Lauderdale County sheriff’s office posts Sept. 28 arrest and incident reports
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office posted arrest and incident reports for Sept. 28 and advised calling 911 in an emergency.
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Meridian officials hold work session at City Hall
Meridian held a City Hall work session focused on questions, details and the continued work of serving city residents.
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John Raymond Fenty taken into custody in Philippines amid sexual battery investigation
John Raymond Fenty was taken into custody in the Philippines amid a Kemper County investigation into alleged sexual battery.
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Search warrant executed at Amory vape and repair business
Authorities executed a search warrant at an Amory vape and repair business and recovered suspected narcotics allegedly packaged for distribution.
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Five Meridian police officers complete additional crisis intervention training
Five Meridian police officers completed additional crisis intervention training focused on recognizing mental health crises and de-escalating situations.
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Lee County kratom ordinance now in effect after legal challenge
Lee County’s kratom ordinance is now in effect after a legal challenge, prohibiting the products’ sale, distribution, possession and use.
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Roundabouts use one-way traffic flow and yield rules
Roundabouts are designed to improve traffic flow without stop lights, using yield rules and one-way counterclockwise movement.
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Gautier police say missing 17-year-old Kalashia Stewart found safe
Gautier police said 17-year-old Kalashia Stewart, who had been reported missing, was found safe.
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Meridian government calls for participation and accountability
The City of Meridian said residents have a place and role in the community and called for participation, ideas, accountability and contribution.
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Gautier Police Department accepting applications for police officers
The Gautier Police Department is hiring police officers, with applications due by 5 p.m. Oct. 14, 2026.
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