median for the state. Those five cities have 199 payday lenders combined, 20 percent of the state total. (The Clarion-Ledger)
2009-2010 MSU Baseball Commitments Oct 31, 2009
- 6-3, 205 - Outfielder - Meridian (MS) CC. - 6-1, 210 - RHP/3B - Oak Grove (MS) High School. (GenesPage.com)
BOB HERBERT: Changing world requires action, passion Oct 29, 2009
"Dear Mom and Dad," it says, "I have arrived safely in Meridian, Mississippi. This is a wonderful town and the weather is fine. I wish you were here. The people in this city are wonderful and our reception was very good. All my love, Andy.". That was the last word sent to his family by Andrew Goodman, a 20-year-old college student who was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan, along with fellow civil rights workers Michael Schwerner and James Chaney, on his first full day in Mississippi -- June 21, the... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Only action can remedy nation’s ills Oct 28, 2009
Dear Mom and Dad, it says, I have arrived safely in Meridian, Mississippi. This is a wonderful town and the weather is fine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Viking Classic plays up chefs' appeal Oct 28, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Gary Pettus gpettus@clarionledger. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Born (again) to be wild: Motorcycle ministries find calling Oct 24, 2009
"The Biker Church of Mississippi is the headquarters for The Biker Church National. Speir said other affiliates have formed in D.C. and Michigan.Billy Tisdale, president of the Meridian chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association - Restoration Riders - became interested in biking after installing an electronic amplification system at a biker rally."I saw a guy with a patch on his back that had a Christian symbol," he said. "I started researching it and found that they go to rallies to try to... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Domestic violence affects everyone of every age and gender Oct 22, 2009
According to an e-mail we received from the Care Lodge in Meridian, that organization will be working to promote greater public awareness about domestic violence ... After making a few phone calls, we discovered that the Care Lodge in Meridian is the nearest shelter ... We have the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Forest and they told us that they send referrals to Meridian as well. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Rebels, Panthers compete in state band championships Oct 22, 2009
At Meridian, bands were rated in divisions including drum major, color guard, percussion, three individual band judges and an overall band rating ... This is the band s first time to make it further than Meridian and we have a really good chance to have a good show, Rigdon said ... In Meridian on October 10, Morton received superior ratings in drum major, color guard and percussion. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Regional Garden Clubs meet in Forest Oct 22, 2009
The gardening enthusiasts came from Bay Springs, Meridian, Laurel, Lauderdale, Ellisville, Newton, Decatur, Philadelphia, Taylorsville, Heidelberg, Kosciusko, Pachuta, Louisville and Forest. Among the featured activities were an awards presentation, sales and exhibits, lunch and a style show presented by members of the Forest Garden Club. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Ala./Miss. All-Star Classic roster revealed Oct 22, 2009
Mississippi quarterback Tyler Russell of Meridian throws against Alabama during the 2008 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic football game in Mobile. (The Associated Press). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Arroe Daniels Hill Oct 21, 2009
Linda Templeton of Meridian, Miss. and Denise Foxworth of New Orleans, La. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Toast of the developers: Richardson takes award Oct 20, 2009
The "Gold Coast-style" Meridian Marina in Waverton. Worst residential development. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FBI looks at claims of other slayings by Killen Oct 18, 2009
Stanley Dearman, a former reporter for The Meridian Star, said Killen's relationship with law enforcement was so close in 1964 that he rode in a patrol car and hung out at the Meridian Police Department, where many officers were in the Klan. Ellis has collected the notes of what Killen told him verbally as well as Killen's handwritten answers into a yet-to-be-published book, Getting the Last Word In, which he shared with the FBI.. (The Clarion-Ledger)
FBI records: Late senator linked to Klan Oct 18, 2009
A "prominent local Klansman" in Meridian told the FBI that Eastland had appeared at a rally in Forest and invited Imperial Wizard Sam Bowers to speak with him: "Eastland stated that he would help the 17 defendants in the Neshoba County case and that he has been 'pulling strings for them.' ". In a motion filed last year in U.S. District Court in Jackson, Killen discussed his relationship with Eastland, saying the senator called him shortly before the 1967 federal conspiracy trial and was told he... (The Clarion-Ledger)
