Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MPD investigating fatal shooting on Manning Street (meridianstar.com) — A man was shot and killed Thursday night in the 4500 block of Manning Street in Meridian, and police are actively investigating. Officers, firefighters, and other responders arrived quickly, but the victim died at the scene. Investigators are processing evidence and interviewing witnesses, and residents with information or camera footage are urged to contact the Meridian Police Department.
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
🪧 Patch Classifieds
🔥 Love finding crazy clearance deals? Check out clearancefinds.com! 🔥 If you're the kind of shopper who loves finding huge markdowns, hidden clearance, price drops and those "how is this even this cheap?" deals, you... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Does anyone know about the corner of 33rd Street and M39? The lots have been cleared and I'm wondering if something going to be built there? (Nextdoor Northwood/Poplar Springs)
KFC posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Meridian. Apply here.
Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lauderdale
Supervisors discuss Centerhill Martin Road bridge repairs (meridianstar.com)
Attempt Murder and DUIs in Carthage and Leake County - BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7 (breezynews.com)
Philadelphia
DUIs, Drug Possession, and Disturbance of Family Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba County (kicks96news.com)
Photos: Leake County Raises Over $16,000.00 for Make-A-Wish Mississippi (kicks96news.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!