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And on the Meridian Patch calendar - THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts
What's up Meridian! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what Meridian Police handled in just 24 hours
- Are you in north Meridian's boil water zone today?
- What visitors really love—and dislike—about coming to Meridian
Also on today's calendar: Mississippi Science Festival is Back! and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City of Meridian Arrest Report August 26, 2026 (wtok.com) — Meridian Police handled 145 calls in a 24-hour span, including an armed robbery at Bonita Lakes Circle where a victim's phone and cash were taken. No burglaries or stolen vehicles were reported, and only one of two shots-fired calls showed evidence when officers arrived. 
2. Precautionary boil water notice issued for north Meridian (wtok.com) — If you live or work in north Meridian near North Hills Street, Highway 493, or Poplar Springs Drive, you're under a precautionary boil water notice. The city urges residents in the mapped area to vigorously boil tap water for at least one minute before using it until testing confirms the supply is safe again.
3. Lauderdale County has strong visitor base as Visit Meridian looks to build on tourism numbers (queencitynewsfeed.com) — Meridian and Lauderdale County are drawing a strong mix of leisure, business, and sports visitors, but a new tourism study says there's room to grow. Consultants praised Meridian's arts, museums, and downtown charm while highlighting gaps like late-night dining, rideshare options, and some safety and cleanliness concerns that local leaders may now address.
4. Journalism in the Digital Age: Shifting Platforms, Unchanged Promises (wtok.com) — Local TV station WTOK in Meridian is rethinking how it delivers news, shifting from a single nightly deadline to a nonstop digital cycle while insisting accuracy still comes first. Anchors, producers, and meteorologists describe how social media, apps, and push alerts now complement traditional broadcasts, especially during severe weather, but say their core promise to serve and protect the community remains unchanged.
5. Patrick Sansone: Reframing the Everyday (artsy.net) — A new profile spotlights photographer and musician Patrick Sansone, who was born and raised in Meridian before building a career capturing dreamy Polaroid scenes from life on tour. His images of diners, factories, and quiet landscapes channel a distinctly Southern, nostalgic feel that connects back to his Meridian roots while resonating far beyond Mississippi.
📸 Around Meridian
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian
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★ Featured events ★
- THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts →
Dumont Plaza, 400 22nd Ave, Meridian
5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Football vs. Resurrection @ Home
Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
7:00 pm - Football vs Stringer @ Home
Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
7:00 pm - Mississippi Science Festival is Back! →
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
10:00 am
Friday August 28
Friday September 4
Saturday September 19
📣 Meridian Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Football @ Seminary (away)
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
7:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Newton County
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
5:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Northeast
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
4:30 pm - Football vs. Morton (home)
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
7:00 pm - ABC Come Play with Me →
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
10:00 am - Volleyball vs. Neshoba Central
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
4:30 pm - Comic Commons at The MAX →
Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), 2155 Front St, Meridian
10:00 am - 32nd Annual Coors Light Fall Classic Night One →
Whynot Motorsports Park, 4680 Old Hwy 19 SE, Meridian
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Tuesday September 8
Saturday October 10
Friday October 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Need HVAC service !!!
Give 1 N Done llc a call. Excellent service very nice guy..very reasonable. (Nextdoor Zero/Causeyville Rd)
- Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Porter in Meridian. Apply here.
- Schwan's Company posted a job opening for Part-time Merchandiser in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
Ok Meridian! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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