Philadelphia Teen Reported Missing After Last Seen in Meridian
Written by: Mackenzie Joiner MERIDIAN – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile reported as a runaway. According to Philadelphia Police Chief Eric Lyons, 15-year-old Joleen Catherine Hatten of Philadelphia has been reported missing. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 125 pounds. Hatten was […]
MEMA assessing damage after weekend storms
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess storm damage on February 15-16. There are reports of homes damaged, trees down, roads closed, and power outages due to the storms. Currently, no injuries have been reported to MEMA. As of 8:30 AM Sunday, there were 41,000 reported power outages across the state. […]
Mississippi’s best train on response in the face of natural disaster or terrorist threat
By Cash Matlock Queen City Newsfeed MERIDIAN – The Meridian Public Safety Training Facility is hosting a Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (HERS) course this week designed to provide Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force Personnel with the knowledge and skills needed in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist threat. 24 participants […]
Suspect Wanted in June Shooting that Left One Dead and Three Injured In Meridian
By: Cash Matlock The Meridian Police Department is actively searching for a suspect linked to a late June shooting that resulted in one death and three injuries. Acting Captain Dareall Thompson announced that Richard Jones is wanted for murder in connection with the shooting that occurred on June 21, which claimed the life of 24-year-old […]
East Mississippi Correctional Facility inmate dies of unspecified medical issue
By Cash Matlock Queen City Newsfeed LAUDERDALE COUNTY – An inmate at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility died Saturday, October 5, at a local hospital following an unspecified medical issue. According to a statement from Management and Training Corporation, which manages the facility, the inmate was transported to the hospital on Tuesday, October 1, after […]
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 […]
Nationally Touring Comedy Show, “Scriptless in Seattle,” Coming to Meridian
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, […]
Man wanted in Lauderdale and Neshoba Counties back in custody
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]