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In today's newsletter:
- When will Meridian's Salvation Army thrift store finally reopen?
- Why this historic Meridian hotel sign is lighting up Fifth Street again
- Local columnist's Meridian treatment stay reshaped his battle with depression.
Also on today's calendar: THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 70.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Meridian welcomes new Salvation Army officer during community meet-and-greet (queencitynewsfeed.com) — Meridian's Salvation Army has introduced its new local officer, Major Holly Needham, who confirmed plans to reopen the city's thrift store at a new yet-to-be-announced location. She's inviting residents to Sunday worship on 25th Avenue, emphasizing a welcoming church home and continued support for people in need through local programs and services. 
• Historic E.F. Young Hotel Sign Finds New Home in Downtown Meridian (wtok.com) — A beloved piece of Meridian's Black business history is being preserved as the historic E.F. Young Hotel sign is reinstalled on the Holbrook Building on Fifth Street. Community members and city leaders hope the move energizes downtown, honors African American heritage, and inspires future generations with a visible reminder of perseverance and achievement in Meridian.
• Ol' Rick found the answer with help from friends (panolian.com) — A well-known local personality candidly describes his long struggle with depression, alcoholism, and suicidal thoughts, including a pivotal stay at a treatment center in Meridian. With support from family, faith, and a doctor-guided Gene Sight Test that changed his medication, he's now sober and stable for over two years. He urges anyone in Meridian silently suffering to seek professional help and reject shame.
📸 Around Meridian
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian
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★ Featured events ★
- ABC Come Play with Me →
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
- Football vs. Resurrection @ Home
Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
7:00 pm - THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts →
Dumont Plaza, 400 22nd Ave, Meridian
5:30 pm - Mississippi Science Festival is Back! →
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
10:00 am
Friday August 28
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
📣 Meridian Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MAC Presents: A Day for Artists 2026 →
Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), 2155 Front St, Meridian
9:00 am - Football Jamboree and Meet the Knights
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
5:00 pm - Cross Country - Northeast Lauderdale Invitational
West Lauderdale High School Q.V. Sykes Park
8:00 am - Wolfe Studio 80th Anniversary Celebration at The MAX →
Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), 2155 Front St, Meridian
9:00 am - Volleyball vs. Union
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
4:30 pm - 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
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey neighbors!
Living alone has taught me that life can still be full of beautiful moments morning sunshine a good cup of coffee a quiet book or a spontaneous trip… (Nextdoor South Side)
- Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for NF Baler Operator in Meridian. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lauderdale
- Bid awarded to APAC for Minnow Bucket Road repairs in Lauderdale County (wtok.com)
- Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department joins National Drive Sober campaign (wtok.com)
- Federal Regulators Approve $1.7 Billion Pipeline Project Through State, Newton County (newtoncountyappeal.com)
Newton
- New Trail Life USA Troop Forming at First Baptist Church Newton (newtoncountyappeal.com)
- Meet Crystal, a STEM Mentor in the Making (bgca.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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