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Also on today's calendar: Mississippi Science Festival is Back! and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. City of Meridian Arrest Report August 26, 2026 (wtok.com) — Meridian Police handled 145 calls in a 24-hour span, including an armed robbery at Bonita Lakes Circle where a victim's phone and cash were taken. No burglaries or stolen vehicles were reported, and only one of two shots-fired calls showed evidence when officers arrived.
2. Precautionary boil water notice issued for north Meridian (wtok.com) — If you live or work in north Meridian near North Hills Street, Highway 493, or Poplar Springs Drive, you're under a precautionary boil water notice. The city urges residents in the mapped area to vigorously boil tap water for at least one minute before using it until testing confirms the supply is safe again.
3. Lauderdale County has strong visitor base as Visit Meridian looks to build on tourism numbers (queencitynewsfeed.com) — Meridian and Lauderdale County are drawing a strong mix of leisure, business, and sports visitors, but a new tourism study says there's room to grow. Consultants praised Meridian's arts, museums, and downtown charm while highlighting gaps like late-night dining, rideshare options, and some safety and cleanliness concerns that local leaders may now address.
4. Journalism in the Digital Age: Shifting Platforms, Unchanged Promises (wtok.com) — Local TV station WTOK in Meridian is rethinking how it delivers news, shifting from a single nightly deadline to a nonstop digital cycle while insisting accuracy still comes first. Anchors, producers, and meteorologists describe how social media, apps, and push alerts now complement traditional broadcasts, especially during severe weather, but say their core promise to serve and protect the community remains unchanged.
5. Patrick Sansone: Reframing the Everyday (artsy.net) — A new profile spotlights photographer and musician Patrick Sansone, who was born and raised in Meridian before building a career capturing dreamy Polaroid scenes from life on tour. His images of diners, factories, and quiet landscapes channel a distinctly Southern, nostalgic feel that connects back to his Meridian roots while resonating far beyond Mississippi.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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