Corinth new No. 1 in Class 3A Nov 6, 2008
Meridian (9-1) 80 23. Oak Grove (9-1) 68 34. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
PARRISH ALFORD:Offense will help decide how far Rebels can go Nov 5, 2008
Eason, a prep All-American from Meridian, might have been more effective in September had he had more game action his first two seasons. The win over Auburn set in motion a month with major bowl implications. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
'Tremendous' votes Nov 5, 2008
They rallied in Olive Branch, Greenville, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Meridian, Columbus and Tupelo. The winner of today's special election will serve the final four years of Lott's six-year term. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Musgrove, Wicker make push for votes Nov 4, 2008
Musgrove is holding rallies in Olive Branch, Greenville, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Meridian, Columbus and Tupelo. Wicker will also make stops in many of the same cities. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Women's Basketball To Face Peach State Elite In Exhibition Action Nov 2, 2008
Senior is coming off an ACL injury that sidelined her for the 2007-08 season, but the 5'9" combo guard has played in 86 career games with 71 career starts. Four juniors also return, led by two-year starters and . Hardy, who hails from nearby Spartanburg, SC, was named the team MVP last season after leading the team in rebounding and ranking second in scoring. Brown, a native of Atlanta, GA, returns at the point after totaling 110 assists last season. Guard started 28 contests last season and... (Clemsontigers.com)
Click here for a Reporter's View from Patsy Brumfield. Oct 30, 2008
She talked to Kristi later that evening when Kristi was at her mothers home near Meridian. Sonya went there on Monday, then ferried Tyler back home to West Point. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
5 and out with Todd Kelly & Rod Walker Oct 24, 2008
Todd says: Meridian QB Tyler Russell put on a show against Oak Grove. Also: Velma Jackson's Be Bop Jones against Yazoo City. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rebels sweep with all superior in Hoover Oct 23, 2008
The band received all superior ratings in all categories at the State Marching Festival in Meridian, which qualified them to return to the state championships. A week earlier at a regional contest at West Lauderdale, the band received all superior ratings at their competition and additionally was recognized as the best band at the event. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
ScoutTV: Tyler Russell Senior Highlights Oct 23, 2008
By Publisher-Gene's PageDate: Oct 22, 2008 Meridian High School quarterback Tyler Russell, a Mississippi State commitment, is showcased in this ScoutTV 2008 season video presentation. to read the rest of this story. (GenesPage.com)
AP poll puts margin at 1 point -- is that possible? Oct 23, 2008
2) Meridian Magazine Would the Last Honest Reporter Please Turn On the Lights. By Orson Scott Card. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tonight's Bully BarkLine Oct 22, 2008
Meridian - WMOX-AM 1010 AM. Pascagoula - WPMP-AM 1580 AM. (GenesPage.com)
Getting parents involved: Schools engaging kids' caretakers Oct 20, 2008
The state Department of Education is asking parents to join state Superintendent Hank Bounds in Parent Conversations Oct. 27 at Meridian Community College and Nov. 3 at Vicksburg High School. The events will be from 5:30-7 each night. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Manufacturing takes hit Oct 20, 2008
Tower Automotive and Johnson Controls filed notice of almost 200 total layoffs at their Madison County facilities, and Tower's Meridian branch also announced job cuts ... Tower Automotive Meridian (Lauderdale) 22 Aug. 2008. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Clark hands reins of practice to Rush Oct 16, 2008
MORTONA long history of serving the medical needs of his community recently started a new chapter for Dr. Howard Clark as he signed a stack of legal papers turning over his medical clinic to Medical Foundation, Inc., a subsidiary of Rush Health Systems, Inc., based in Meridian. After the deal was closed on Sept. 30, the clinic began operating under Rush s banner on Oct. 1. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Co-Lin visits E. Central Oct 16, 2008
Langston is from Meridian (Northeast Lauderdale). He's caught 31 passes for 505 yards and 6 TDs. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
UPDATE:Newton County the new No. 1 in Class 3A poll Oct 16, 2008
No. 2 Meridian (6-1) moved past Oak Grove (6-1) in the Class 5A poll with a 42-28 win. Oak Grove dropped just a spot to third, followed by Madison Central (6-1) and new entry Petal (6-1). (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
UMHB Football Ranked Third Oct 15, 2008
Bosqueville vs Meridian. Abbott vs Milford. (KWTX.com, TX)
Historic Meridian tackles ambitious restoration Oct 14, 2008
Meridian primed for tourists amid ambitious restoration ... During its golden age of 1890-1930, Meridian was the state s biggest city ... Meridian is easy to reach from Atlanta, and travelers who simply zoom through it heading west are depriving themselves of an experience. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FBI head in Miss. in civil rights era dies Oct 14, 2008
