🌱 How Northeast Lauderdale High is responding to a racist on-field incident

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In today's newsletter:

• How Northeast Lauderdale High is responding to a racist on-field incident
• How Lauderdale County teens can join the new law enforcement Explorer program

Also on today's calendar: Rocky’s Book Club and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Northeast Lauderdale High School Investigates Racist Slur on Baseball Field (mississippifreepress.org) — Northeast Lauderdale High School officials are investigating a video showing a student drawing a racist slur on the school’s baseball field in Meridian. Lauderdale County school leaders, legal counsel, and the Meridian-Lauderdale County NAACP are responding, emphasizing student safety, anti-discrimination policies, and potential educational and restorative steps while keeping specific discipline confidential.
   

• LCSD, Scouting America announce youth explorer program (meridianstar.com) — Lauderdale County teens interested in law enforcement can now apply for a new Explorer program run by the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department and Scouting America. Open to ages 14-18, it offers hands-on experience with deputies and investigators, plus potential ride-alongs. Students can get details through Lauderdale County school resource officers or the Meridian Scouting office.
   

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📸 Around Lauderdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lauderdale

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★ Featured events ★

Monday May 18

• Meridian Livestock →
  Meridian Stock Yards Inc, 10365 Old Hwy 80 W, Meridian
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday May 24

• Rocky’s Book Club →
  Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
  2:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Mingle at the Museum →
  Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
  6:00 pm
• Meridian MS – MSU Riley Center (with Firefall & Pure Prairie League) →
  MSU Riley Center, Msu Riley Center, 2200 5th St, Meridian
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 14

• THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts →
  Dumont Plaza, 400 22nd Ave, Meridian
  5:30 pm
• NEHS Graduation
  Northeast Lauderdale High School NEHS Football Field
  8:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Atlanta Rhythm Section at MSU Riley Center →
  MSU Riley Center, Msu Riley Center, 2200 5th St, Meridian
  7:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Comic Commons at The MAX →
  Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), 2155 Front St, Meridian
  10:00 am

Friday June 19

• John Jennings: Build Your World Preview →
  Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), 2155 Front St, Meridian
  6:00 pm

Saturday July 4

• Patriotic Day →
  Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
  10:00 am
• Do The Red, White, & Brew Pub Crawl in Meridian! →
  Brickhaus Brewtique, 2206 Front St, Meridian
  4:30 pm

Friday July 17

• The MAX presents- Brown Bag Lunch w/ Sean Gasaway & Brandon Green →
  Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), 2155 Front St, Meridian
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Cashier in Toomsuba. Apply here.
• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lauderdale here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Meridian

• Meridian Public School District recognizes 2026 Partners of the Year (meridianstar.com)
• Meridian police responds to shooting on State Boulevard; suspect in custody (meridianstar.com)
• Celebrating National Salvation Army Week in the Queen City (wtok.com)

Newton

• Suspect involved in Newton officer-involved shooting pleads guilty to burglary charge (qcnews.com)

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