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1. Meridian Arrest Docket for September 8- September 9, 2026 (queencitynewsfeed.com) — Meridian residents can see the latest Municipal Court arrest docket for September 8–9, including several disorderly conduct, trespassing, assault, DUI, and drug possession charges, along with five unfounded shots-fired calls. Everyone listed remains presumed innocent, but the report offers a snapshot of recent public safety activity around town.
2. Lauderdale Co. Emergency Officials Urge Residents to Plan Ahead for National Preparedness Month (wtok.com) — Lauderdale County emergency officials in Meridian are urging families to use National Preparedness Month to firm up disaster plans, from choosing safe rooms to stocking emergency kits and backup power. Residents are encouraged to register for the county's targeted alert system so warnings reach those directly in a storm's path and everyone knows where to meet after severe weather.
3. C-130J Super Hercules wins Mississippi Makers' Challenge (wjtv.com) — Meridian's Lockheed Martin facility just earned statewide bragging rights, with its Meridian-built C-130J Super Hercules named the "Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi" in the Mississippi Makers' Challenge. State leaders say the aircraft supports more than 500 Mississippi jobs and continues a 57-year aerospace manufacturing legacy rooted in Meridian.
4. Mississippi's tech sector grows as state works to keep skilled workers (rhcjcnews.com) — A planned $10 billion Compass Datacenters campus in Meridian is expected to bring thousands of tech-related jobs, anchoring one of Mississippi's biggest technology investments. Paired with Amazon's statewide data center plans, the project could reshape local career options but also highlights challenges keeping skilled graduates and raising tech wages to competitive levels.
5. The Mississippi Fall Forest Spot Where The Ghost Stories Have Been Repeated For Over A Century (takingthekids.com) — Just a short drive southwest of Meridian, Stuckey's Bridge offers a mix of eerie folklore, Chunky River views, and a hands-on look at a 1901 iron span. The piece explains how to reach the site from I-59, what to expect on the gravel approach and aging wooden deck, and how to explore safely while respecting this historic Lauderdale County landmark.
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