Local News in Lauderdale County
Community news from our local sources
Lauderdale County 11 storiesWiden to Greater Meridian
Lauderdale County residents take part in Solid Waste Amnesty Day
Vehicles carrying old tires, used oil, electronics and more made a beeline to the Lauderdale County Road Department on Saturday morning as residents looked to rid themselves of hazardous materials on Solid Waste Amnesty Day. Held twice-yearly, the Solid Waste Amnesty Day gives…
Lauderdale County supervisors approve $3.7M paving package
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday voted to approve a paving package covering more than 17 miles of roads throughout all five districts. The project, totaling more than $3.7 million, includes portions of Allen Swamp Road, Mt. Carmel Road, Crescent Lake Road, Fisher Road,…
Lauderdale County deputies take firearms, taser training
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s deputies refreshed their skills at the Meridian Lauderdale County Public Safety Training Facility as the department held quarterly firearms training and taser training throughout the week. The training, which involved running through different…
LEOs, courts learn about growing criminal history data
Keeping track of criminal activity is no easy task, but having established criminal histories for offenders is worth the extra effort. That is why Lauderdale County law enforcement and court officials on Thursday heard from representatives of the Mississippi Bureau of…
Absentee voting begins Monday in 2026 election
Election Day is less than two months away, and the Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk’s office and Election Commission are ready for absentee voting to kick off Monday, Sept. 21. Voters who will be unable to get to the polls due to work, medical procedures or other conflicts can…
Cobb County Courier
Published September 14Lockheed Martin C-130J wins Mississippi manufacturing honor
According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi,” recognizing work performed on the aircraft at the company’s Meridian...
Community remembers 9/11 at Memorial Stair Climb
Lauderdale County residents and first responders gathered in the Arts District Parking Garage Thursday evening to remember and honor the more than 3,000 lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. This year marks the 25th…
County officials encourage planning during National Preparedness Month
Lauderdale County officials are encouraging residents to plan ahead for disasters and emergencies as the nation observes National Preparedness Month in September. The week-long observance, now more than 20 years old, promotes education, preparation and planning. This year’s theme…
Temporary road closure on Lizelia planned Thursday
Lauderdale County and town of Marion residents will want to plan ahead Thursday as a temporary road closure is planned along Lizelia Road. The closure, which will be in the 7400-7540 blocks of Lizelia near Old Country Club Road East, is needed as Lauderdale County Road & Bridge…
Lauderdale County supervisors pass FY27 budget
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday adopted a budget for the upcoming 2027 Fiscal Year as the total valuation of property rises. The total assessed value of property in the county topped $848.3 million, rising more than $16.8 million over last year’s numbers. For the upcoming…
Crisis Intervention Team brings community solution to mental health
When East Mississippi residents have a mental health crisis, law enforcement with special crisis intervention training are called on to help deescalate the situation and connect them with the help they need. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates more than 487,000…