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Pending death investigation underway in Meridian

By Cash Matlock Queen City NewsFeed The Meridian Police Department is investigating the death of a man found lying in a yard in the 2100 block of 41st Avenue. MPD received a call about the incident around 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers discovered the deceased individual, whose identity has not yet been released. The … Read more

Nationally Touring Comedy Show, “Scriptless in Seattle,” Coming to Meridian

Source: Queen City Newsfeed

Written By: Cash Matlock The nationally touring improvised comedy show Scriptless in Seattle is making its way to Meridian as part of its 2024 tour. The performance will take place at the Temple Theatre on Friday, October 11, at 7 p.m. Scriptless in Seattle sets itself apart by offering a completely unscripted and spontaneous show, where every line, … Read more

Man wanted in Lauderdale and Neshoba Counties back in custody

Source: Lauderdale Co. SO

UPDATE: A Lauderdale and Neshoba County fugitive has been located and taken back into custody, officials said. The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office told reports that Corey Rayborn was caught on County Road 325 Wednesday morning. Rayborn allegedly struggled with a bond agent and then escaped into the woods. He was found a short time later … Read more

Meridian man cut in fight Tuesday

Cash Matlock Queen City Newsfeed A man was injured in a fight Tuesday evening in the 1700 block of 20th Avenue. The incident occurred around 5 p.m., and the victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Acting Captain Dareall Thompson of the Meridian Police Department said the victim and the suspect knew … Read more

Meridian Police Warn of New Law on Machine Gun Conversion Devices

Written By: Cash Matlock The Meridian Police Department is alerting the public to Mississippi State Law 97-37-39, which regulates the manufacture, possession, and use of machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as “switches.” Effective July 1, 2024, individuals in Meridian who attach these devices to semi-automatic firearms, allowing them to fire multiple rounds like a … Read more

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of All-Inclusive Playground Area in Meridian Park

Source: Cash Matlock with Queen City Newsfeed

By: Cash Matlock A ribbon-cutting ceremony held Wednesday at 11 a.m. celebrated the official opening of a new all-inclusive playground section in Highland Park, a project spearheaded by the Meridian First Ladies Civitan Club. The playground, funded by the club’s annual pecan fundraiser, is designed to offer a welcoming space for children of all abilities. … Read more

Man Wanted By Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office and MDOC

Source: Neshoba Co. SO

By Cash Matlock: Law enforcement is actively searching for Tyrecus Lathomas Hunter, a 35-year-old Black male, who is wanted for a parole violation by the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). Hunter is being pursued by the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office and MDOC. Officials urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward. If you … Read more

Human Remains Found In Meridian Identified As Subject Of 2023 Silver Alert

Written By: Cash Matlock  Meridian police have identified human remains discovered last year off Jimmie Rodgers Parkway and E. Adams Road as belonging to Geno Lashawn Jones, 33, of Meridian. MBI Issues Silver Alert For Missing Meridian Man The remains, found on Nov. 13, 2023, were confirmed through DNA analysis, according to Acting Capt. Dareall … Read more

Kemper County Woman Charged with Bomb Threat After False Report

Source: Kemper County SO

By: Cash Matlock Tiara Marie McElroy has been charged with making a false bomb threat after she allegedly sent a text message claiming there was a bomb threat on September 13, 2024. According to the Kemper County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to Kemper County High School located at 200 MLK Jr. Street at approximately 7:15 … Read more

Meridian Elementary School on Lockdown as Police Confront Barricaded Suspect Nearby

Written By: Cash Matlock G.W. Carver Elementary School in Meridian is on lockdown as MPD officers deal with a subject who’s barricaded themselves inside a home near the school. Acting Captain Dareall Thompson with Meridian Police Department said officers attempted to serve a felony warrant in the 44th Ave. and 9th Street, that’s when the … Read more