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• Meridian welcomes new Salvation Army officer during community meet-and-greet (queencitynewsfeed.com) — Meridian's Salvation Army has introduced its new local officer, Major Holly Needham, who confirmed plans to reopen the city's thrift store at a new yet-to-be-announced location. She's inviting residents to Sunday worship on 25th Avenue, emphasizing a welcoming church home and continued support for people in need through local programs and services.
• Historic E.F. Young Hotel Sign Finds New Home in Downtown Meridian (wtok.com) — A beloved piece of Meridian's Black business history is being preserved as the historic E.F. Young Hotel sign is reinstalled on the Holbrook Building on Fifth Street. Community members and city leaders hope the move energizes downtown, honors African American heritage, and inspires future generations with a visible reminder of perseverance and achievement in Meridian.
• Ol' Rick found the answer with help from friends (panolian.com) — A well-known local personality candidly describes his long struggle with depression, alcoholism, and suicidal thoughts, including a pivotal stay at a treatment center in Meridian. With support from family, faith, and a doctor-guided Gene Sight Test that changed his medication, he's now sober and stable for over two years. He urges anyone in Meridian silently suffering to seek professional help and reject shame.
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