Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Thinking about MCC? Here’s why it’s not too late to enroll.
Coming up: MAC Presents: A Day for Artists 2026 on the Meridian Patch calendar
Good morning Meridian! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking about MCC? Here's why it's not too late to enroll.
Also on today's calendar: ABC Come Play with Me.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 99, low: 73.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• First day of fall classes brings welcome week events to MCC (wtok.com) — Meridian Community College has kicked off its fall semester, with students settling into classes and enjoying welcome week events designed to help them connect on campus. MCC's president says there's still time for Meridian-area residents to register, with advisors and enrollment staff ready to guide new students into programs that fit their goals. 
📸 Around Meridian
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian
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★ Featured events ★
- MAC Presents: A Day for Artists 2026 →
Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), 2155 Front St, Meridian
9:00 am
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- ABC Come Play with Me →
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
📣 Meridian Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime at the Library: 10 AM -11 AM
Jones County Chamber of Commerce 153 Base Dr, Laurel, MS 39440
10:00 am - ToolBox Tuesday
Forest-Scott County Career & Technology Center Forest, MS 39074
2:00 pm - TAG Parent Night
Newton County School District Decatur, MS 39327
6:00 pm - NCES School Pictures
Newton County School District Decatur, MS 39327
8:00 am - Board of Supervisors Meeting →
Pearl River County, MS Calendar
9:00 am - LOTTIE the Trolley @Calhoun
Laurel-Jones County Library Calhoun Community Center, 5204 US-84 W, Laurel, MS, 39443, United States
3:00 pm - Fine Free Thursday
Laurel-Jones County Library MS - Baby + Me @ELL
Laurel-Jones County Library Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
9:00 am - Storytime at the Library: 10 AM - 11 AM
Jones County Chamber of Commerce 153 Base Dr, Laurel, MS 39440
10:00 am - RCA Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Sylva Bay Academy →
Sylva Bay Academy, 17 MS-531, Bay Springs
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HES Facilities Management posted a job opening for Custodians and General Cleaners in K-12 Schools (3059) in Meridian. Apply here.
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Cook in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lauderdale
- Lauderdale County sets Sept. 19 hazardous waste amnesty day (wtok.com)
- Lauderdale Co. Board of Supervisors approves the purchase of VFIS insurance for Volunteer Fire Departments (wtok.com)
- Women's Alliance honors three Meridian trailblazers at awards luncheon (wtok.com)
Newton
- Burglary, DUIs, and Disorderlies in Philadelphia and Neshoba County Arrests - BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7 (breezynews.com)
Philadelphia
- Burglary, DUIs, and Disorderlies in Philadelphia and Neshoba County Arrests (kicks96news.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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