Meridian PD hosting free Spooktacular Trunk or Treat Oct. 29 at HQ ahead of citywide trick-or-treating Oct. 31 — what families and drivers need to know:

Newton police investigating Friday shooting on Frontage Road. Male victim taken to Meridian hospital. Anyone with info call NPD at 601-683-2042.

6 arrested in Kemper County drug operation Thursday. Deputies seized suspected marijuana, firearms and pills. Sheriff James Moore says the investigation is ongoing with more arrests expected.

Over 1500 students from area high schools gathered at the Neshoba Co. Coliseum for the 8th annual Manufacturing & Career Expo

MHS grad Laura Kittrell — creator/co-showrunner of Amazon's "Elle" (a "Legally Blonde" prequel) and former "Insecure" writer — returned to Meridian High today to speak with students. More tonight at The MAX, 6 p.m.

Meridian Community College cut the ribbon on its new Transportation Technology Training Center Wednesday, offering hands-on automotive and diesel technology training for students. Officials project the center will support 159 new regional jobs.

If approved, the Air Force JROTC program would offer enrollment, enlistment, and employment opportunities to students, with district officials optimistic about this possible venture.

Meridian police have arrested a suspect after a shooting on Fourth Ave left 2 dead and 1 critically hurt.

Forest police arrest Joshua Morris & Delonta Patrick in 3 armed robberies at the Shell station.

A Philadelphia street now has a permanent tribute to Lainey Wilson. Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music unveiled the mural "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" today. Wilson: "This mural is absolutely beautiful. This is incredible."

🦅💙 HOPE TAKES FLIGHT! Nearly 300 people helped MCC's first-ever Eagles for Life raise $30,000 for students affected by cancer + the local cancer center!

Meridian Police Officers respond to a shots-fired call just after 9:30, Tuesday morning, at St. Francis Apartment Complex. Three people were shot, two of the three are dead, and three are in custody

Meridian Police Officers respond to a shots-fired call just after 9:30, Tuesday morning, at St. Francis Apartment Complex

In this week’s edition of Crimenet, the Neshoba County Sheriff's Department is looking for Jammy Wayne Rodgers.

Mrs. Mississippi American Amicia Sutton hosted "Together at the Table" in Meridian Saturday, pairing meals and groceries with health education for local families. "This work needs to continue... all year long," Sutton said.

Enterprise Elementary & High School is once again ranked #1 in the state and receives a district “A” rating, while its Middle School receives a “B” rating

In this week’s edition of Crimenet, the Neshoba County Sheriff's Department is looking for Jammy Wayne Rodgers.

Southeast Lauderdale High School hosts its annual Career Fair, but with a twist, with school officials calling it a less chaotic approach

Meridian honored music icon Ken Rainey last night with the very first sidewalk star outside the historic Temple Theatre, followed by a free show with Randy Houser.

The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center’s “What Is True?” team investigated a commonly circulated claim that most people who receive SNAP benefits are unemployed.