🌱 Patch AM: Where Meridian’s 911, LEMA, and permits just moved—and why it matters

Morning Meridian! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Where Meridian's 911, LEMA, and permits just moved—and why it matters
• How could KC-46 tankers reshape Meridian's Key Field future?
• Old 8th Street Road closing Wednesday—see exactly where and when

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 61.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lauderdale E-911 and LEMA relocating ahead of building renovations (wtok.com) — Emergency services offices in Lauderdale County are shifting locations in Meridian after major roof leaks at the shared E-911 and LEMA building forced a yearlong renovation plan. LEMA is now at the Meridian Public Safety Training Facility, while fire services and the permit office have moved to other county sites, and E-911 will operate from a portable building on the original property.
   

• Key Field in Meridian named finalist to host KC-46 Pegasus aircraft (queencitynewsfeed.com) — Key Field Air National Guard Base in Meridian is now one of four finalists to host the Air Force's new KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft, a move that could significantly boost the local base's mission and future. Officials say Meridian's location, infrastructure investments, and experienced airmen helped it stand out, though the Air Force has not yet made a final decision.
   

• Traffic Advisory: Old 8th St. Rd. Closure Set for Oct. 7 (queencitynewsfeed.com) — Drivers in Meridian and Lauderdale County should plan around a full closure of the 2000 block of Old 8th Street Road between Sneed Road and West Adams Road on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will replace a cross pipe under the roadway, so officials urge motorists to slow down near the work zone, expect delays, and use alternate routes.
   

📸 Around Meridian

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 1078 Bonita Lakes Dr, Meridian
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• NRCA Chargers Football at Russell →
  Meridian MS
  7:00 pm
• Football vs. Union @ Home
  Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Junior High Basketball vs. Sebastopol
  Clarkdale
  5:00 pm
• THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts →
  Dumont Plaza, 400 22nd Ave, Meridian
  8:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Coffee with Christians: Meridian →
  Restaurant of the Week, Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian
  1:00 pm
• Football @ Mize
  Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• When A Woman's Fed Up Stage Play-Meridian, MS →
  Temple Theater for the Performing Arts, 2320 8th Street, Meridian
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Warehouse Scrubs Sale – Meridian, MS– 1 Day Only →
  Holiday Inn Meridian E - I 20/I 59 by IHG, 100 North Frontage Road, Meridian
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• ABC Come Play with Me →
  Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Cross Country - Q.V. Sykes Invitational
  Q.V. Sykes Park
  5:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Football @ Newton County (away)
  West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Comic Commons at The MAX →
  Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), 2155 Front St, Meridian
  10:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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