For Sela Ward, taking risks no act Oct 18, 2009
Meridian native recalls being 'a little afraid' to accept 'The Stepfather' role ... Four years later, the Meridian native won her second Emmy Award and first Golden Globe for the role of single mother Lily Manning on the ABC television series Once and Again ... "I was at lunch with Sela in Los Angeles back around 2000, when she was talking about opening Hope Village (a children's shelter in Meridian)," recalls Tina Aycock, director of Hope Village. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Local bands qualify for state championship level Oct 15, 2009
MERIDIAN Two high school bands from Scott County will have an opportunity to compete for a state championship in their classifications later this month after earning high points Saturday at a regional state marching festival ... The Rebels were one of only two bands in Class 2A at Meridian to receive all superior ratings while Morton in Class 3A received superior and excellent ratings but scored high enough point-wise to qualify for the statewide level ... We usually do well at Meridian but I... (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Vicksburg forum on domestic violence Oct 15, 2009
The Care Lodge's annual Conference on Domestic Violence: Surviving the Violence: Working with Victims 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kahlmus Auditorium, Mississippi State University campus in Meridian; Attorney General Jim Hood will deliver the keynote address. In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. State backup QB Chris Relf suspended Oct 12, 2009
Mullen said that if something would have happened to senior starting quarterback Tyson Lee in Saturday's game, he would have turned to walk-on Daniel Stegall or true freshman Tyler Russell of Meridian, whose redshirt remains intact through six games. In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Testing begins for interchange lights Oct 10, 2009
Sansing said project contractor Webster Electric Co. Inc., of Meridian, has completed all electrical work and - barring any failures during the testing period - full-time lighting for Exit 40 has arrived. "They've got everything pretty much fixed," Sansing said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Festivals celebrate all that is good about our communities Oct 8, 2009
Lake will attend the state marching festival in Pearl while all the other schools travel to Meridian. Our band students work tirelessly each school day and perform for us at halftime during football games while, at the same time, polishing their shows for competition. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
VICKERS/A Civil War soldier remembers Oct 8, 2009
He rode horseback to Chunky in Newton County to join several other men who were on their way to Meridian to enlist in the Confederate Army. The next day he was sent to a training camp about two miles from the railroad station in Meridian. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
A wing up: MS Air National Guard's Spouse Flight Oct 5, 2009
The guests were on the spouse flight sponsored by the family program of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, stationed at Key Field in Meridian ... Information from: The Meridian Star. (KSLA.com, LA)
Southern Miss loses QB Austin Davis for season Oct 5, 2009
You are not logged in. Southern Mississippi quarterback Austin Davis (12) drops back to pass against UAB during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Birmingham, Ala. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Confederate memorial dedication planned Sep 26, 2009
On May 4, 1865, the 3rd Kentucky Mounted Infantry surrendered at Meridian, Mississippi. During its term of service, the regiment participated in engagements at Paducah, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Corinth, Baton Rouge, Johnsonville, Wilson's Raid, Fort Pillow and Franklin-Nashville as well as many others. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Colgate oral health bus stops at LES Sep 24, 2009
Dr. Denise Ruffin, D.D.S., of Meridian, worked on the children at Lake Elementary. As part of the services she provides, all kindergarteners received a varnish that works as a plaque retardant. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Raising the dead to vote Sep 24, 2009
Improper assistance was also reported in Arcola, Como, Laurel, Meridian, Vicksburg and Wiggins. In addition to Greenwood, violations of the 150 foot rule were observed in Fayette, Bogue Chitto, Collins, Columbus and Como. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Parkman takes reins as LMS principal Sep 24, 2009