In 1967, 18 men went on trial in U.S. District Court in Meridian. Seven were convicted on federal conspiracy charges, but none was tried by Mississippi for murder until 2005 when a Neshoba County jury convicted Edgar Ray Killen of Union County. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Co-Lin transfers score high at university level Oct 11, 2008
While only Meridian Community College's overall university-level average was higher than Co-Lin's, at 2. 81, Itawamba Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College both posted a 2. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Russell ignites 'Cats' explosion in showdown Oct 11, 2008
MERIDIAN Meridian entered this season with huge expectations for another playoff run to Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium ... Dandy Dozen quarterback Tyler Russell turned in a nearly flawless performance and scatback Quarderal Martin ran for three touchdowns as Meridian beat Oak Grove 42-28 in a Region 3-5A showdown before an estimated 7,000-plus at Ray Stadium ... "We finally focused and played hard on both sides of the ball for fourth quarters," Meridian coach Larry Weems said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rebel Pride Band to defend state title Oct 8, 2008
MERIDIANScott Central s Rebel Pride Marching Band will have the opportunity to defend its Class 2A state title later this month after taking all superior ratings in every category Saturday at the MHSAA Regional State Marching Festival ... Bands from Forest, Lake, Morton, and Sebastopol also traveled to Meridian for the contest. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
26-city MEC tour details education push Oct 8, 2008
Oct. 16: MSU Riley Center, Meridian. Oct. 20: Days Inn, Grenada. (The Clarion-Ledger)
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL:Tupelo rolls past Starkville Oct 4, 2008
" For Starkville High, Friday's loss was a setback after the Yellowjackets earned their first win of the season by defeating DeSoto Central 34-14 in both teams' division opener last week. Despite dropping to 1-5 overall, any fan would have to agree that the Yellowjackets have played a pretty darn tough schedule so far this season. Starkville opened the season at Class 3A state champion Louisville before traveling to Meridian and then to the Daily Journal's No.3-ranked large school West Point."I... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
More High School Football Photos Oct 4, 2008
Hattiesburg - Meridian. St. Joseph - Enterprise Lincoln. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Local Bands Receive High Ratings In First Contest Oct 3, 2008
Bands from Forest, Lake, Morton, Scott Central and Sebastopol will travel Saturday to Ray Stadium in Meridian for the Regional State Marching Contest ... Our goal is for our band to improve in all facets for Meridian ... The judges had good comments that will help us clean the show further for Meridian, Rigdon said. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Senate candidates Wicker, Musgrove debate today Oct 3, 2008
WLBT-TV news director Dennis Smith said the debate will be shown live by WLBT in Jackson, WTVA in Tupelo, WABG in Greenville, WTOK in Meridian, WDAM in Hattiesburg, WLOX in Biloxi and WMC in Memphis, Tenn. . (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
County officials agree Sep 25, 2008
n Meridian has a similar program funded through a community foundation. . (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
EDITORIAL:Ole Miss-Tupelo Sep 24, 2008
Mississippi State's Meridian campus, founded in 1972 along with the Ole Miss branch in Tupelo, has 772 students this semester; the Ole Miss campus in populous DeSoto County has more than 900 students. The University of Southern Mississippi has dual campuses - Hattiesburg and the Gulf Coast. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Starkville can't slow Wayne County Sep 21, 2008
Boyles respected the way Starkville handled opening the season against Louisville, Meridian, West Point, and Wayne County. Their team played hard, and I thought Bill had his team ready to play, Boyles said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Planting another church: First Baptist taps a pro to launch West Campus Sep 20, 2008
Word of Faith Christian Center: Main campus in Jackson and satellite churches in Hattiesburg, Meridian, Vicksburg and Yazoo City. Word and Worship Church: four Jackson locations. (The Clarion-Ledger)
MSU enrollment up making it again the state’s largest Sep 19, 2008
MSU s enrollment includes a record freshman class of 2,489, an increase of 9 percent from the previous year, and a Meridian campus enrollment of 782. The overall student population for Mississippi s eight universities this semester is 71,161, up by 362 from a year ago. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Russell remains committed to Mississippi State Sep 19, 2008
The talented three-star quarterback from Meridian, Miss. said his commitment to the Bulldogs remains intact and has not wavered. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Weir drops to No. 5 in MHSAA 1A rankings after loss to Durant Sep 18, 2008
In MHSAA Class 5A Tupelo moved one spot to No. 2 following Meridian High School's 41-13 loss to Wayne County - ranked No. 1 in Class 4A. ... The major movement in Class 5A was the result of Meridian's loss ... Meridian (2-1) - Lost to Wayne County 41-13. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
