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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the new leader shaping Meridian Community College’s performing arts future
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Greetings Meridian! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the new leader shaping Meridian Community College's performing arts future
- How a former Meridian firefighter rose to command Key Field security
- What NAS Meridian's new commanding officer says about the base's local impact
Also on today's calendar: Mississippi Science Festival is Back! and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Brand brings lifelong love of performing arts to MCC (meridianstar.com) — Meridian Community College has hired Lydia Noelle Brand as its new choral and theater director, strengthening the campus performing arts scene. After working with the Meridian Blues baseball team, she's now leading MCC choirs, planning productions, and building partnerships with Meridian and Lauderdale County schools to showcase creative opportunities for local students. 
2. A path shaped by perseverance (uwa.edu) — A longtime Meridian firefighter and Guardsman now leads security forces at the 186th Air Refueling Wing at Key Field, drawing on lessons from his winding college journey. Dustin "Pete" Eaves' story highlights how perseverance, local fire service work, and strong mentors shaped his leadership serving Meridian and the wider Air National Guard community.
3. New NAS Commanding Officer (wtok.com) — Naval Air Station Meridian's new commanding officer, Capt. Nathan Moore, is introducing himself to the community after taking command in June. Speaking to the Meridian Rotary Club, he highlighted NAS Meridian's role in global maritime security and its significant impact on the local area, underscoring the base's long-standing partnership with Meridian residents.
4. Meridian Reacts to Dolly Parton's Death at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum (wtok.com) — Meridian's Jimmie Rodgers Museum is honoring Dolly Parton's legacy as locals reflect on her deep musical ties to Jimmie Rodgers and East Mississippi. Museum leaders and visitors share how her recording of "Mule Skinner Blues" and genre-crossing career connect Meridian's country roots to a global audience, offering comfort as fans mourn her passing.
📸 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
- Football vs. Resurrection @ Home
Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
7:00 pm - Football vs Stringer @ Home
Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
7:00 pm - Mississippi Science Festival is Back! →
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
10:00 am
Friday August 28
Friday September 4
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball @ Choctaw Central
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
5:00 pm - Cross Country - East Mississippi Classic
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
5:00 pm - Football @ Seminary (away)
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
7:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Newton County
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
5:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Northeast
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
4:30 pm - Football vs. Morton (home)
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
7:00 pm - ABC Come Play with Me →
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
10:00 am - Volleyball vs. Neshoba Central
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
4:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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