🌱 Patch AM: How dangerous will today’s late-summer heat feel in Meridian?

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In today's newsletter:

• How dangerous will today's late-summer heat feel in Meridian?
• Meridian remembers beloved radio legend Ken Rainey Sr.'s lasting impact

Also on today's calendar: Chargers Volleyball @Russell Christian (Dev, JV, V) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 96, low: 69.
• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The final Sunday of the summer will be rather hot and humid (wtok.com) — Meridian is in for a hot, sticky final Sunday of summer, with afternoon highs in the mid-90s and heat index values near 105. Expect a warm night in the low 70s, a mix of sun and clouds Sunday, and a few pop-up storms that won't hit everyone. Forecasters urge you to drink plenty of water and stay in air conditioning when possible.
   

• Country music world rocked by 2 more deaths: List of those lost surges past 30 (syracuse.com) — Meridian is mourning longtime radio voice Ken Rainey Sr., remembered as a local broadcasting legend who championed country music and helped launch artists like Randy Houser. Friends, city leaders, and musicians praised his authenticity on 970KK and his deep ties to central Mississippi listeners. His passing comes amid a year of heavy losses across the wider country music world, from global stars to regional favorites.
   

📸 Around Meridian

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts →
  Dumont Plaza, 400 22nd Ave, Meridian
  8:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Chargers Volleyball @Russell Christian (Dev, JV, V) →
  Russell Christian Academy, 1844 US-11 & US-80, Meridian
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• SEMS Family Night 2026
  Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
  5:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Football @ Southeast Lauderdale
  Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• A 70's Kinda Love Dinner Theatre →
  Temple Theater for the Performing Arts, 2320 8th Street, Meridian
• "A 70's Kinda Love" Dinner Theatre →
  Temple Theater for the Performing Arts, 2320 8th Street, Meridian
Friday October 9
• NRCA Chargers Football at Russell →
  Meridian MS
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Coffee with Christians: Meridian →
  Restaurant of the Week, Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 22
• Volleyball @ Newton County
  West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Volleyball vs. Lake
  West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
  4:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Football @ Philadelphia (away)
  West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
  7:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Volleyball @ Starkville
  West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• They installed my patio door and my french door the fist time and it was cold outside the did it so quick and they did a great job.
  The second job was they remodeled my kitchen I mean I had a 1978 kitchen and they brought it to the future. Great job and didn't take forever to get… (Nextdoor North Hills)
• They are very thorough they clear the area on the outside side of my yard.
  They put me a flower bed in. They are very good at keeping my yard healthy and growing (Nextdoor North Hills)

• Popeyes posted a job opening for Team Member in Meridian. Apply here.
• Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lauderdale

• Lauderdale County deputies take firearms, taser training (wtok.com)
• Historic marker unveiling ceremony held in honor of Lebanon Vocational High School (wtok.com)
• Pafford EMS now operating in Meridian (wtok.com)

Newton

• Football Schedule: Hornets Host 4A Choctaw Central, Newton County Travels to Scott Central (newtoncountyappeal.com)
• Kitchen And Gymnasium Updates Provided For Newton's Aurora Heights Elementary School (kniakrls.com)

Ok Meridian! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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