He completed coursework at Hinds Community College and earned his bachelor of s`cience degree at Mississippi College in education and later a master of science through the Meridian branch of Mississippi State University. He returned to Scott County and taught at Lake Middle School for one year before transferring to Morton Elementary School. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Gunslinger strikes Sep 19, 2009
But despite Haggard's staggering numbers, Lamar, now 5-0, 1-0 in District 3-AA and ranked No. 1 in Class AA by The Clarion-Ledger, didn't secure this win until Haggard hit Jamie Thompson for a 10-yard TD pass to give this school from Meridian a 20-point lead late in the third quarter. "Honestly, we didn't expect them to be that good," Haggard said of Canton Academy (2-3), which rushed for 385 yards. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Game to feature special effects, TV coverage Sep 17, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Special to The Clinton News September 17, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obituaries in the news Sep 16, 2009
(AP) - James B. "Jimmy" Skewes, whose family owned newspapers and broadcast outlets in east Mississippi for more than 60 years and who served for 32 years as editor and publisher of The Meridian Star, died Monday ... Skewes died at Riley Hospital in Meridian, said Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Cobler ... The Skewes family bought the Meridian newspaper in the 1920s and in later years bought WTOK-TV and radio station WMOX, both in Meridian. (Anchorage Daily News)
Budgets, budgets and more budgets ... Sep 16, 2009
Sales tax collections show Greenville at number 15 behind its sister cities of Columbus, Laurel, Meridian and Vicksburg, which have fewer people. Historically, Greenville has always been in the top 10 in sales tax collections. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
VICKERS/Historic photographs of Mississippi Sep 10, 2009
Anne lives in Meridian where she includes storytelling, play writing, and a weekly column for the Meridian Star among her literary activities ... For the curious who wonder how the Riley Center in Meridian appeared when it was known as the Grand Opera House, there are some excellent photographs which must have been used by the architects and restorers when this historic theater was returned to its former glory just a few years ago. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
EDITORIAL/Positioning ourselves well Sep 10, 2009
As far as improved hurricane evacuation, draw a line north from where Interstate 59 intersects Interstate 20 and very quickly that roadway would run into Mississippi 19, bypassing potentially congested areas of Meridian, moving traffic north through Philadelphia and dispersing to points north. Young sees the Miss. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Road work will tie up traffic in Meridian Sep 5, 2009
Motorists in Meridian may face some delays beginning Tuesday evening when the Mississippi Department of Transportation begins the reconstruction of a busy intersection. Beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, a crew will begin reconstructing the intersection of Mississippi 39, Front Street and 17th Street in Meridian. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Labor-intensive lineup Sep 3, 2009
Find your thrill within hearing distance of B.B. King if you were quick enough to score tickets at now sold-out shows at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian tonight, Beau Rivage Theatre in Biloxi Friday or Gold Strike Casino in Robinsonville Saturday ... This year's festivities honor master jazz drummer Al Fielder, a Meridian native, with a lifetime achievement award and master jazz pianist and Greenwood native Mulgrew Miller with a recognition award. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Sep 3, 2009
On Thursday, Aug. 20, their fun-day in Meridian began with a guided tour, brief history and video at the Jimmie Rogers Museum ... for the 1904 St. Louis Exposition and later sold to the City of Meridian ... The Highland Park Dentzel Carousel arrived in Meridian in 1909 and has occupied its same location since. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
MSU Fans Hopes For 2009 Aug 30, 2009
Craig Russell, 40-years-old, Meridian, Miss ... Dr. John Clay, 64-years-old, Meridian, Miss ... Hoot Gibson, 76-years-old, Meridian, Miss. (GenesPage.com)
Cellular South Announces Television Broadcast Schedule for High School Football Rivalry Games to be Featured in 'Y'all vs. Us' Program This Fall Aug 29, 2009
WTOK.2 in Meridian, MS - ABC affiliate "MyTok.2 My Network" second digital channel ... WTOK.3 CW in Meridian, MS - ABC affiliate "WTOK.3 CW" third digital channel ... Oct. 9 - Meridian Wildcats vs. Oak Grove Warriors in Hattiesburg, MS. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
UWA rolls over Belhaven; Northwest CC pulls upset Aug 28, 2009
