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Good morning Meridian! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which recent arrests and shootings local law enforcement is reporting
- How Meridian's Wildcats handed Ocean Springs its worst loss in decades
Also on today's calendar: Mississippi Science Festival is Back!.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Tuesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Law Enforcement Reports for Aug. 29 (meridianstar.com) — Residents can review a detailed rundown of recent arrests and incident reports from the Meridian Police Department and Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department, covering offenses from DUIs and trespassing to domestic violence and drug charges. The report also notes several shooting investigations within Meridian neighborhoods, while emphasizing that all listed individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. 
• Meridian crushes Ocean Springs 47-9 (meridianstar.com subscription) — Meridian High's Wildcats opened their football season with a dominant 47-9 road win over Ocean Springs, powered by five rushing touchdowns from running back Grant Hill in Tony Vance's debut as head coach. Meridian built a big halftime lead, forced multiple turnovers, and handed the Greyhounds their worst loss in 25 years, with a trip to Neshoba Central up next.
📸 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 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 September 4
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Comic Commons at The MAX →
Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), 2155 Front St, Meridian
10:00 am - 32nd Annual Coors Light Fall Classic Night One →
Whynot Motorsports Park, 4680 Old Hwy 19 SE, Meridian
7:00 pm - Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Meridian! →
Brickhaus Brewtique, 2206 Front St, Meridian
4:30 pm - Mimosas & Merrehope →
Merrehope, 905 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Meridian
10:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Tuesday September 8
Saturday October 10
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Saturday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Meridian. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lauderdale
- Visit Meridian looks to build on tourism numbers (meridianstar.com)
Newton
- Newton County High School Yearbook Staff Earns Gallery of Excellence Award (newtoncountyappeal.com)
- Newton School District Releases Culture Survey Results (kniakrls.com)
- A Newton Teenager Has Been Sentenced For An April Threat At Newton High School (kniakrls.com)
Philadelphia
- Intimidating a Witness, Disorderly Conduct, and Drug Arrests in Philadelphia and Neshoba (kicks96news.com)
- 8 Exciting Mississippi Waterparks Where Kids Can Escape The Heat And Have Endless Fun (takingthekids.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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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