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🌱 Patch AM: How Meridian honored 9/11 with 110 flights of stairs
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What's up Meridian! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Meridian honored 9/11 with 110 flights of stairs
- Meridian youth dies after Labor Day shooting; police seek answers
- How did Meridian's Northeast Lauderdale edge Gulfport on the volleyball court?
Also on today's calendar: Mississippi Science Festival is Back! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 71.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Over 50 participate in memorial Stair Climb (meridianstar.com) — More than 50 people, including many Meridian firefighters, climbed the Arts District Parking Garage stairs Thursday night to honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Participants tackled the equivalent of 110 floors while raising funds for local first responders, and several area heroes from Meridian and Lauderdale County agencies received Spirit of 9-11 awards. 
2. MPD provides update on Monday shooting (meridianstar.com) — Meridian police say a young victim wounded in a Labor Day shooting on the 1900 block of 39th Place has died from his injuries. Investigators are still searching for those responsible, and officers warn that anyone helping suspects hide or evade arrest could also face criminal charges as the community mourns the loss.
3. Gulfport Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Northeast Lauderdale (maxpreps.com) — Northeast Lauderdale's girls volleyball team from Meridian edged Gulfport 2–1 in a non-league road match Saturday, improving the Trojans' record to 15–14. The Meridian-area squad now prepares to host West Lauderdale on Monday in a key Class 4A Region 5 matchup that could interest local fans following Lauderdale County high school sports.
4. Local residents give legislators a piece of their minds (meridianstar.com) — Meridian-area residents packed Meridian Community College's McCain Theater Thursday to confront lawmakers over proposed changes to Mississippi's legislative maps. Many speakers, including local voting-rights advocates and residents, warned that redistricting could dilute Black and Democratic voting power, while others urged race-neutral, community-focused districts as legislators weigh how to respond to a recent Supreme Court decision.
5. Jeremy Paul Goodman (cheathamcountysource.com) — A 43-year-old Tennessee man died following a serious accident in Meridian a tragedy that may weigh on local first responders and anyone connected to the incident. His funeral and burial will be held Tuesday in Pleasant View, Tennessee, where family and friends will gather to remember his service, love of the outdoors, and devotion to his wife and children.
📸 Around Meridian
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian
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★ Featured events ★
- THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts →
Dumont Plaza, 400 22nd Ave, Meridian
5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Coffee with Christians: Meridian →
Restaurant of the Week, Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian - FEAR CIRCUS - MERIDIAN, MS →
Temple Theatre, 2320 8th Street, Meridian - Football @ Sebastopol
Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
7:00 pm - When A Woman's Fed Up Stage Play-Meridian, MS →
Temple Theater for the Performing Arts, 2320 8th Street, Meridian - Mississippi Science Festival is Back! →
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
10:00 am - Katie Lang at Lean On Me! Jubilee →
Meridian MS
12:30 pm - The Wellness Day Party →
Copeland Center & The Ruins, 2501 4th Street, Meridian
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
📣 Meridian Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ABC Come Play with Me →
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
10:00 am - Volleyball @ Northeast
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
4:30 pm - WLHS Open House
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
6:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Choctaw Central
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
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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 start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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