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Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Brand brings lifelong love of performing arts to MCC (meridianstar.com) — Meridian Community College has hired Lydia Noelle Brand as its new choral and theater director, strengthening the campus performing arts scene. After working with the Meridian Blues baseball team, she's now leading MCC choirs, planning productions, and building partnerships with Meridian and Lauderdale County schools to showcase creative opportunities for local students.
2. A path shaped by perseverance (uwa.edu) — A longtime Meridian firefighter and Guardsman now leads security forces at the 186th Air Refueling Wing at Key Field, drawing on lessons from his winding college journey. Dustin "Pete" Eaves' story highlights how perseverance, local fire service work, and strong mentors shaped his leadership serving Meridian and the wider Air National Guard community.
3. New NAS Commanding Officer (wtok.com) — Naval Air Station Meridian's new commanding officer, Capt. Nathan Moore, is introducing himself to the community after taking command in June. Speaking to the Meridian Rotary Club, he highlighted NAS Meridian's role in global maritime security and its significant impact on the local area, underscoring the base's long-standing partnership with Meridian residents.
4. Meridian Reacts to Dolly Parton's Death at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum (wtok.com) — Meridian's Jimmie Rodgers Museum is honoring Dolly Parton's legacy as locals reflect on her deep musical ties to Jimmie Rodgers and East Mississippi. Museum leaders and visitors share how her recording of "Mule Skinner Blues" and genre-crossing career connect Meridian's country roots to a global audience, offering comfort as fans mourn her passing.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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