Baylor, a former Meridian High and East Mississippi CC star, scored three touchdowns. Photo Galleries. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Scores and stats Aug 27, 2009
Bassfield 20 Oak Grove 30 Charleston 12 Horn Lake 6 East Middle/High School 14 Olive Branch 23 Oxford High School 43 Grenada 12 Southaven 37 Independence 3 Greenville-Weston 0 Indianola Gentry 26 Jefferson County 24 Natchez 59 Terry 0 Kosciusko 15 Gulfport 35 Warren Central 21 Canton 14 Murrah 26 Lanier 19 Jim Hill 12 Yazoo City 20 Wingfield 14 Meridian 13 West Lauderdale 5 Northwest Rankin 21 Louisville 41 Starkville 0 Noxubee County 30 Neshoba Central 29 DeSoto Central 23 Hancock 28 Pearl... (The Clarion-Ledger)
COOK/Lacie Flake fulfilling dream of teaching Aug 27, 2009
She obtained her associate's degree from East Central Community College, transferring then to Mississippi State University-Meridian for her bachelor's degree ... She has been married to Justin Flake, who works full time with Key Field Air National Guard Base in Meridian, for the past four years. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
8 running backs vying for time at Ole Miss Aug 24, 2009
Eason, a senior from Meridian, and Brandon Bolden, a sophomore from Baton Rouge, La. likely will be at the top of the depth chart going into the season with sophomore Enrique Davis next. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Rod and Todd on high school football: More to write about this season Aug 21, 2009
But on Dec. 6, 2008, Meridian changed that by stopping South Panola's state-record winning streak at 89, beating the Tigers 26-20 in overtime for the Class 5A state title in front of 15,000 fans in Jackson ... Meridian (Class 5A), Noxubee County (4A), Louisville (3A), Baldwyn (2A) and Puckett (1A) won MHSAA state championships ... Five MHSAA football games are scheduled to be televised live on network affiliates in Jackson, Biloxi, Greenville, Hattiesburg, Memphis, Meridian and Tupelo. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Scrap yards see lull in 'clunkers' Aug 19, 2009
Thoman said 56 clunkers have been destroyed in the Tri-Miss Services system - which includes Brookhaven, Jackson, Laurel, Meridian, Vicksburg and Yazoo City - so far. He estimated around 4,500 clunkers will be turned in around the state by the time the program runs its course and the $3 billion behind it is spent. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Claudette bringing in rain Aug 17, 2009
"We're expecting some pretty intense rain in the Meridian area around 7 a.m., so people should take extra caution during the morning drive," Flynn said. "The Tupelo area will get some pretty bad weather on the drive home (from work).". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Class 6A: Inaugural title chase has loaded field Aug 16, 2009
Meridian - which ended South Panola's state-record 89-game winning streak in last year's 5A championship game - is next in line ... "Madison is going to have a great team. Olive Branch is always a factor. In the South, you've got Oak Grove. You never can count out Meridian. Ocean Springs will be good. "It will fall back to who gets hot at the right time. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Suspect in Klan case dies Aug 15, 2009
Earlier this year, Chaney's brother, Ben, met in Washington with Justice Department officials, asking them to pursue the case against the living suspects: Posey and Pete Harris, both of Meridian; Olen Burrage of Philadelphia; former Philadelphia police officer Richard Willis of Noxapater; and Jimmie Snowden of Hickory. In the documentary Neshoba, which premiered earlier this year, Killen's wife, Jo, was quoted as saying, "I feel like Billy Wayne Posey was there, and I feel like he was more... (The Clarion-Ledger)
PERRY/Senate Dem supports voter ID Aug 13, 2009
Last week, Republican Chairman Brad White took voter ID on a campaign style tour making stops in Jackson, Natchez, Meridian, Columbus, Tupelo, Hernando, Greenville, Biloxi and Hattiesburg. White spoke to the press flanked by Republicans, some of whom opposed the tabling of the Early Voting Act, some who supported it. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Meet the arrows Aug 13, 2009
Other rivalry matchups include South Panola vs. Olive Branch Oct. 2 at Batesville; Oak Grove vs. Meridian Oct. 9 at Oak Grove; West Jones vs. Wayne County Oct. 23 at Waynesboro; and Gulfport vs. Biloxi Nov. 6 at Gulfport. The announcement has already generated plenty of excitement from Arrow players and fans. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Veterans cemetery gets major funding boost Aug 13, 2009
Videt Carmichael of Meridian, Sen. Terry Burton of Newton, and Rep. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Cellular South to Debut High School Football Rivals "Y'all vs. Us" Program Aug 8, 2009