'Times have changed': Civil rights, women's movements intertwined Sep 18, 2008
" Meridian resident Sally Brown, 76, has been involved in Republican politics since the 1960s, and she just finished a four-year term as the local chairwoman of the Republican party in Lauderdale County. She hopes Palin will inspire other women to run for office. "We have a lot of women nationwide who are involved in politics, and I've always felt like they had good thoughts, good ideas," she said. "In many households, the women are the ones who have to plan the budget and stretch the dollars.... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Recruiting Whispers: Safeties set to switch? Sep 18, 2008
High and three-star quarterback of Meridian (Miss. High are other Mississippi State commitments rumored to be looking elsewhere. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
MSU Commitment Scoreboard Update - Week 3 Sep 15, 2008
Meridian falls to 2-1. and MGCCC have now extended their winning streak to 15 games in a row. (GenesPage.com)
News from MSU Media Relations--September 13 Sep 13, 2008
Baldner, a Meridian, Miss. native notched her team-leading second assist of the season on the play, while Shelledy, a senior from Tomball, Texas, claimed her first of the year. (GenesPage.com)
War Eagles must slow Russell Sep 11, 2008
Two things are certain about Friday night's Super 10 showdown between No. 2 Meridian and fourth-ranked Wayne County ... Two: Wayne County must find a way to slow down Meridian's red-hot Dandy Dozen quarterback Tyler Russell, who is off to a blazing start ... "I think he has been outstanding," said Meridian coach Larry Weems. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Thigpen Commits To MSU Sep 10, 2008
By Publisher-Gene's PageDate: Sep 9, 2008 Meridian Community College catcher Wes Thigpen has committed to Mississippi State. to read the rest of this story. (GenesPage.com)
Washington Mutual Ousts CEO Sep 9, 2008
Most recently, Fishman has served as chairman of privately held commercial mortgage brokerage Meridian Capital Group. Fishman said he will step down from this post. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
HIGH SCHOOL:Wildcats smoke Jackets Sep 6, 2008
MERIDIAN - As Meridian looks to be rolling toward another deep playoff run, Starkville is just trying to build something ... Meridian (2-0) took it to the house early, staking a 20-0 lead after one quarter and a 34-0 edge at halftime. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Like old times Sep 6, 2008
" Boyles has other things on his mind - like No. 3 Meridian coming to Waynesboro next Friday. "We've got to be a lot better next Friday," Boyles said. "If we're not, we'll be in trouble. " In your voice Read reactions to this story lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. | characters left {staffMark} {authorIcon} {authorHandle} wrote: {commentBody} {commentTimestamp} {commentBody} {authorNameHandle} {recommendLink} {newpostLink} {replylink}... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Family, fraternity reach settlement in death Sep 5, 2008
Dana Covert of Meridian, Broadhead's mother, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the fraternity and Southern Miss. The monetary terms of the settlement were sealed. (WREG.com, TN)
Premature baby evacuated from New Orleans and his family reunited at UAB Hospital Sep 5, 2008
Tulane University Medical Center was the family's last stop Saturday before heading to Collins' brother's house in Meridian, Miss ... The family came back again from Meridian to see Josiah on Wednesday. (AL.com)
Finding shelter from the storm: ‘Can’t wait to get back home,’ say evacuees Sep 3, 2008
When something like this happens, all you can do is go forward and don t look back, Collins, who traveled to the Friendly City Sunday after coming across full evacuation shelters in Hattiesburg and Meridian, added. That s just life, Dedrick Williams, also of Houma, La. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Gustav notebook Sep 3, 2008
The phones will be available at all company-owned ATil locations in Jackson, Tupelo, Meridian, McComb, Gulfport, D'Iberville and Hattiesburg. AT in a news release Tuesday that it is shipping GoPhones to stores and they should be available as early as this afternoon. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bully joins MSU’s Meridian campus Sep 2, 2008
Bully joins MSU s Meridian campus ... The Meridian campus of Mississippi State University recently presented its own Bully mascot to faculty, staff and supporters ... Graduate student Rita Dearman, 41, enters history books as the first student on the MSU-Meridian Campus to fill the Bully suit. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Hurricane Gustav evacuee: "This place is a godsend" Sep 2, 2008
TUPELO - Margo Fisher evacuated from her home in Gulfport Sunday and planned to stay in a shelter in Meridian, with hopes of riding out Hurricane Gustav in safety. But after fighting through hours of traffic, she found the shelter full. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Drivers rely on OnStar to evade Hurricane Gustav Sep 1, 2008
north of New Orleans, Cyndy Nobles got into her 2007 Saturn Vue and called OnStar, figuring the operators would know the best way to get to the safety of a relative's house in Meridian, Miss ... She made it to Meridian in 6 1/2 hours, more than double the time it ususally takes, he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Retailers stock up as Gustav nears coast Sep 1, 2008
