The Meridian Star

Current Congressional healthcare proposals to expand Medicaid coverage to individuals above the federal poverty line would greatly increase costs to the states at a time when tax revenues are shrinking, Governor Haley Barbour wrote in a letter to Mississippi senators and U.S. Senate leadership. Full Story »

In 2011, Naval Air Station Meridian will celebrate its 50th anniversary honoring the commissioning of the base in July 1961, along with celebrating the Centennial of Naval Aviation. Full Story »

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Charlie Cox has seen scores of railroad and passenger train accidents in his many years with AmTrak. He has seen first hand how confining a passenger train car can be once it is turned over on its side or roof. Full Story »

honorees are: front row, from left, Mev Knight, physical therapist for Magna Home Health; Lisa McMahan, Family Birth Center RN coordinator; second row from left David Ranager, computer tech; Jeff Hollingsworth, Rush Imaging Center CT tech; Yvonne Poole, certified nurse anesthetist; and Pat Clark, RN, pediatrics; third row, from left, Kerry Huddleston, Rush Imaging Center CT tech; Mike Smith ... Full Story »

With sales tax revenues dipping, the city is looking for ways to save money, so creating a new city position may seem a little counter-intuitive. But Meridian CAO Mark McDonald says the newest city position will more than pay for itself. Full Story »

Most people probably wouldn't know a fake $20 unless their attention was called to it. This time of year is the busiest for all sorts of businesses as more and more people are out buying Christmas gifts. Anyone can see how easy it would be to find yourself in possession of a counterfeit bill. Full Story »

QUITMAN — Clarke County is now home to the first foam recycling facility in the state. Dart Container Company of Mississippi the foam collection site in Quitman Thursday. Full Story »

For two weeks Newton County Sheriff's Department investigators have been probing into the death of a Little Rock woman originally classified as a suicide. Full Story »

A Newton County man has now been charged in the shooting death of his wife. Authorities with the Newton County Sheriff's Department had been for the last two weeks investigating the incident as a suicide but have now taken the husband into custody and charged him with murder. Full Story »

If you're Christmas shopping at the mall this year, there is one gift you can add to your list that's easy to give and free - a blood donation. United Blood Services is now located at Bonita Lakes Crossing next to T.J. Maxx. Full Story »

Ï love books – always have. Why at my house there are so many books that if I disappeared, then, just look under the nearest pile of books, and there you would find me. Full Story »

The Meridian Police Department reported the following arrests between 8 a.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday. • DUI — Austin L. McCary, 50, 240 Water St., Quitman. Full Story »

There are strong indications that you could become involved with several constructive alliances in the year ahead. Those with whom you link up will be trustworthy and extremely beneficial for you as well. Full Story »

The Quitman girls basketball team routed visiting Southeast Lauderdale 71-42 on Thursday. The Panthers, who improved to 4-2, led 14-3 after one quarter and 36-10 at the half. Full Story »

City of Meridian officials have seen what they consider "a rash of counterfeit bill passing" in recent days. Capt. Sharpe of the Meridian Police Department said multiple incidents have been reported. Full Story »

The city of Meridian is hiring a new dog trainer who will make between $31,000 and $51,000 a year. This is a newly created position that was approved by the civil service commission. For the full story, read tomorrow's edition of the Meridian Star. Full Story »

A man driving a pick-up on Chapel Road in northeast Lauderdale County apparently lost control of his vehicle when it left the road and struck a tree, said Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun of the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department. Full Story »

Pearl River Resort is pleased to bring Three Faces of the King, one of the most exciting Elvis shows in the country, to the Silver Star Convention Center on Friday, January 8, 2009 at 8:00 p.m..Three Faces of the King will celebrate Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday with a fabulous tribute to the King of Rock & Roll. Full Story »

One half of the 22nd Avenue bridge is scheduled to reopen Monday, according to city officials. Full Story »

The family of Sherman and Gina Heathcock in Hattiesburg has been through hard times, and still have not recovered from Hurricane Katrina, but they will soon be getting help from a plethora of companies and volunteers. Full Story »

MADISON AP) — A former congressman who faces a misdemeanor assault charge after a fight with a youth-league soccer coach says he’s willing to resolve the issue outside of a courtroom. Full Story »

Players and rules change, but one thing remains the same: Doyle Wolverton wins games. And lots of them. Full Story »

HATTIESBURG (AP) — The only company executive indicted in the nation’s largest workplace raid on illegal immigrants pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of conspiracy. Full Story »