Oak Grove Warriors vs. Meridian Wildcats - Oct. 9 at Oak Grove ... To bring the action to high school football fans across the region, games will be aired on NBC affiliates WLBT in Jackson, WDAM in Hattiesburg and WMC in Memphis along with ABC affiliates WLOX in Biloxi, WABG in Greenville and WTOK in Meridian. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dickerson commits to Miss. State Bulldogs Aug 8, 2009
Dickerson, who hit 18 home runs as a freshmen leadoff batter at Meridian Community College last season, was drafted by the Rockies in the 29th round ... If Dickerson elects not to sign with the Colorado Rockies by the deadline, he can sign with MSU in November and have the option to either play his sophomore season at Meridian Community College or report to Mississippi State in January ... During his first year in junior college baseball, he also set records at Meridian C.C. for becoming the... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Liberty National Life Insurance Plans to Hire 2,500 Sales Agents and Sales Managers in One Day, August 19 Aug 8, 2009
MCKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liberty National Life Insurance Company is in the most aggressive growth mode in the Company's 109-year history and plans to hire more than 2,500 sales agents and sales managers in more than 125 hiring events in 19 states across the U.S. in one day. The "We're Hiring" event will take place on August 19. (PR Newswire)
Hardy hasn't lost competitive edge Aug 6, 2009
"I was out, riding my bike. A little dog ran out in front of me. My feet got tangled in my pedals. I fell on my hip and broke it."By midnight, I was at Rush Hospital in Meridian, having hip replacement surgery. "Physically, Hardy could have continued to compete in running and bike competition after his recovery. He had participated in around 20 triathlons in over the years. But he didn't want to risk another injury."I have broken two bones in my life and both were in bike wrecks," Hardy said. "I... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
View the complete 2006 ESPNU 150 » Aug 6, 2009
6'2" 225 MS Meridian H.S. (MS) 110 81 CB 6'0". 180. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
First ladder fire truck arrives for duty in city, county Aug 6, 2009
Forest is now the only city between Brandon and Meridian along the Interstate 20 corridor with a ladder fire truck. It is also the only ladder truck, other than one in Philadelphia, in the East Central Mississippi region. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Mock draft » Aug 5, 2009
Jeremy (Meridian, MS): I'm an Auburn fan, but I still say Alabama should be in the top 5. 5. (ESPN -- College Football News)
RivalsHigh 100: 35-31 Aug 5, 2009
"But we think there are some 'red-letter' or 'measuring stick' games on our schedule. If we can beat Petal, Meridian, and Hattiesburg then that will mean we have had a very good regular season.". Top 100 countdown No. 34 Lakewood, California. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Story » Aug 4, 2009
In the High Plains Mallard Management Unit (roughly west of the 100th Meridian), a 97-day season is proposed. The last 23 days would be able to start no earlier than December 12, 2009. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Fixing what's 'down there' Aug 4, 2009
"It made a world of difference," said Mary Walker of Meridian, who had the surgery in October 2008. "I was driving in one week. He (Speights) gave me pain medication, but I never took it.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
School board gives final OK to new budget Jul 30, 2009
Alderman said only 15 percent of the students enrolled at MSA come from north of a line from Vicksburg to Meridian. She said, however, that that is not unusual, as Mississippi School for Math and Science, located in Columbus, has always had more enrollees from the northern half of the state. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Jr. Miss experience provides personal growth for Hunt Jul 30, 2009
MERIDIAN Leslie Hunt didn t come away with the top title in the state s 53rd Jr. Miss scholarship program last week but is looking forward to completing her reign as Scott County's Junior Miss through various activities that come along. Hunt was one of 43 high school seniors from across the state competing for more than 42,500 in college scholarships during three nights of competition in Meridian s Temple Theater that concluded on Saturday. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Recruits prep for calls from coaches, reporters Jul 26, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Todd Kelly tkelly@clarionledger. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ocean Springs teen wins Jr. Miss title Jul 26, 2009
Katie Thurber of Ocean Springs topped 42 other contestants to take the title of Mississippi Junior Miss on Saturday in Meridian. Thurber, the daughter of George and Patricia Thurber of Ocean Springs, attends Ocean Springs High School. (The Clarion-Ledger)
