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Hi Meridian! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to an arrest in Meridian's Labor Day shooting?
  • What new projects are coming to the MSU-Meridian campus?
  • How NAS Meridian honored 9/11 and today's local heroes

Also on today's calendar: Mississippi Science Festival is Back! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Meridian police arrest 20-year-old man charged with murder in Labor Day shooting (wtok.com) — Meridian police have arrested 20-year-old Chamarion Naylor in connection with a deadly Labor Day shooting on the 1900 block of 39th Place, and a judge has set his bond at $1 million. Investigators credit community tips and specialized units for the quick arrest and are still asking anyone with information to contact the Meridian Police Department as the case continues.
   

2. Keenum: MSU's positive momentum, continued impact due to its world-class faculty, staff (redhillsmsnews.com) — MSU-Meridian is seeing new investments that matter for local students and families, including an in-demand nursing master's program, a new mental and behavioral clinic, and plans for student housing and a stand-alone academic building. University leaders credit strong community support and private investment in Meridian for fueling this growth. These projects aim to expand health programs, improve training facilities, and boost the local economy.
   

3. 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at NAS Meridian (wtok.com) — Service members, first responders, and neighbors gathered at Naval Air Station Meridian for an annual 9/11 remembrance, reflecting on the attacks 25 years later and honoring local military and first responders. Speakers shared personal memories from that day and stressed teaching younger generations why the tragedy, and the service that followed, still matter deeply in Meridian.
   

4. Volleyball Preview: After a Season-Low Score, Forest's Offense Gets Another Shot Against Meridian (maxpreps.com) — Meridian volleyball fans can catch the Wildcats hosting Forest at 9 a.m. today, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses. Forest just suffered its first home and district defeat, while Meridian has dropped 11 of its last 12 matches. The matchup offers the Wildcats a chance to reset their season in front of home supporters.
   

5. Mississippi redistricting hearing draws mostly opposition to race-neutral maps (tippahnews.com) — Mississippi's redistricting committee is planning a listening session in Meridian as it tours the state to gather feedback on controversial new race-neutral district maps. At a recent hearing, most speakers opposed mid-decade redrawing, arguing it risks deepening racial divides and diverts money from needs like education and infrastructure. Meridian residents will soon have a chance to voice their own concerns directly.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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