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🌱 Patch AM: What’s next after grand jury move in Fannie Mae Johnson case
Coming up on the Meridian Patch calendar: THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts
Good morning to you Meridian! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's next after grand jury move in Fannie Mae Johnson case
Also on today's calendar: A 70's Kinda Love Dinner Theatre and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Davis bound over to grand jury in Fannie Mae Johnson death (wtok.com) — Meridian readers should know that Tracey Ann Davis has been bound over to a Lauderdale County grand jury with no bond in the death of former Meridian councilwoman and L.O.V.E.S. Kitchen director Fannie Mae Johnson. Police say Davis acted alone and faces multiple serious charges, while officials note Johnson had previously helped and fed Davis at the local kitchen. 
📸 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
8:30 pm
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- SEMS Family Night 2026
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
5:00 pm - Football @ Southeast Lauderdale
Clarkdale High School Meridian, MS 39301
7:00 pm - A 70's Kinda Love Dinner Theatre →
Temple Theater for the Performing Arts, 2320 8th Street, Meridian - "A 70's Kinda Love" Dinner Theatre →
Temple Theater for the Performing Arts, 2320 8th Street, Meridian - NRCA Chargers Football at Russell →
Meridian MS
7:00 pm - Coffee with Christians: Meridian →
Restaurant of the Week, Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Friday October 9
Friday October 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball vs. Lake
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
4:30 pm - Football @ Philadelphia (away)
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
7:00 pm - Volleyball @ Starkville
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
5:00 pm - Volleyball vs. Ethel
West Lauderdale High School Collinsville, MS 39325
5:00 pm - WLXC Invitational →
Collinsville MS
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone seen my cat?
She ran out of the house Saturday, which is very unlike her. Shes about 15 pounds. She went missing near Oak Ridge Drive (Nextdoor Roebuck - Hillcrest)
- Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member/Cook in Meridian. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lauderdale
- New grant approved for the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department (wtok.com)
- Lauderdale County approves $3.7 million paving package (queencitynewsfeed.com)
- North Lauderdale Water Association Issues Boil Water Notice After Loss of Pressure (queencitynewsfeed.com)
Philadelphia
- Dickinson wins Classic Car Show with 1957 Chevy Bel-Air (neshobademocrat.com)
- Neshoba County Detention Center Arrest/Release Report: September 14th, 2026-September 21st, 2026 (queencitynewsfeed.com)
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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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