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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Lauderdale County's E-911 move affect emergency response near Meridian?
  • Will storms really stop Meridian's Walk for Diabetes this Sunday?
  • Which Lauderdale County football teams are surging into this week's games?

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Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Tropical Storm Isaias ending, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Supervisors approve relocation of E-911 services due to emergency (meridianstar.com) — Lauderdale County is temporarily moving E-911 operations into a portable building after leaks and asbestos concerns at the current facility, while emergency management continues working from the Meridian Public Safety Training Facility. Supervisors also approved shifting county records from the Raymond P. Davis Annex to the old courthouse and funded major paving and striping on several rural roads. These changes aim to protect staff, records, and services without long-term building renovations.
   

2. Meridian Walk for Diabetes Still On for Sunday Despite Weekend Storm Threat (queencitynewsfeed.com) — Meridian residents still have the chance to join Sunday's Walk for Diabetes at Bonita Lakes Park, with storms expected to move through before the event. Registration starts at 1 p.m., the walk at 2 p.m., and participants can choose one- or three-mile routes while supporting diabetes programs that keep all donated dollars in Mississippi.
   

3. Clarkdale tops Bay Springs, Russell Christian edges Sylva Bay (meridianstar.com) — Meridian football fans get a breather this week as the Wildcats return to action with a road trip to Pearl, while every other Lauderdale County team also hits the field. Clarkdale and Russell Christian are coming off strong wins, but Southeast and Northeast Lauderdale look to bounce back after tough losses. Check when your school plays and who they face Friday night.
   

4. 6 Affordable Mississippi Indoor Spots Where Kids Climb, Build, And Play All Afternoon When It's Too Cold Outside (takingthekids.com) — Families in Meridian have a budget-friendly indoor escape at the Mississippi Children's Museum – Meridian, where kids can climb, splash, and explore trains, planes, and maker spaces under one roof. The museum offers extended daily hours, free parking, and both indoor and outdoor play areas that work for toddlers through older siblings. It's one of several affordable Mississippi spots highlighted for cold or rainy days.
   

5. Book Vending Machine unveiling ceremony held at three local schools (wtok.com) — In Meridian, students at several elementary schools are now earning books from new literacy-focused vending machines donated by First Mississippi Federal Credit Union. Children collect points by reading and testing on their books, then choose titles to keep, giving families in and around Meridian another way to build home libraries and celebrate reading achievements.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    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
    • Friday October 16
  • Football vs. Leake Central (home)
    West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
    7:00 pm

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