Marianne Todd / Getty ImagesRay Sanderson of Laurel, Mississippi, fills two 55-gallon drums with gasoline at Sam's Club in Meridian, Mississippi this week. Sanderson said he drove an hour north to purchase the gasoline because of gouging and long lines in Laurel. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Wages elected to full term on national hospital board Sep 1, 2008
His beginningIn 2006, Wages was asked to finish out the term of the late Dan Harris of Rush Hospital in Meridian on the regional AHA board. That board elected Wages to serve as chairman, which put him on the national board of trustees. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Motorist encouraged to take alternate route to Meridian Sep 1, 2008
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising motorists to use an alternate route to Meridian to avoid the I-59/20 merger. Motorists can take U.S. 84 north of Laurel and head east to U.S. 45 and continue north on 45 to get to Meridian. (The Clarion-Ledger)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE STORM UPDATES AND COVERAGE Sep 1, 2008
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising motorists to use an alternate route to Meridian to avoid the I-59/20 merger. Approximately 437 coastal residents who evacuated the Mississippi Gulf Coast on school buses provided by the Jackson Public Schools and Rankin County School District are expected to begin arriving at the Jackson Coliseum between 7:30 and 8 tonight. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Storm takes aim Sep 1, 2008
Congestion still built up along I-59 in Meridian, and transportation officials began closing exits at one-hour intervals through the day. Traffic began flowing north and south again on I-59 at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The dawning of a new age Aug 31, 2008
Always weary about 0-ending birthdays, Kay Rush dreaded turning 50, but the day marked a new beginning for the Meridian native who welcomed her first grandchild at 49. John David Hardy Jr. was nine days old when Rush turned the big 5-0. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gustav threatens those hardest hit by Katrina Aug 31, 2008
We won't be doing that again, she said, noting that the family had booked hotel rooms in Meridian, Miss. after Gustav formed. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Barbour: Prepare, don't panic Aug 30, 2008
He would not go into specifics, but listed Jackson, Meridian and DeSoto County as ideal locations. The Mississippi Coliseum on High Street - which has potential to house 2,500 people - could be activated as a shelter by Sunday, MEMA said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Youth program leader indicted on Medicaid fraud Aug 29, 2008
14 million in fraudulent claims to Medicaid for diagnostic and counseling services allegedly provided through a youth challenge program he established about three years ago to help truant youth in the Columbus and Meridian areas. Pulsifer had served seven years in the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman for false pretenses before being released in 2002. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Week 1 Schedule for Mississippi Aug 28, 2008
08/29/08 TBA Heidelberg at Taylorsville 08/29/08 TBA Raymond at Terry 08/29/08 TBA Hinds County AHS at Amite County 08/29/08 TBA South Panola at Vicksburg 08/29/08 TBA Clarksdale at Warren Central 08/29/08 TBA Bogue Chitto at St. Aloysius Catholic 08/29/08 TBA Yazoo County at Carthage 08/29/08 TBA Humphreys County at Yazoo City 08/29/08 TBA Sumter Academy at Veritas 08/29/08 TBA Murrah at Callaway 08/29/08 TBA Lanier at Bailey 08/29/08 TBA Wingfield at Forest Hill 08/29/08 TBA Brandon at Pearl... (OleMissInsider.com)
LHS jamboree takes on 5A plays Aug 28, 2008
While Louisville didn't beat either five-time defending Class 5A State Champion South Panola or 5A power Meridian in of the most highly anticipated preseason jamborees in the state's history, the Wildcats did get a chance to answer a few questions ... In the second two quarters of play Meridian High School - which lost to South Panola in class 5A finals in 2005 and 2006 - beat the Tigers 14-0 ... Louisville and Meridian tied 7-7 in the final two quarters of the game, with LHS scoring against the... (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Beyond conventional thinking Aug 27, 2008
He spent four years as managing editor at the Meridian Star. In 2006 he crossed the divide. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tuesday Night's Bully BarkLine Aug 26, 2008
Meridian - WMOX-AM 1010 AM. Pascagoula - WPMP-AM 1580 AM. (GenesPage.com)
Remnants of Fay leave Miss. soaking Aug 25, 2008
By Sunday afternoon, the 24-hour rain totals for Meridian and Jackson were 1. 61 inches and 1. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Showdown at Louisville Aug 24, 2008
South Panola 20, Louisville 7Meridian 14, South Panola 0Meridian 7, Louisville 7 ... He is 6' 5" 270 and started at DT for South Panola. He is extremely fast off the ball and did very well. He is very strong for a freshman. Expect to hear alot about this kid over the next 3 years. Quintarius Griffin- Sophomore RB- The little brother of , who now plays at Alabama, has a great build to play RB. He runs well and seems very strong for such a young kid. He may be the next big time back at SP. Showed... (OleMissInsider.com)
